Need Diesel heater picture on R29

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Irish Mist

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Hi
Still looking for a picture of the Webasto diesel heater on an R29 if any one has one
Thank you
 
Yes some pictures of one added after purchase or of the manufacturer installation would be appreciated. I am getting a Wallas priced at Canoe Cove Marina. They say they have done them before. I would be happy to post photos once I have one! Sending money to assist with the installation would speed up my photo contribution. 😉
 
Nice... Nothing slow about you 🙂 I am going to do myself I enjoy those things. I want to see where and how the factory has installed as I have not seen any postings of issues so I'm thinking how they have been doing it is working. Good luck with your install Any feed back would be appreciated . Best price I have seen so far for the equipment is $2400 From what I have seen the standard kit will require a bit more heating pipe. There is already a fuse and wire run in my boat . You may want to locate that for the installers so they don't re do what is already done. When I was at the factory they were installing one behind the fridge as there is a ton of room there. My concern is accessing it there and also I'm thinking if in the area of the generator There will be some heat from the unit to help keep things from freezing back there... But that comes at the cost of some heat loss to the cabin , which the behind the fridge install would avoid..
Best of luck
Mark
 
Mark,
I have an R-27 and it was installed after delivery from the factory. Mine is installed behind the stove. The intake for combustion air was not done as a thru-hull but rather run to the gunnel in the cockpit. One less hole through the hull. The unit is quite loud at startup, but once it starts it is a low fan sound and a ticking noise. I have ducts by the helm, in the v-berth, head and at the desk area of the cave. I do have to say it keeps us toasty warm. There is also an intake/return duct for the air and this is at the floor on the sidewall by the stove. I think removal of the stove is easier than the refrigerator.

Good Luck,

Mike Rizzo
 
Just to muddy the waters some more assuming cash donations are sufficient, has anyone considered a hydronic system. My friend whom was a long time (20 years ish) marine mechanic installed Espar Hydronic heaters. More money of course but more benefits. The hose is easier to run but you have a small fan coil at each location you want heat so more electrical required. Zoned heating is more flexible and you can heat other things as well. He used to install a heat loop to the hot water heater and a loop to the diesel engine (as they have no pre heat). You can also bring your return line through closets or wet areas through a finned piece of copper pipe and have radiant heat. My vision is a return loop under the front windows for controlling condensation. All of this though is pushing the $10,000 mark, close to double a forced air unit. I tend to over do things! :roll:
 
Rproffer
I have seen a lot of installs and it is pretty simple I am more curious on how was installed on the R29 as far as location and mounting but thanks for the link I appreciate it as it all is a help.
Needatug
I have thought of the water heat and the advantage of having hot water all the time would be a bonus.. And engine protection are factors that are interesting.... As well the installed heater that works off the engine heat would work and it does a dandy job of heating the cabin when the engine is running, but I worry about the extra drain on the battery running the circulating pump as well as extra fans at each location.. I was unaware of cost, as I stopped at the thought of extra power drain . I think the forced air will work fine for my needs as I would max out at perhaps 2 nights in a row on the hook in the cold months at one time, so I can fire up the genny for some hot water and charge up the batteries, or more likley cruise somewhere during the day.. Appreciate the thoughts
Thanks
Mark
 
Went out to Moondance today and grabbed some quick shots of the Webasto installation. Thumbnails are linked to larger pictures in an album. Just pointing and shooting - sorry for some poor focus.

The fuel pump is in inboard/aft in the starboard lazarette. It's fed by the aux tank in the bilge below the cockpit locker. The unit itself is mounted high/forward in the starboard lazarette, above the house battery bank.

The controller is on side of the panel just aft of the dinette. The four ducts are between the oven and the cabin door, below the pilot seat, just starboard of the master berth steps, and below the step into the mid-ship berth.




Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Bruce
 
Bruce big help Thank you very much .. I sure wasn't wanting anyone to make a special trip for me . I see if I am correct you do not have a generator ? Looks like your Furnace is where my generator is . The generator sure takes up a lot of room. I would really have to take a hard look at getting another one if ordering a new boat with the cost and space it takes up..
Thanks again big help ..
 
Never a problem to run to the marina - we can see it from our windows. Correct, we don't have a generator and haven't felt the need here in the Pacific NW. We don't need AC, and our stove/oven is propane. We've spent up to 3 nights on the hook without a power problem. The solar panel certainly helps - along with the LED anchor light.

Cheers,

Bruce
 
Bruce
One question , where is the cold air return ? I was thinking to put in in the mid berth and it would pull the heat in and not have a heat outlet in there.
Thanks
 
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