water heater

Ray Hunt · 08-02-2004, 07:52

My boat a 64' schooner built in the 30's
has never had a water heater installed.
Getting her ready for full time crusing.
Thinking about an on demand water heater over a standard 10 gallon electric
type. What do you think? I have plenty of power for either kind.
Ray

delmarrey · 08-02-2004, 12:31

If you have a washer on board a 10 gallon would go in nicely. Otherwise, an on demand is useable for Navy showers. It's up to you! Just watch out for the Euro or Aussie water heaters. Some fittings are hard to adapt.
And if it's 110V keep, which ever, isolated from the boat ground. Make sure the heater has an anode.

Niagara 35 Sailor · 14-02-2004, 16:37

I find a demand heater terrific and very convenient. I know that Paloma does not support theirs for marine use now - I suspect just because it was more trouble than it was worth for the size of the market, but I would imagine that there are others that are similar if you did not want a Paloma.

Harriet · 15-02-2004, 04:46

We had a Precision Temp on demand water heater in our PDQ and were very pleased with it. You can find them at www.precisiontemp.com. I believe their phone # is (513)641-4446.

Pa La O La · 20-05-2004, 20:47

Ray,

I have installed a Precision Temp Shower-Mate in my Prout. It is run off LPG. It uses less than an amp to operate and as long as I have water I have hot water. No navy showers on this boat. It comes set at 115F but you can set it to the temp you like. It has a positive vent system (power blower) it is small and easy to install. I’ll say this – it is not quite. But for all the hot water I can use and I don’t have to run the engine to get it. I’ll put up with the blower noise. Who else can claim hot showers on the hook and you don’t have to start the engine? I’ll say I looked in to the electric units and they were a no go. Use way to much power and give pretty poor performance. I work at a retail boat supply chain and we have sold three and three have come back because they just didn’t get the job done. We make boating more fun?

Good luck

Gary

GordMay · 21-05-2004, 03:13

Although I’m not personally familiar with Precision Temp - I am impressed with the info’ on their web-site, and Gary's endorsement. I’d certainly consider looking into their products for an Instantaneous Water Heater:
Precision Temp: http://www.precisiontemp.com/
1006 Kieley Place
Cincinnati, Ohio 45217
Phone: (800) 934-9690
Fax: (513) 641-0733
Email: rothzeid@precisiontemp.com
Stainless Steel M-500SS: http://66.161.146.46/ShowerMate.html
Spec’s: http://66.161.146.46/showermate%20spec.htm

SweetSurrender · 23-01-2009, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by delmarrey

If you have a washer on board a 10 gallon would go in nicely. Otherwise, an on demand is useable for Navy showers. It's up to you! Just watch out for the Euro or Aussie water heaters. Some fittings are hard to adapt.
And if it's 110V keep, which ever, isolated from the boat ground. Make sure the heater has an anode.

Don't mean to hijack... What good brands are out there for on demand hot water heaters?

James S · 23-01-2009, 11:27

Ray

Having lots of hot water is a good idea to help keep the admiral happy.

I'd sure like to see some pictures of your boat.

That’s a big one on this forum and sounds like a true classic.

James S · 23-01-2009, 11:34

YLNG R.H.?

08-02-2004, 07:52	#1
Ray Hunt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1	water heater My boat a 64' schooner built in the 30's has never had a water heater installed. Getting her ready for full time crusing. Thinking about an on demand water heater over a standard 10 gallon electric type. What do you think? I have plenty of power for either kind. Ray

08-02-2004, 12:31	#2
delmarrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Puget Sound, WA Boat: Choate 40 Posts: 3,911	Do you have laundry facilities? If you have a washer on board a 10 gallon would go in nicely. Otherwise, an on demand is useable for Navy showers. It's up to you! Just watch out for the Euro or Aussie water heaters. Some fittings are hard to adapt. And if it's 110V keep, which ever, isolated from the boat ground. Make sure the heater has an anode.

14-02-2004, 16:37	#3
Niagara 35 Sailor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 5	I have had Palomas on 3 boats and they are great I find a demand heater terrific and very convenient. I know that Paloma does not support theirs for marine use now - I suspect just because it was more trouble than it was worth for the size of the market, but I would imagine that there are others that are similar if you did not want a Paloma. __________________ Bruce Clark S/V Killarney Niagara 35 #122 Toronto

20-05-2004, 20:47	#5
Pa La O La Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Key West, FL Boat: Prout Snow Goose Posts: 81	Water heater Ray, I have installed a Precision Temp Shower-Mate in my Prout. It is run off LPG. It uses less than an amp to operate and as long as I have water I have hot water. No navy showers on this boat. It comes set at 115F but you can set it to the temp you like. It has a positive vent system (power blower) it is small and easy to install. I’ll say this – it is not quite. But for all the hot water I can use and I don’t have to run the engine to get it. I’ll put up with the blower noise. Who else can claim hot showers on the hook and you don’t have to start the engine? I’ll say I looked in to the electric units and they were a no go. Use way to much power and give pretty poor performance. I work at a retail boat supply chain and we have sold three and three have come back because they just didn’t get the job done. We make boating more fun? Good luck Gary __________________ Ain't No reset button, better make this one count !

21-05-2004, 03:13	#6
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,576	Precision Temp Although I’m not personally familiar with Precision Temp - I am impressed with the info’ on their web-site, and Gary's endorsement. I’d certainly consider looking into their products for an Instantaneous Water Heater: Precision Temp: http://www.precisiontemp.com/ 1006 Kieley Place Cincinnati, Ohio 45217 Phone: (800) 934-9690 Fax: (513) 641-0733 Email: rothzeid@precisiontemp.com Stainless Steel M-500SS: http://66.161.146.46/ShowerMate.html Spec’s: http://66.161.146.46/showermate%20spec.htm __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

15-02-2004, 04:46	#4
Harriet Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Caribbean Boat: 2004 Manta 42 - Perseverance Posts: 297	We had a Precision Temp on demand water heater in our PDQ and were very pleased with it. You can find them at www.precisiontemp.com. I believe their phone # is (513)641-4446.

23-01-2009, 11:27	#8
James S Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: I live in Yemen...the boats in Lebenon Boat: 1978 CT48 Arctic Lady Posts: 1,183	Ray Having lots of hot water is a good idea to help keep the admiral happy. I'd sure like to see some pictures of your boat. That’s a big one on this forum and sounds like a true classic. __________________ James S/V Arctic Lady

23-01-2009, 11:34	#9
James S Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: I live in Yemen...the boats in Lebenon Boat: 1978 CT48 Arctic Lady Posts: 1,183	YLNG R.H.? __________________ James S/V Arctic Lady

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