My cabin is getting a little Snugger

[Sculpin]

I have always wanted a decent heater for the cabin of my boat from the day that I bought her. It did come with a cheap Woods brand RV propane heater but I ripped that out almost instantly. It was a cheap piece of crap and I don't like propane on a boat.

I came across an interesting deal on a forced air diesel heater that is made by a company that was started by ex-Espar employee's. It sure looks like and Espar. The company is called Snugger. I have started to layout how it's going to get installed and took some preliminary photos to start. I will post up the install as she goes.

I decided to mount it under the Port side passenger seat area.

Here is how the exhaust vent will have to work. It's an upside down u type trap so water does not get into the unit. Apparently this is the common way to install these vents. I was talked out of venting through the cabin bulkhead into the deck space as it will suck some exhaust back into the cabin.

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[Sculpin]

The ducting will have a "t" fitting inside of the seat compartment that will allow a duct to be on the face of the seat box to heat the main cabin area.

It will then follow up under the passenger side air ride seat, through the dash bulkhead and split into two dash diffusers for defogging the windows.

This should be a really nice addition for sure.

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[Sculpin]

I will build about a 4-5 gallon tank to fit behind the door for the diesel fuel (the unit uses about a half litre every 4 hours). It will be outside and in case of a spill or what have you during filling the cabin won't stink like diesel.

This is the through hull exhaust fitting with a cooling jacket.

It will be mounted somewhere about here on the hull.

I'll post up the end results shortly as she get's installed. I can't wait as the unit is electronically fired so just turn on the batteries, press the power button before launching, and you have a nice toasty cabin shortly there after. Gotta love forts on a boat.

Cheers,
Sculpin

 

[Gunsmith]

I have the espar on mine and have been snug as a bug. Burnt out one glow plug in three years.

 

[Foxsea]

I came across an interesting deal on a forced air diesel heater that is made by a company that was started by ex-Espar employee's. It sure looks like and Espar. The company is called Snugger. I have started to layout how it's going to get installed .

That's a slick little unit. I googled but no dealer came up - just eBay. Who's the dealer/distributor and approx. cost, please?
Do you know anything about the Planar units that are listed on eBay? Thanks.

 

[Peterman]

Keep me posted with the heater John, I think it will be my first install this coming winter if your happy with it... I dont need anything to big for my little wheelhouse..

Oh! and thanks again for the Rack...

 

[lorneparker1]

John, Do you ever stop?

Love it!

Lorne

 

[Sculpin]

John, Do you ever stop?

Love it!

Lorne

Stopping is for quitter's Lorne

 

[Sculpin]

Keep me posted with the heater John, I think it will be my first install this coming winter if your happy with it... I dont need anything to big for my little wheelhouse..

Oh! and thanks again for the Rack...

I will Brad...............only if you post pic's of that new killer aluminum boat of yours.


I hope that rack serves you well for many years.

 

[Peterman]

Just waiting for a nice day to take some pic's... I havent even had it in the water yet... its killing me... Mike for HC has almost finished the GPS's

The rack you built me is great, Im scared to put advertising on it.. I dont really like to work, just fish...lol

I think my buddy Al is looking for a custom canopy for hunting of some sort, said he was gonna call ya !!! I passed on your number...

 

[Sculpin]

Just waiting for a nice day to take some pic's... I havent even had it in the water yet... its killing me... Mike for HC has almost finished the GPS's

The rack you built me is great, Im scared to put advertising on it.. I dont really like to work, just fish...lol

I think my buddy Al is looking for a custom canopy for hunting of some sort, said he was gonna call ya !!! I passed on your number...

I sure hope you post up some pic's on a nice day man. She is a beauty for sure.

Thanks for the reference.

Cheers,
John

 

[the fog ducker]

How much power will the fan draw , assuming there is one ! ,

thx

fd

 

[Sculpin]

How much power will the fan draw , assuming there is one ! ,

thx

fd

Here is a link to their website.

http://www.snugger.com.au/index.php/products

 

[the fog ducker]

thx.........

Here is a link to their website.

http://www.snugger.com.au/index.php/products

 

[Lipripper]

I'm feeling warm over here....

 

[Sculpin]

I'm feeling warm over here....

Come up to Salmon Beach and fish with me Lippy and you will be warm for sure. PM me buddy.

 

[Big Green Machine]

It's amazing what you can do with a tinny. FG, as great as it is, just complicates things when it comes to renos.

 

[Halilogger]

It may be a little late now, but if your ducting is in areas where it can be squished, use PVC. My Espar is all run with PVC.

 

[Cuba Libre]

REAL men freeze thier butts off!!! No woosey heater pour moi! (and not much point in a soft top anyway) (sniff)

 

[Sculpin]

It may be a little late now, but if your ducting is in areas where it can be squished, use PVC. My Espar is all run with PVC.

It's all in area's that are not exposed so it shouldn't get squished. Thanks for the heads up on the PVC though thats good to know.