Odyssey Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) This winters job is to so a mini refit of my boat. She’s had a hammering past few years so time for some TLC and maybe clear out some of the boating detritus that I’ve gathered since I’ve had her… First one is a Diesel heater So a proper ebspacher heater is about £2.5k…. As I’m a tight wad who ain’t paying that I’m after a Chinese version… what’s best? It needs to be a lot cheaper than that else it’s just wrap up warm as i ain’t got £2.5k for warmth… I’ve already got a skin fitting and ducting in place from an old heater that was removed. Therefore I’m hoping for a simpler install…. Tips/recommendations welcomed 🙂 New lights just been ordered from the states, will post up details when I get them 🙂 Edited October 14, 2021 by Odyssey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I fitted one like this one on eBay 133694440685. Just change all the Clips and the fuel line. mines been in 18mints now and starts straight away and heats perfect. I used the eberschpacer ducting and insulation, it's a bit more costly but the whole install still came in under £300! At that price you cannot go wrong. jonnyswamp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: I fitted one like this one on eBay 133694440685. Just change all the Clips and the fuel line. mines been in 18mints now and starts straight away and heats perfect. I used the eberschpacer ducting and insulation, it's a bit more costly but the whole install still came in under £300! At that price you cannot go wrong. That’s more like it! Ducting is already in place so I’ll have a look at that one when ive got some more funds…. (Awaiting a bulk chum sale for someone who is too lazy to make their own) so hopefully that’ll cover the cost. Thanks for the link 🙂 much appreciated and saves me trawling t’interweb Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 The other possibilty is get a used one from a truck breakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Just now, suzook12 said: The other possibilty is get a used one from a truck breakers I got my webasto out of an ambulance. suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post suzook12 Posted October 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 minute ago, JonC said: I got my webasto out of an ambulance. Yeah, I heard about that 999 shout where, when the ambulance arrived the Pikies stripped it....... 🤣🤣 mick, GPSguru, Andy135 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Odyssey said: Awaiting a bulk chum sale for someone who is too lazy to make their own @headlight or @Andy135 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: @headlight or @Andy135 ?? Nope someone in Milford. He’s a shark “expert” but don’t like getting his hands grubby but a good customer of mine 😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordmac Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 17 hours ago, suzook12 said: The other possibilty is get a used one from a truck breakers They would be 24v I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 what about a steep down 24 to 12 volts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Gordmac said: They would be 24v I believe. Sone used to be 12v with a dropper box as Pete has said, some were also dual voltage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordmac Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Interesting, there is a truck one in the shed somewhere might be useful if it would run on 12v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 plenty of converters 24 to 12 volts on ebay GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Most of the newer ex vehicle units are powered up via the canbus, and it seems to be difficult to get either the vehicle or heater suppliers to give any info about getting them to power up via a plain 12/24volt supply. I have been trying to get the Webasto water heater in my old Ducato (now sold) working as a night heater, but failed miserably. The Chinese airheaters do seem to get good reports. Geoff. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) Well…. After an earlier lock than planned I soon saw that my deck flood light was down to one light. So new deck lights are on order as well 🙂 Hella marine, blue and white LED lights. I was tempted by red and white as red is good to keep your night sight and I have red in the cabin. However red May clash with port side light so it’s blue as low level lighting abd then flick the switch and it’s white for inside marina/locks…. (I’ve seen pictures on Facebook and looks good) Once back in Cardiff I’ll get them fitted. nexr on the list is the fridge, replace or repaint and replace catche and seal is the question…. Tempted with new as a fresh start but will look at costs…. Going to be a busy winter me thinks! Edited October 16, 2021 by Odyssey JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) RTU5024 GSM Gate Opener Relay 900MHz/850MHz/1900MHz Door Access Free Call Switch | eBay Get yourself one of these as well, a fair bit cheaper than the Eberspacher version I've had one for about 12 months and it's been a godsend in the cold I use a free Asda pay as you go sim and put the minimum amount on it, as long as the sim is used at least once every 180 days it stays activated When I get up, I send the heater a text and by the time I get to the boat all the windows are defrosted and the cabin is 20 odd degrees Very easy to wire in too Edited October 17, 2021 by jonnyswamp mick, Geoff and suzook12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 So on the topic of heaters…. Anyone got any pictures or a diagram of the inlet/outer of their heaters? I’m nervous about getting it wrong…. help needed!! 😬😬😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Odyssey said: So on the topic of heaters…. Anyone got any pictures or a diagram of the inlet/outer of their heaters? I’m nervous about getting it wrong…. help needed!! 😬😬😬 When you get back to cbyc, you can have a look at my heater and set up Just let me know when Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Anyone got any recommendations on a horn? I need a new one. Want as loud as possible for best price 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Anyone got any recommendations on a horn? I need a new one. Want as loud as possible for best price 🤣🤣🤣 You should give an Alphorn a try Luke. Loud enough to be heard from one peak to another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: You should give an Alphorn a try Luke. Loud enough to be heard from one peak to another! Or a foghorn. mick and Geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) Work starts Saturday 🙂 Hailer horn, deck lights and hopefully ill be the first U.K. boat to have Durabrite lights as well 😁😁😁 should arrive tomorrow and look the dogs danglies 😍 I looked for a new fridge door after mine broke when I hit a wave £400…. (A new fridge is £1200) went to local caravan breakers and got a second hand one for £40 🙂 Edited November 16, 2021 by Odyssey Saintly Fish, Andy135 and Geoff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 But it`s not a marine fridge door that`s why its cheaper,😄 I hate when you get charged more coz it`s got a picture of a boat on the box. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 15 hours ago, Odyssey said: went to local caravan breakers I didn't realise this was a thing. I thought they just got dumped and burned out on the local council estate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: I didn't realise this was a thing. I thought they just got dumped and burned out on the local council estate! There is a small repair shop in the Welsh valleys, if you have an insurance claim that’s beyond economic repair they basically buy the wreck and strip it if stuff. I dropped them a line and sourced it for me. They do the same for campervan parts…. Only I think caravan/camper parts don’t have the word marine with the corresponding premium! On another note… my new lights arrived…. Looks great 🙂 I’ll be lighting up Cardiff bay for sure 🙂 Saintly Fish and Geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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