Jeff Morris wrote:


I, for one enjoy hot showers.

There's one thing (out of many) that is a big difference between you, and I, and I'd suspect
most of the rest of us, and the Bubbles/Crapton axis.... they don't like baths or showers...



Two points: Don't leave the AC power on unless you really mean to. If it runs out of
water it can cook the heating element. I've never done it, but an absent-minded friend
started uying elements in bulk.

If you have an accumulator on your water system, that shouldn't be a problem. It doens't need
to be that big either.



If you really don't intend to use the engine heating option, you might consider
disconnecting (bypassing) it. There is a risk that an air bubble can reduce water flow
and limit the cooling capacity of your engine. At the very least, if the heater lines are
above the engine, make sure there's a way to vent the air and top off the coolant.

Yep. Although a proper installation would already address this issue. It's amazing how many
boats have improperly installed systems.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King