Water heater replacement, Atwood or Kuuma?

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pablosgirl

While on the boat this week I noticed that the bilge pump was cycling and so was the pressure water pump. So the original Atwood water heater is shot.  Some online shopping shows that I can get the Kuuma 11812 from Hodges Marine for $297.05 and the Atwood marine S600 from Boat & RV Accessories for$385.09.  Both have the same dimensions with the rear heat exchanger connections.  Does anyone have any experience with either of these.  I am inclined to go with the Atwood since the original lasted this long. Does anyone have the Kuuma model and was it a drop in replacement.
Paul & Cyndi Shields
1988 hull# 551 Tall Rig/Fin Keel
M25XP

waughoo

I have the Kuuma, but it came with the boat.  I have no knowledge of how old it is.
Alex - Seattle, WA
91 mk1.5 #1120
Std rig w/wing keel
Universal M35
Belafonte