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CATALINA 30 DIY PROJECTS! Hot Water Heater - DC to DC Charger and MORE
February 22, 2025 · 16 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Installing a Whale Marine hot water heater on a Catalina 30 requires significant galley modifications, including structural repairs to the countertop and a complete replacement of the plumbing hoses. The owner reinforces the soggy, deteriorated galley island countertop using GitRot and epoxy, then glassing the underside to provide a rigid mounting surface for a new hot and cold faucet.0:44 To fit the heater in the engine compartment, the owner removes the Raycor filter, raw water hose, and air filter, constructing a custom platform to level the unit.5:50 Plumbing includes a tee with a shut-off valve to allow for future expansion to the head or a cockpit shower.8:27 A heat gun on a low setting softens new hoses for easier installation on fittings.9:46 The project also includes installing a Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12 DC-to-DC charger to manage power distribution between battery banks.12:49 A multi-bit screwdriver with a hex-socket handle serves as a tool for tightening hose clamps in confined spaces.7:55
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