Which Eberspacher?

[twilliams_34]

Hi
I am looking to put a Eberspacher heater on my Sealine S28 over the winter, looking at their website the S28 falls in-between the D2 and the D4 models

Anyone have any suggestions on which to go for?

The boat is to be used mainly between April & Oct.

Thanks

 

[BlueJasper]

I've got a S29 with a D4 fitted which I'd say is about the right size. I certainly wouldn't go any smaller.

 

[mlthomas]

You can always turn a bigger one down if your too hot

 

[volvopaul]

None.... the webasto is a far easier and simpler unit to maintain, work out fault codes and service every year without hardly any parts to clean the burner unit and combustion chamber.

I service and repair both systems, id favour the webasto unit any day, I can supply, fit and service them at reasonable prices, the initial prices are cheaper too, for an s28 a 3.3kw would be fine but for the extra cost if your winter/autumn boating the new 5.5 airtronic would be the dogs wotsit, fitting costs are the same whatever unit depending on number of outlets.

 

[kashurst]

I'd give the eberspacher a wide berth too. had two now, both been a lot of trouble, See how many threads there are on this forum regarding eberspacher problems...

 

[SilverTT]

None.... the webasto is a far easier and simpler unit to maintain, work out fault codes and service every year without hardly any parts to clean the burner unit and combustion chamber.

the new 5.5 airtronic would be the dogs wotsit, .

I thought the airtronic was eberspacher not webasto

 

[AIDY]

I'd recommend anything as long as it aint an ebbersplutter.... too much trouble. I seem to have problems with mine on a yearly basis and they hate being run on red diesel.

 

[Peanuts]

Hi

I have a S28 and I fitted the D4 system in 2002 and to date have not had any problems. I do use my boat all year.

I installed heater outlets in the main cabin, aft cabin and one in the cockpit at the drivers feet.

I have also installed several other ebers on other boats and as far as I am aware none of them have had any problems either.

I got mine from the guys at New Milton, really helpful, drew me the layout for the installation on my boat which believe me saved a lot of work.

 

[hoverjumper]

I'd give the eberspacher a wide berth too. had two now, both been a lot of trouble, See how many threads there are on this forum regarding eberspacher problems...

Agreed.
After exploring all the options at the Southampton Boat Show I fitted a Mikuni last autumn and I'm very pleased with it, I use it a lot and it has never given any problems despite running almost always on half power.
I fitted it over a weekend. The instructions were sometimes a little unclear but a quick phone call to the dealer always put me straight.

 

[KevB]

I've got a D2 on a 35' boat and it's not big enough if that helps. It will warm the inside nicely or the cockpit ok but not both at the same time. As suggested - you can always turn a D4 down but not a D2 up...

 

[twilliams_34]

Thanks for the replies, I think I knew the recommendation would be the D4. I was just hoping someone could convince me the D2 would be OK saving me a few pennies

I will have to have a look at the Webasto as well.
Can anyone recommend a decent supplier of either the Eber or Webasto?

Thanks

 

[boy boater]

Webasto - Keto Ltd. Poole - 01202 690900 - ask for Toby Hague - he fitted my Airtop 2000 and did a first class job. I decided on a Webasto after researching the market thoroughly.

 

[twilliams_34]

Right I have now invested in a D4. Now for the installation.

I would be interested to know where other Sealine S28 owners have installed their heaters and where their exhaust exits the boat?

Cheers

 

[sailorman]

Hi
I am looking to put a Eberspacher heater on my Sealine S28 over the winter, looking at their website the S28 falls in-between the D2 and the D4 models

Anyone have any suggestions on which to go for?

The boat is to be used mainly between April & Oct.

Thanks

the best Eberspacher is a Mikuni MY30

 

[Peanuts]

Right I have now invested in a D4. Now for the installation.

I would be interested to know where other Sealine S28 owners have installed their heaters and where their exhaust exits the boat?

Cheers

Hi (Once again)

Despite what others have said, I have a D4 Airtronic in my S28 and I have had no problems at all in 8 years and I do use my boat all year.

As I mentioned in a previous post the guys from New Milton gave me all the info I needed to install the heating system even down to the size of the holes to be drilled for the ducting.

You don't say where you are based?

 

[admillington]

I have had Eberspacher heaters on my last 10 boats and never had a problem - I always run/ran them on full power and turn them on even during the summer months at least three times a month. I had Ray Austin install the latest one on my Phantom 50 - a perfect job - Mobile: 07730 534958
Email: sales@rayaustinmarine.co.uk

 

[madabouttheboat]

Webasto are not wiothout their problems. Maybe not as many reported, but probably not as many fitted. See here for an example: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232889