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.

I'm in the process of installing the Webasto T-90 in our tugboat. We got a
slightly better deal on the system & it's major components, and I heard a
number of discouraging things about the Espar firebox control units.

If space is at such a premium that an expansion tank is a problem, you should
probably get an air heater unit, with short ducting; or two small diesel
fireplaces.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Doug,

Where did you get your Webasto system?

I have no wall space for a Force 10 or a Dickenson and forced air is out
because it will be impossible to route so I can only consider hydronc
systems. The T-90 is a bit big for me. I do my best to avoid crossing
the Mason Dixon Line after October so 17,000 BTUs will probably be all I
need. Right now it is between the Espar D5WH and the Webasto Thermo
Top C.

DSK wrote:
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.


I'm in the process of installing the Webasto T-90 in our tugboat. We got a
slightly better deal on the system & it's major components, and I heard a
number of discouraging things about the Espar firebox control units.

If space is at such a premium that an expansion tank is a problem, you should
probably get an air heater unit, with short ducting; or two small diesel
fireplaces.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King


--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

Doug,

Where did you get your Webasto system?

I have no wall space for a Force 10 or a Dickenson and forced air is out
because it will be impossible to route so I can only consider hydronc
systems. The T-90 is a bit big for me. I do my best to avoid crossing
the Mason Dixon Line after October so 17,000 BTUs will probably be all I
need. Right now it is between the Espar D5WH and the Webasto Thermo
Top C.

DSK wrote:
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.


I'm in the process of installing the Webasto T-90 in our tugboat. We got a
slightly better deal on the system & it's major components, and I heard a
number of discouraging things about the Espar firebox control units.

If space is at such a premium that an expansion tank is a problem, you should
probably get an air heater unit, with short ducting; or two small diesel
fireplaces.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King


--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com