Installing a Diesel Heater in Our Sailboat | Episode 37 Alberg 30 Refit

After freezing on our way down the ICW this fall, we realized how important heat on a boat is for staying warm, and sometimes more importantly dry. We had previously installed a Chinese diesel heater in our camper van so we felt confident that this was a good choice for our boat!

0:00 Intro
4:04 Testing the Heater
4:48 Fabricating the Mounting Bracket
5:27 Mounting the Heater
6:22 Air Inlet
6:38 Hot Air Outlet
7:31 Exhaust
8:15 Fuel Pump
10:03 Wiring
10:41Controller Install

Materials:
Diesel Heater: https://amzn.to/3u6QmOH
We made quite a few upgrades to the heater to make it a little more marine friendly:
Afterburner Controller: http://www.mrjones.id.au/afterburner/
Exhaust Thru-Hull: https://amzn.to/3swXinM
Condensation Drain: https://fave.co/3m43LUH
Upgraded Exhaust Pipe: https://fave.co/3cvb3O2
Upgrade Exhaust Pipe Clamps: https://fave.co/3rtusTN

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Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip top shape is almost a full time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️

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