Why not heat the cabin with 225?

[tmartin]

Heatercraft style heaters require a hot water line to feed their catalytic system. So, why can't I do that with a 225? I mean, there is obviously hot water being created. I have successfully taped a BF15D to have some of the hot bwater created end up into an aluminum box. I wash hands with the water.

If I tapped the 225, I need to know where on the motor I could do that? Considerations are taking too much water from a circulating system and cause over heating--maybe a recirc line?

What do you guys think?

 

[NoKlu]

Re: Why not heat the cabin with 225?

There's a thread started in stupid human tricks on boat heaters might be worth checking out.

 

[tmartin]

Re: Why not heat the cabin with 225?

I have a good 1.5-2hour trip each way to my Hali grounds. Hot water is free and the install would be easy.

Anyone else with comments?

 

[hondon]

Re: Why not heat the cabin with 225?

Easy?Have you tried to cram all the stock stuff through that grommet let alone a set of heater hoses?These things run only 160-170 degrees so the comfort level by the time that warmth reaches the cabin or helm would likely be dissapointing.