Heating options / ideas

[lesrollins]

Trying to weigh up the pros and cons of either trying to get the mikuni mx60 repaired which as now been discontinued and been on the boat since 2005 and working well for us as liveaboards for the last 7 years and wondering how much longer it will last if I get it repaired. Or do I bite the bullet and go down the new road for either a new modern  webasto or Espacher which would run more efficient. How much would a new one cost fitted  for a 70ft boat needs to run 7 rads. What's the best for spares, efficiency, back up service, reliability etc. Pm me if you would like to give me a quote I'm in the market drayton area. But interested in any input and ideas

[Glynn]

I was in the same position, a knackered MX60 that I kept spending money on or a new one ( Webasto) in my case.

Go for a new one.

[Boater Sam]

7 hours ago, Glynn said:

I was in the same position, a knackered MX60 that I kept spending money on or a new one ( Webasto) in my case.

Go for a new one.

Every used Mucky that I have seen is a minefield of stripped threads, busted paper gaskets and burnt out under-rated relays in the box.

Don't fix crap, bin it and buy a Webasto, you know it makes sense.

[lesrollins]

Any reccomendations for someone to supply and fit a new heater in the market drayton Shropshire area already tried ed shires, stuart hodges but they are busy at the moment 

[Bobbybass]

I bought an Eber from Ebay..a 4kWh.. water unit..it was from an old BT van.,

Have changed the wiring it's just on a switch and it runs fine..doing the correct startup and rundown sequence.  Put it's fuel pipe in a jar of diesel  and ran two hoses into a 5 gallon keg.

Will fit it in the summer.

 

Was £245...

 

Obviously my pipework will add to that. 

[mick55]

Did you get a heater sorted?