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I refer to this sentece :

but on the same switch opposite the flame symbol there is a blower symbol obviously cold air ? What is this for ? . I think this forum is fantastic , thanks for all your replyies .

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On one hand (fire symbol) you get warm air into the cabin and if switched to the blower symbol
the vent of the heater blows some fresh air into the cabin.

Fresh air from outside only if the heaters air inlet sucks the air from outside.

But in most of the cases the heater sucks the air from the installation room.
This help to much qiucker get the cabin warm when needed.
So, the unheated air only circulates through the ship.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Niels Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 October 2016 at 18:21
Perhaps something to look out for is the small fuel pump it has to be angered 15 degrees from horizontal to work properly and when on start up always start at full heat on the thermostat only after full operation turn it down to desired temp newer had any problems so far
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mark_J1 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 October 2016 at 18:30
Yes I have a similar experience to Neil's and Rubato. Always start it with the heating control fully clockwise and the switch in the heat position.   Every so often it will fail to start first time and give a flashing light. Typically when it has gone unused after the summer. Turn it back fully anti clockwise. Wait a minute or two and try again. Worst case I had to try 5 times. Then it worked successfully through the winter.   Once working a setting at the 12 o'clock position gives a good moderate heat on our 400.   The highest setting will melt the hull given time! :-)

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rubato Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 October 2016 at 18:52
Originally posted by Silver lining Silver lining wrote:

.... on the same switch opposite the flame symbol there is a blower symbol obviously cold air ? What is this for ?

that setting, as I understand it (I never use it) is to just blow air around - the fan will pull fresh air in from outside (wherever the inlet is installed) and distribute it through the boat without the benefit of being heated. (poor man's air conditioning?)

I like this design of the 400 (model years 2006, 2007...) better than the newer versions. This is primarily because I enjoy competitive club racing so it was easy to set it up for that.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lippe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 October 2016 at 19:45
2008 is still more or less same. 2009 was already different.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Silver lining Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 October 2016 at 22:02
Thanks guys , it has worked since I posted the thread !! - typical .. it's mainly for club racing and taking family away at weekends , having had the boat for just 1 week I am looking forward to some sailing next year though !
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Silver lining Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 October 2016 at 22:07
Also - can shore power be plugged in all winter ? Or , are you better running a dehumidifier from a source outside the boat via an extension cable ?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote High Time Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 October 2016 at 22:32
In theory it should be OK to run shore power via the boat connection all winter, especially if you have a galvanic isolator. However, personally I run the dehumidifier on a direct cable to the shore bypassing the  boat connection. 

Edited by High Time - 25 October 2016 at 22:33
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I'm switching of the 12 volt on the main switch when not on the boat why to switch of the "background "power of the VHF otherwise the black box are on permanently lost my VHF box one spring.
Also I'm keeping the boat in the water all year around, part from 1 to 2 week maintenance, with the shore power permanently on and running the dehumidifier from an internal socket newer had any problem, part from losing the anode on the propeller within 12 month but that might happened anyway regardless it keeps the batteries fully charged
Besides I have installed a small tube heater 65 watt in the compartment for the bow thruster as the first year I had to clean everything do to humidity and corotion also leve the door open for the same reason, been bone dry ever since, finally a 95 watt over an opening in the floor panels to create some air circulation in the bilges keeps it dry all winter as well.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rubato Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 October 2016 at 22:35
I leave it plugged in and have a demudifier running from the AC inside...

If you still have lead acid batteries then they should be left on the charger all winter (they will be on a trickle/float charge). 

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