33 express water heater

[gilpri]

Hi All

Any help/tips on accessing the HW heater on a 33 Express ?
Cold showers this weekend were a bit too refreshing.

I know the heater is behind the live well, certainly not too accessible.
Watching the AC panel I see the heater draws current for a few minutes then stops. I assume I have a t'stat or high limit switch problem, just unsure how to get at the darn thing.

Thanks in advance.

 

[wspitler]

It is accessible either thru the panel under the seat on the starboard side of the helm area or thru the starboard panel in the aft cabin. I don't remember which gives best access, but the helm area is easier to check.

 

[gilpri]

Thanks for your help...removing the panel on the starboard side of the helm exposed all the water and electrical connections.
The heater was completely bypassed, hot and cold lines were connected together. I'm always amazed at the incompetence of some of these high priced yards.
If you want it done right do it yourself...
Thanks again.