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I also have a 31' grp cruiser with fore/aft cabins/w house and have the slightly smaller propex 1600 heater with 12v blower.
whilst I do not live aboard permanently & only have it on for a few hrs per day in the winter, it is not really adequate to heat the whole boat unless its running for a long period, ok if you close one vent (I have 2) and stay in one cabin. You may manage with the 2kw version if your boat is v well insulated, mine isnt!
Mine also takes about 5 minutes before it blows hot.
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I had a kipor suitcase that did little work before an electrical component failed and wasnt economical to replace, I also seem to remember there werent many dealers/parts available.
Unless you are using it occassionally I would go for Honda/yanmar/briggs etc
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thanks for the recommendations, mostly for the periodic log type, I was hoping to be able to use something smaller but realising small aerial=small signal,
I could try the mini periodic.
The only avtex one I can see is shaped like a vertical bow tie, does look more convincing than my current one.
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I have a mercury digital tv aerial, a white plastic thing, the type with adittional removable antennae that always get bent!
It also has a 12v booster which is always on.
Its sited on the wheelhouse roof on a pole about 500mm.
The signal is very poor, (there isnt one most of the time) there is a large building at one side which will effect but I think there must be a better solution?
Can anyone recommend one, I would prefer not to have a giant pole with a household aerial on the end although it would maybe be most effective!
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WWW.calvicraft.co.uk
Calvicraft specialise in bespoke upholstery, canopies, covers & internal refit work.
Based in Yorkshire, will also travel further afield.
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I have a senior 31 and used airtec type insulation throughout yet leaving some of the original polystyrene where useable.
Not found it to be very effective, I think partly because there must be a sufficient gap (see tech spec) either side of the insulation for maximum effect.
For this reason I didnt glue but cut it to slide in loosely between the beams of the cabin roof etc so there is at least some airflow.
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Myself....perhaps?
calvicraft.co.uk
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We have not long had a new cover made by DB Covers. The chap is an Ex-Wilson's of Kinver employee. He has done a first class job for us. I don't know if he will travel to Chester though.
http://www.dbboatcovers.co.uk/
The website is a bit basic but it will have the contact details though.
I can make you one if you send me the old one, providing its a good fit! im on the east coast but may travel if expenses are paid?
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May be able to help with upholstery, probably too far away for the other!
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In the manual I have, it is quoted as 90mm diameter and to extend 60cm above the air vent. However I know very well that mine came with a brass mushroom to fit to the roof and so doesn't meet these specs, and has passedd BSC and a smoke test!
It goes on to say that if an elbow is fitted it should have a 1cm drain for condensation!
Thanks for the info, I would like to keep it as short as is safely possible, especially it exits in front of the wheelhouse window. I suppose part of the 600m could be kept inside the boat if the heater was situated a bit lower?
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I have a paloma ph-5lfe instantaneous water heater I intend to fit to my grp cruiser (private craft), also diesel!
Im awaiting reply from the manufacturer as I need instructions of how to fit the flu, more specifically what length it needs to be, is there a means of calculating this, is it best to leave long until a smoke test is done then cut down accordingly, can anyone offer advice please?
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To elaborate on the good advice I would suggest looking at a fabric called 'topgun' its like the regular acrylic pu coated canvas yet has a shinier coating that makes it more durable & cleanable whilst being easier to work with & better looking than pvc imo.