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Ken, that sounds great.  I would be happy to pay postage plus whatever you feel the unit is worth.   
My mailing address is Hank Busey, 75 Brookside Way, Missoula, MT 59802.   Thanks so much.   Hank

The Autohelm 4000 clutch has failed on "Bitterroot", and I am told by the dealer that the clutch replacement  kit is no longer available, and that the unit cannot be repaired.  Since the electronics are good, I would be delighted to hear from anyone who has a working wheel unit that they would be willing to sell.  Thanks.
Hank Busey  Missoula, Montana        hwbusey@montana.com

Jack, I installed a Webasto unit on Bitterroot 3 years ago, and we love it.  The boat is at Cap Sante, and if you would like to look at the installation, email me.     Hank Busey (hwbusey@montana.com)

Steve, I installed a Webasto unit in our 1989 boat two years ago.  The unit is tucked away in the port cockpit locker just above the fuel tank, so it is a short run for the diesel line.  The exhaust goes straight back to the stern, and I put the air intake in the head.  We have two hot air outlets, one at the bottom of the locker just aft of the nav. station, and the second below the drawers in the V-berth compartment.  We sleep aft, and with the door open get enough heat that I don't feel the need for an outlet there.  It is a great unit, and works very well.  I had no special problems with the installation, but please feel free to email me directly if there are questions/problems.  Our boat is in Anacortes (Cap Sante), and the heater is great on those (rare!) rainy days.
Hank Busey     (hwbusey@montana.com)    Bitterroot #958

The Sunbrella sleeve looks like a good winter project, but the boat (Bitterroot) is in Anacortes, and I'm in Missoula, Montana!  Could someone with a MKI give me a measurement on the length and width of the top board?   Thanks much.    Hank Busey (hwbusey@montana.com)