1986 doral Cavalier water heater

[larryandterry]

Hello all

This is my first time here, so I am not sure if I am posting correctly.
I recently purchased a 1986 Doral Cavalier (22, 24, 26) foot, depending on whether I count
the pulpit and swim platform.
I am trying to locate the water heater, if it has one. I have not tried shore power but there is
a water heater switch on the panel. Was it an option in 1986?
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Larry

 

[JoLin]

Re: 1986 doral Cavalier water heater

The switch on the panel is a good indicator that it had one. Look for a (roughly) 2'x2'x2' square box in the engine room that might or might not have hoses running between it and the engine. IF your boat came with a heater that's where it'll be. Many owners who don't use them, just remove them when they rust through and start leaking.

Oh, and welcome to iboats!

 

[larryandterry]

Re: 1986 doral Cavalier water heater

Thanks Captain

The only box around that size is what I assume is the water tank. It is on the starboard side, by the firewall and has the
water pump attached. Is there a usual location for the water heater? OR Is this it and the water tank may be someplace else?

Larry

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1986 doral Cavalier water heater

Thanks Captain

The only box around that size is what I assume is the water tank. It is on the starboard side, by the firewall and has the
water pump attached. Is there a usual location for the water heater? OR Is this it and the water tank may be someplace else?

Larry

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... If you've got a water heater, it'll have coolant hoses from the motor attached to it....