I installed a Dickinson on my 30mkI (P-9000), and have done so on my LF38 (P-12000). On the 30mkI, I installed it as low above the starboard settee cushions as I could and still get the propane and wiring into it. The coaxial flue pipe went up through the ventilator box just like you’re describing. On both boats, I used the custom exhaust cap guard that Dickinson sells (look down at the bottom of the page): http://www.dickinsonmarine.com/propane.php
Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Jan 12, 2014, at 4:42 PM, Gary Nylander <[email protected]> wrote: > I don't see any problem in running the chimney through the ventilator box - > it is hollow and just has a baffle under the scoop... > > As far as the jib sheet getting snarled - if it doesn't get snarled on the > winch, why would it get snarled on something near the winch? Could you put a > little jog in the chimney to have it inside the winch instead of in front of > it? And you could put a guard around the chimney. I have my halyard winches > on the cabin top near the companionway to get rid of the snags. > > I think putting it above the dinette would cause it to blow on the (back of ) > the heads of the folks sitting there - that would not be better from a > comfort standpoint. > > Gary > 30-1 #593 > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 5:07 PM > Subject: Stus-List Installing Dickinson propane heater in C&C 30 Mk1 > > >> I am looking for advice on the best location to install this bulkhead >> heater. It only has a depth of 5.5inches and I have considered the following >> options: >> >> 1. Standard location on starboard bulkhead (the dinette is on the port side). >> This places the heater at a suitable height but means that the 3" diameter >> pipe will have to be sent through the ventilator box and the small chimney >> top will stick up forward of the halyard winch abreast of the mast. Two >> possible issues are a) Is it OK to put the pipe through the ventilation box? >> And b) will the jib sheet get snarled on the chimney top. >> >> 2. Instal on starboard bulkhead above the dinette sitting area. >> This allows the pipe to cut through a clear area inside the area of the >> ventilator box and forward of the mast. However, it means the heater will be >> higher up on the bulkhead because the seat is higher on the dinette side. >> This will be less good from the point of view of warmth getting towards the >> floor of the cabin. >> >> 3. This one may be optimistic but, given the small depth of the heater, I >> considered placing it low down facing across the boat in front on the mast. >> This would require a side heat shield and cause some restriction in the >> corridor towards the head going forward, but not too much. >> >> I would really appreciate feedback on these ideas based on other's >> experience with installing bulkhead heaters in a C&C 30. I am looking for >> function and aesthetic if possible! >> >> Ben Sutton >> Salt Spring Island BC >> Canada >> C&C 30 Mk 1 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> [email protected] > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected]
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