another heater install help ?

[cab13367]

Looks great Joe! Well done!

[jmvotto]

Thanks, Al i would never have attempted this without you and others being the pioneers that you are for mods. Also did you use zip ties to support the tubes or will the screws hold them in place?

FYI the 4" is real tight and i had to notch the top and bottom hole slighlty for the screws on the tube.

[cab13367]

Glad I could help. I did put a zip tie to help hold the tube up to take the pressure off the screws. And I removed the little screws on the tube before sliding it in then reinstalled one of them from underneath the dash (they are not really needed). This is after I chipped the edge of one of the holes the first time I slid one of the tubes in.

[jmvotto]

Al, thanks, will do on the zip ties. i thought abour removing and adding the screws after , but decided a slight notch on top and bottom would work.

Can't wait to use it if the fall... Not .. I can wait.

[mcdye]

Might want to check the 2 little screws that go on the side of the tubes (6th pic down). A few of mine stuck thru enough that it would have scraped the hose going in/out and possible tear it. I took mine out and filed down the point of the screws.

[jmvotto]

Might want to check the 2 little screws that go on the side of the tubes (6th pic down). A few of mine stuck thru enough that it would have scraped the hose going in/out and possible tear it. I took mine out and filed down the point of the screws.

good point, i will see if they rub at all.

[Grant M]

Looks great - good job! I'm right behind you, I plan on installing my hot tubes tonight or tomorrow. Fitting in under the helm was a bit of a challenge and ya it was about two hours to get that sucker mounted. I have to thank Al as well for those great how to photo's to give a guy the courage to do this.

Funny story, I went all over town to try to find a 2 1/4" grommet for the hole in the foot rest that the hoses go through and finally settled on a PVC fitting that I spent an hour grinding down to fit. I went in to work the next day and cleared enough paper off of my desk to realize I had one in my desk that would work...

Happy safe boating this weekend everyone!