After Market Heater questions

[joaquin12345]

Was just curious about an after market heater for my boat. Havent ever even seen a factory install, but was wanting to see if anyone that has a heater set up would post some pics, or help out with a little info as to what to look for and any suggestions on places to buy. I am really interested in putting a heater in my boat for early next season. Thankx wakeen

[chpthril]

Heatercraft http://www.heatercraft.com/ is what is used from the factory.You can get either a 2 or 3 vent heater and either fixed or pull-out vents.

[talltigeguy]

MIke,

Isn't it true that the heater is identical to what is used in a 1972 Jeep (or something such), and you can get one of those for about 1/4 the price?

They slap the word 'marine' on it and jack up the price 4X. They put the words 'FAA approved' and it goes up 10X, then 'Medical' and it goes up 50X.

[chpthril]

MIke,

Isn't it true that the heater is identical to what is used in a 1972 Jeep (or something such), and you can get one of those for about 1/4 the price?

They slap the word 'marine' on it and jack up the price 4X. They put the words 'FAA approved' and it goes up 10X, then 'Medical' and it goes up 50X.

pretty much. Last I looked, Heatercraft sold a Jeep unit through JC Whitney, just doesn't have the pull-out vents.

[Ewok]

I also read somewhere that a replacement heater core can come from a ford v8 but I'm not sure what year or model, I guess that wasn't too helpful.

[Iwndr]

If you go with the three vent heatercraft you will get the pullout vent all the ducting, three position switch, core, All hardware, and fan with enclosure and two stationary vents.