Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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The crew of Magic Carpet installs a bulkhead-mounted Dickinson diesel heater to provide cabin heat and moisture control.0:40 They choose a bulkhead-mounted unit over a floor-mounted model to utilize an existing cabin-top opening, avoiding the need for additional plumbing required by hydronic systems.0:48 To supply fuel, they repurpose a two-gallon aluminum kerosene tank donated by a patron, modifying it with custom fittings to serve as a gravity-fed day tank.14:13 The installation includes a fuel pump to transfer diesel from the main tank to the day tank, a visual gauge using clear tubing, and a siphon break to prevent fuel backflow.16:03 Copper tubing connects the heater to the fuel lines, as required for heat resistance.16:53 After mounting the unit and completing the electrical connections for the fuel pump and heater fan, the crew primes the system and successfully ignites the burner.25:06 A properly installed diesel heater provides effective cabin heating and helps manage humidity in wet climates.

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