On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 18:16:55 GMT, "Richard Cassano"
wrote:

I am interested in installing a Hydronic, (hot water) heating system aboard
a Tashiba 40 sailboat. Does anyone have any comments, recommendations or
warnings about the two leading brands, Espar and Webasto? Cost is about the
same and specifications are also very close. Webasto requires a 2.5 gallon
expansion tank that uses up some space aboard. As far as I'm concerned,
reliability and performance comments from experienced users are the most
important factors in making my decision. You can send replys to my email
address if you do not wish to post here.Thank you.


I was just going to say that I never heard about the Espar, but
checking the website it seems to be a trade name for Eberspächer.

Eberspächer and Webasto are both German and are the two favored mfgs
for marine heating among the top quality european yards. I would say
that any one of them should give good service. Our Webasto has
performed flawlessly now for 10 years.


/Marcus

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