First, thanks to everyone on the solar panel recommendations. Installed 60w / 3.5a with PWM controller that is working very well. New sense of independence!
Water heater appears to be leaking water from the underside (can't tell where exactly). Have done some reading on the board and the concensus is the 6 gal. cylindrical tank will most likely need to be partly disassembled to remove through starboard lazarette.
For replacement, don't want to spend the $ on some of the more expensive models. Have done some reasearch and the Seaward 6 gal. stainless exterior / alum tank seems to be a pretty good value. Does anyone have any experience with their products?
Failed to measure while at the boat yesterday, but does anyone know the width of the starboard lazarette opening on the '87 32-3? The heater is 13"H x 13"W x 19"D. If I can get through the lazarette, seems it would be at least 13" wide.
Any thoughts, advice or recommendations you can share prior to my embarking on this next project is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all.
Rick
Water heater appears to be leaking water from the underside (can't tell where exactly). Have done some reading on the board and the concensus is the 6 gal. cylindrical tank will most likely need to be partly disassembled to remove through starboard lazarette.
For replacement, don't want to spend the $ on some of the more expensive models. Have done some reasearch and the Seaward 6 gal. stainless exterior / alum tank seems to be a pretty good value. Does anyone have any experience with their products?
Failed to measure while at the boat yesterday, but does anyone know the width of the starboard lazarette opening on the '87 32-3? The heater is 13"H x 13"W x 19"D. If I can get through the lazarette, seems it would be at least 13" wide.
Any thoughts, advice or recommendations you can share prior to my embarking on this next project is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all.
Rick