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RE: lv-ab: Shower on board

From: Norm of Bandersnatch (no email)
Date: Thu Feb 01 2007 - 18:04:56 EST

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    I looked at the item you mentioned but couldn't tell much.

    I have used a residential style instant propane tankless hot water heater for decades without significant problems.

    Google AquaStar and Paloma, I have owned both. I like the AquaStar, but the Paloma may have improved. Consumers Reports downgraded it because the pilot used a lot of gas, but that may be fixed or you can just light it when you want hot water.

    There is some controversy, but I have found from personal experience that venting is not needed, any more than venting is needed for a gas galley range.

    Norm
    S/V Bandersnatch
    Lying 30 07.715N 081 38.394W
    Julington Creek Estuary FL

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: James Wood
    To:
    Sent: 1/31/2007 5:27:20 PM
    Subject: lv-ab: Shower on board

    I’m looking to install a hot water shower in my Columbia 41 sloop. I live aboard in Bermuda and keep her on a mooring. Do I need a special marine rust proof water heater or will a camping type propane fixture work?
     
    For example, something like this:
    http://www.gearforcamping.com/product-p/5146.htm

    Dr. James B. Wood

    Assistant Research Scientist, BIOS (www.bbsr.edu)
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