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lol, I looked also (for too long)... ;) Glad somebody else can use it! :)

I have been using this for a couple years now! I had very small expectations, but it has been amazing! :) We have a park/public dock right across from us. So, kids constantly feeding the gulls/ducks. I put this up on my radar arch and within a few days all the birds had moved completely away...

oh, it's also about 2/3 the price of 303... ;)

Skip the 303 and grab a gallon of the Starbrite Waterproofing. Same stuff except SB has PTFE in it, it's a UV blocker that 303 doesn't have in it's spray. Also, as others mentioned, grab one of those garden pump up sprayers and get a nice even coat without killing your fingers using a small...

You can put a Vitrifrigo in that space (with a bit of room to spare). It's also an 8.1 cu.ft. fridge. I put this one in a few years back and it's been awesome! :) https://www.fisheriessupply.com/vitrifrigo-dp2600i-refrigerator-freezer-black-8-1-cu-ft/dp2600ibd4-f-3

wish Scad would come out w/ a N2K connected version... :) I spoke w/ the owner a while back, he mentioned they were "looking into it". I think that was pre-covid, so who knows what R&D money may have gone into (or not) that...

I've gone through the channel selections multiple times. A while back, I ended up shipping my Axioms back to RM. They were able to replicate in their lab. They were also able to replicate on their own equipment. Determined it wad an internal error of the Axiom hardware. Obviously didn't charge...

The Velair 21k btu unit is a little less than $3k and runs on 110v. Yes, they are a bit more expensive, but: 1. You can get a 21k BTU that runs on 110v 2. It comes with the wifi connection ($300-$500+ upgrade for most other units) 3. VFD 4. Can run off an inverter/batteries 5. Solid reviews...

You could look at something like this for the space... https://www.sidebarbeverage.com/

DON'T do it... even professionally done, it will end up cracking and looking worse then what you have now. I would look for a pro cleaner and take the seats into them. You'd be amazed at what they can get out of the seats. If it's the "pink" stains, those can be taken out as well... "stains are...

Gdavid- Right about ~2 years, which is what their tech at Kat's said I could expect. Obviously longer life would be nice, but they are relatively low cost to replace. Just not a fan of the mess of drain/fill of the blocks each time. External option (TPS style) would allow for shutoff valves to...

Benthic- I already have them (in-block style) and one of them has ran it's life expectancy. So that's getting replaced soon anyway. I was looking for other options, like the TPS version. Something that doesn't require drain/refill each time they need to be replaced... I like the no-smoke...

Greg- I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on these types. I will say it was mostly from people using them on vehicles/farm equipment and not boats... :) I do like the simplicity of them and the even lower power draw is nice... I was under the impression these mostly just heat the lower 1/3-ish of...

Luna- 1. Not concerned with duty cycle or power consumption... 2. Not trying to use the TPS to do anything other than warm the block. 3. The hydronic heater questions were more about the flow of the coolant through the TPS and hydronic heater and it's ability to actually circulate through the...

Benthic2- Actually, lol, none of those reasons. :) My main reason is to eliminate the rather thick cloud of smoke when it's cold started from around Oct-May-ish here in WA. :) The smoke generally goes away to almost nothing after a few mins. But once I added the heaters, I now have pretty much...

So let me answer a few questions... 1. I am in Seattle, so outside temps generally never get much colder than 25°F. 2. I am not really concerned with the ambient temps getting warmer due to the block heaters (just a nice added benefit). :) Ken- do you have the in-block ones or the TPS style...

lol, anyone with any thoughts? :)

I heard someone a while back put a different color of food coloring in each of his tanks to see which one was the culprit. Maybe worth a shot... :)

I was planning on switching out my current block heaters (Kat freeze plug style, screws into the block). Not a fan of their short life cycles and when they go out, the block basically needs to be drained and refilled to put the new ones in (big mess)... That being said, I was thinking the...

Was just going to say the same thing as Ranger... Just convert the 30a pedestal to 50a and not have to worry about plugs/adapters/cables... Shouldn't be more than $500 to change you out...

Buddy of mine had a great idea, having it rubber coated. Helps with the occasional "OOPS" to keep scratches (and your head) to a minimum... :)

no input, but I have the same engines, so curious to see what people say... :)

*edit* Just re-read your post, the breaker IS on your boat... OOPS!!! same as below about rules (ABYC regarding this)... But you could do an on/off switch, prior to the auto breaker so you could disco power as needed. then add the breaker... BUT!!! I would check internal wiring. You may also...

I installed Kat Block heaters on my old CAT 3208 TA's and WOW, what a difference on those cold starts. I went from the smoke-show to almost NOTHING... Added benefit, since my engines are mid-ship, the heaters keep the entire boat at a fairly comfortable temp, all year around. I also added temp...

I have a friend that put one of these types of units in. Does a decent and "fast job of washing. The dryer, is a no-heat, just spin "dryer". He can basically be doing 2.5 loads at a time. Washer then spin dryer, then actual dryer. The washer/dryer is VERY light so can be moved around easily and...