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Old 07-17-2016, 06:52 AM   #4
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On many Euro boats the external units are simply bolted to the stern rail.

If sea spray bothered them , I am sure they would use a different location.

On a pleasure boat an outside mount and paint to match the area should be fine.

One huge advantage is HEAT production is 300% to 500% better than a heat wire , when it gets too cool for reverse cycle to function .

For a winter liveaboard that pays for electric , this could be critical.
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