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| Steveanddeb |
Posted - 08 Oct 2014 : 19:46:04
Hi All
Just a quick hello from us. We've just purchased a Norman 24 and as TOTAL novices to boat ownership in general we may well be asking some very silly questions in the near future. Please be patient with us :-)
Trevor, I'm the gent that was moored next to you at Ranworth last week. A very impressive looking boat Crackers is may I say. It was a pleasure to meet you :-)
Cheers
Steve & Deb |
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| df |
Posted - 25 Jan 2015 : 17:18:05
I'm half with Clive, diesel eberspacher/webasto heaters are great and can easily be setup to run from a portable outboard tank and they smell better on parafin (I did this on my norman 25), use a bayonet fitting on the tank end and most of the bss bits are covered too.
If your batteries are close to the engine and you use your boat rather than sitting on moorings day after day a good modern 4 stroke can keep up with the power usage, I believe Steve & Deb are on the broads so you can always use an electric point for the occaisional battery charge to keep topped up, I used to charge 2x 110Ah batteries on a 15hp mariner and it was fine for 2 week holidays with fridge running (compressor type) and occaisional heater usage.
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| cliveshep |
Posted - 25 Jan 2015 : 13:40:59
Get a diesel Eberspacher and an outboard tank filled with diesel - that sorts that bit out easy-peasy!
It is the batteries and charging them that will cause more of a headache! Outboards only give maxiumum 8amp and that ain't enough!
The cost of boating is insignificant compared to costs of a young wife and two teenage kids! |
| Deano |
Posted - 24 Jan 2015 : 22:53:33
Correctly installed they are great on a petrol boat.
I know of many petrol Freeman cruisers with them fitted.
The only downside is they are quite heavy on gas for anything other than occasional use. Leisure use is OK, just not economic for live aboards.
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 32 "Liberty"
See the photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/54758027@N00/ |
| tigtog |
Posted - 23 Jan 2015 : 17:47:02
DF anyone that may know, are the propex 2000 heaters any good for a 20/25 ft boat.i don't have a diesel engine just a petrol outboard. was thinking of putting a propex in. |
| Steveanddeb |
Posted - 22 Jan 2015 : 19:25:42
Yes Deano, spot on.
This was our very first night out on her after the purchase.
Loved it  |
| Deano |
Posted - 22 Jan 2015 : 19:05:11
Smart looking boat!!
Oulton Broad by any chance?
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 32 "Liberty"
See the photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/54758027@N00/ |
| Steveanddeb |
Posted - 21 Jan 2015 : 16:24:02
Hi Binker.
I created a photobucket account and used the link that they supply when you view your photos. Copy and paste into your message and it works
As far as heaters go we will have either an eberspacher or webasto unit fitted next year, the price of these units has meant we can't do it before.
Good luck with the move up north and more importantly get out on the rivers as much as you can
Cheers
Steve |
| Binker |
Posted - 21 Jan 2015 : 15:41:58
Welcome from a fellow novice. I joined just two weeks ago and these guys have been really helpful.
Ours is returning to the north (West Yorkshire) in early February. Thanks for asking the heater question. I'd been wondering about the oil filled electric radiators.
All the best
Btw How do you post photos?
Binker |
| Steveanddeb |
Posted - 21 Jan 2015 : 09:02:55
See if the pic comes out
[URL=http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Steve_Tiley/media/imagejpg11_zps9149431e.jpg.html] [/URL]
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| jud |
Posted - 11 Nov 2014 : 12:47:22
Hi, Steveanddeb.
We've got an Eberspacher D2 air heater for sale. If you're interested we're open to offers.
Jud.
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| df |
Posted - 02 Nov 2014 : 10:53:57
Can't beat eberspacher/webasto for boat heating, mount heater unit out in the cockpit and duct the air through to the cabin to keep the noise down.
As you have diesel inboard don't even consider the gas powered propex heaters, your fuel tank is too convenient.
Even the small 2kw units will roast a 24' boat, add the right box to the wiring and you can turn it on by phoning it too which is fantastic for switching on half hour before leaving te pub.
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| Steveanddeb |
Posted - 02 Nov 2014 : 07:12:14
Thank you Guys. We will be out on her again next weekend. Trying to work out a good, but more importantly safe, way to heat the boat.
Any ideas much appreciated
Steve |
| bigdave |
Posted - 01 Nov 2014 : 16:03:14
Welcome, having is like throwing money into the river, but great fun get out on the river as soon as you can |
| tigtog |
Posted - 01 Nov 2014 : 13:42:32
welcome aboard |
| df |
Posted - 09 Oct 2014 : 07:44:30
Hi Steveand Deb, I'm the idiot that posted the link on the broads forum, welcome to the asylum.
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