xtreme bilge heater in a 320

For what it's worth, this is how a permanent addition looks in my boat:

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The thing is bolted to a plywood floor that other equipment rests on and the screw holes have blue RTV in them...

Just an FYI.

Nice installation!
 
Can anyone tell me what the electrical hookup is like on Xtreme Heaters? I'm buying and installing one tonight (as the weather has turned to freezing instantly) and I'm wondering what I'll be connecting this unit to for power....thx.
 
On my 320 - i just ran the cord out the little access panel in the floor over the bilge and set the heater on the step in the bilge. It was the perfect size. I just plug into a cockpit outlet.
 
Right on, thanks. I have a 260...I'm trying to recall any little access panels, doesn't ring a bell. That's exactly what I wondering, because it seems the unit I'm buying today has a 20 foot heavy duty plug on it. It seems crazy to just run that cord out the hatch cause wouldn't that not only damage the cord, but leave an open crack along the edge of the hatch?! Hmmm. Anyone online with a smaller boat like mine that knows anything? Thx!
 
I think he means the lift access hole as if your batteries were dead and you had to unhinge the hatch. Great idea if you ask me. M
 
No on the 320 there is a small 8" access hole. If your 260 doesn't have an access hole. They have little plug pass through panels you can install. For some reason, I remember on my 215 - there was a access panel. I was told it was for a fire. I didn't want to permanently install mine - since the 320 is so cozy.
 
So take a hinge off? Wha? !!

No,

Does the 260 have an electric hatch? The 320 does, so they built in 2 access holes in case the batteries were dead (or the electric lift failed) to get your arm in, pull the pins on the electric "pistons" and be able to lift the hatch.

Mike
 
Skolbe,
Can you take a picture of how you have the plug running from the heater to the plug? I am on the fence between hard wiring and plugging in. With the limited space, I am thinking the direction you went may be best. If anyone else has any pictures they can provide, that would be great too. Thanks!
 
Mine is hardwired, mounted on the starboard side next to the genny. It is working year round whenever it is needed. No fuss with pluging in and trying to chase it through hatch or other for winter use only.

Mine is hardwired to an outlet in the the cabin (head AC outlet). Set it and forget it. I like to leave it in year round and it works when temps get cold enough to activate it.

I have loads of room in my bilge since I have I/O drives. Vdrive setups might not be as friendly for space to mount as a permanent install.
 
Skolbe,
Can you take a picture of how you have the plug running from the heater to the plug? I am on the fence between hard wiring and plugging in. With the limited space, I am thinking the direction you went may be best. If anyone else has any pictures they can provide, that would be great too. Thanks!

I will take a picture, but don't have it down there yet. Temps are still holding out.
 
I have a boatsafe heater permanently affixed in the bilge of the cobalt that works great. I have not bought on e yet for the sea Ray but will likely get one by next year. I will probably permanent ly install it also and will likely hardwire it as well.

John
 
On my 260 Dancer 350 Mag, there is a Boatsafe heater permanently installed by MarineMax when I purchased the boat. Being in Georgia we get few below freezing nights but they are possible. Have had boat in water dockage for 3 years and it works flawlessly. Test it every year with freon spray. There's space so why have to remove when you don't need it. As far as blocking vents etc. don't bother. This baby does its job.
 
On my 260 Dancer 350 Mag, there is a Boatsafe heater permanently installed by MarineMax when I purchased the boat. Being in Georgia we get few below freezing nights but they are possible. Have had boat in water dockage for 3 years and it works flawlessly. Test it every year with freon spray. There's space so why have to remove when you don't need it. As far as blocking vents etc. don't bother. This baby does its job.

Moose- I have to agree, but plugging the intake and outlet vents will make your heater work less, save you $$$ in electric bills, and dare I say it...be less of a carbon foot print in maintainence of your boat.

Al Gore is watching..
 
Hey Nautidacncer, if Al gore is watching, tough. This is the way to go. Let's not make this complicated.
 

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