There are no rules when it comes to adding heat to your boat. Most Heater
Craft heaters will work on any inboard or inboard/outboard power boat regardless
of size. What is important is to select the heater that is appropriate for how
you use your boat and the venting options that will deliver heat to where it is
need the most.
SKI BOAT or WAKEBOARD BOAT – If you enjoy an inboard ski or wakeboard boat
you have several great options to choose from. If you live in moderate to cool
climate and like to be on the water from sun up to sun down every chance you
get, we suggest our popular 300H series with choice of vent options. If you
literally have a boat full of people then we would suggest a 300H, 4 vent series
and then choose the type of venting solution that makes sense for you. If you
live in a moderate to warm climate and you’re a on the water most weekends, a
200H series heater may be perfect to take the chill off. Then add the venting
that makes sense for you. We suggest a single Hot Tube™ and single Euro style
vent may do the trick.
OPEN BOW, STERN DRIVE BOAT – Other wise known as an Inboard/Outboard with
open bow seating. Heater Craft® makes the perfect heating solution for you. Just
like for the Ski and Wake board boats if you live in a moderate to cool climate
a 300H series heater is the way to go. For warmer climates the 200H series
heater is just right to make the occasional late dinner cruise a little more
comfortable. For venting options many boaters use a single Euro style vent to
deliver heat to the cockpit and place Hot Tube™ in the bow or rear seating
areas. If you have kids or you enjoy water sports a Hot Tube™ extendible vent is
on the must have list.
CUDDY CABIN OR CRUISERS – For these types of boats you have even more
choices. A 300H series heater can be ducted to heat a small cabin area while
still delivering plenty of heat to the helm as well as seating areas in the rear
of the boat. Another option is to install a 200H or 300H heater unit ducted to
the open cockpit or fly bridge while a second 500H grilled heater unit is
installed in the cabin or salon.
WORK BOATS – If your workboat utilizes an inboard or inboard/outboard drive
then most of Heater Craft’s grilled or ducted hydronic heater systems will do
the job. If on occasion you were subject to extreme weather conditions then we
would recommend 100H series Heater. The 100H delivers a generous amount of heat
and is ignition protected. If your workboat utilizes and outboard engine then a
diesel or gas fired Espar® boiler with a ducted or grilled heat deliver system
is the perfect solution. Some times all you need is to keep the window from
fogging up. In this case we suggest the 1002H electric defroster. The 1002H
performs well and draws minimal current.
I hope we have provided some useful suggestions, if you are still not sure or
have an application we have not mentioned, please contact our
technical support personnel.