JDCAVE
Guru
- Joined
- Apr 3, 2011
- Messages
- 2,912
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Phoenix Hunter
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
I've been beavering away learning as many of the systems on my boat as I can but regret to say I haven't paid any attention to the Webasto. I had been warned by the Sure Marine guys about problems with rusting exhausts. So...I discovered "it got me." The exhaust connection to the Webasto has rusted out. Pretty much looking at a new heat exchanger ($1200 US) and possibly a whole new unit. In the meantime, no Webasto heat up north on our cruise. We are in Port McNeil and I'm not dealing with it here.
The schematics from Sure Marine indicate the exhaust should be located a minimum of 36" above the waterline...pretty much impossible on a KK42. My exhaust outlet is no more than 14" above the water. The do have a stainless steel "water box" that will prevent water ingress. I wonder if a "rubber" bung in the exhaust port would be an option while traveling, with a note to remove it at the switch or some other better fail-safe.
I should say the guys at Sure Marine have been very helpful in the past and also the most recent event.
Jim
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The schematics from Sure Marine indicate the exhaust should be located a minimum of 36" above the waterline...pretty much impossible on a KK42. My exhaust outlet is no more than 14" above the water. The do have a stainless steel "water box" that will prevent water ingress. I wonder if a "rubber" bung in the exhaust port would be an option while traveling, with a note to remove it at the switch or some other better fail-safe.
I should say the guys at Sure Marine have been very helpful in the past and also the most recent event.
Jim
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