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Special Boat Team - 22, Stennis, MS Now using Xtreme Heaters

Special Boat Team 22 began its history as Coastal River Divison-22 in 1972 in New Orleans La. In 1979 it became Special Boat Unit - 22. The Team's long history in Riverine warfare is distinguished in Counter-Narcotic Operations in Central and South America. SBT-22 was a frontline unit in IRAQI FREEDOM 2003 and continues to serve as a frontline unit in the Global War on Terrorism.

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Xtreme Keeps Chowan County Water Search and Rescue operations ready to go, no matter what conditions present

For approximately 40 years, EMS and Rescue personnel of Chowan County Emergency Services have responded to water search, rescue and recovery missions along the Chowan River and Albemarle Sound of Northeastern North Carolina. Our primary mission is the protection of life and property for the citizens and visitors to the waterways surrounding Chowan County. We have responded to calls were boaters are overdue, people in the water, drowning, suicides, boats broken down or out of fuel and public events on the water.

For twenty-two (22) years, we have responded to these missions utilizing a 24' Albemarle boat, which is manufactured here in Chowan County. Currently, our primary response boat is a 2004 Center Console 24' Albemarle.

Our yearly temperature average is 62 degrees. We can experience extreme temperatures that range from the high 90's during the summer to the low teens during the winter. During the winter months, it has been known for some icing to occur along the shorelines of the Chowan River and Albemarle Sound. Our boat, which is stationed in the water, has to be ready to respond at any given moment. With the temperatures mentioned you can understand the importance of having our boat ready to respond at all times and the flexibility having an Xtreme Heater offers us.

We take extreme pride in being able to accommodate the community in their time of need and utilize all means to keep our equipment prepared to respond.

Sincerely, Douglas L. Belch, Director [Chowan County Emergency Services]

Philadelphia Police Department Uses Xtreme

Philadelphia Police Department Uses Xtreme - stationed on the US Coast Guard Base in Philly.

Gainesville Marina of Gainesville, GA

Virtually every new boat Gainesville Marina of Gainesville, GA sells, comes equipped with an Xtreme Heater

Marinas like Xtreme heaters because of their safety and efficiency, replacing dangerous methods customers might use to protect their boats, such as light bulbs, or unprotected space heaters

"Thanks for your quick response. Here's the paperwork you've requested. I'm looking forward to being a part of your network. Your product is the best I have seen for the marine environment " --Thanks Rob

Xtreme Heaters work for land lubbers too, keeping the tanks and plumbing safe in this RV

Dear Xtreme Heaters, As a newcomer to Georgia from Florida, I had to learn about preparing for freezing temperatures here in the winter. The good news is that I learned the easy way! Indeed, I was fortunate that my knowledgeable local boating supply dealer recommended and demonstrated your products 3 winters ago. I bought them and have slept like a baby ever since!

I use your heaters to protect many of my valuable toys including both of my boats and found that they are perfect for protecting my RV too. They are easy to put into place, reliable as a stone, highly efficient and with their small footprint, are easy to fit just about anywhere.

When the mercury falls and the cold winds blow from the north, I just don't worry about my "fun stuff"...knowing they are all protected with the best in the business...Xtreme Heaters. Thanks to the Xtreme Heater engineers for designing such a great product and thanks to my local dealer for recommending it. I will be sending you pictures of my 1999 Bounder diesel pusher motor home protected by Xtreme Heaters.

--Sincerely yours, Mark, Cumming, GA

The compact size of our Xtreme 300 makes protecting your PWC easier than ever

Steve: Here are the pictures I promised to you. The skis are stored at Pickwick Lake about 100 miles away from my home in Memphis, TN. I just stopped by the storage facility on my way home from Nashville to check on things. I had placed two 300 watt heaters in service on December 1, 2007 (one in each ski). You can see from the pictures that I placed a thermometer on each engine block. When I checked the thermometers the coldest outside temp was 24 degrees and the coldest inside temp was 38.3 degrees during the period from December 1 to December 19, 2007. Looks like the heaters did a very good job keeping engine compartment temps well above freezing. I had removed the middle seat on each ski to promote air circulation into the engine compartment. The heater itself was mounted on a 12 inch an oak plank to insulate it from the rubber matting in the foot well and to add some additional stability. The quilted furniture pads were purchased at a UHaul location. Let me know if you have any questions about what you see.

--Bill Massey, Memphis, TN

Steve:Here is an update on how the heaters have performed in the Jetskis. For the period 12/20/2007 to 01/30/2008, the lowest recorded outside temp was 15.8 degrees while the lowest inside temp was 36.4 in one ski and 40.1 in the other. Looks like the heaters did their job very well. Temps here in Tennessee begin rising in early February so I'm hopeful that the worst of the winter is behind us. - Bill

Installation was a piece of cake!

Ordered Xtreme Heater and Quick Release Bracket. Installation was a piece of cake!
--Monika Bradley, Starry Night

Xtreme Heater - Used in Very Custom Application with Mining Equipment!

Sandvik LZ100L introduce new standards of safety and efficiency to mucking operations in thinly bedded deposits, where working heights are notoriously low. With the aid of radio remote-control and rugged CANbus technology, the operator controls all functions of the machine from a safe location and good vantage point.

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Safe boat international uses Xtreme Heaters to keep the work style boats protected from the cold

Safe boat international uses Xtreme Heaters to keep the work style boats protected from the cold - including our Fire Rescue boats, Police Boats, Special ops river boats, and Jet boats.

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The Xtreme heater heated my boat bilge for pennies a night!

Your heater worked great in the boat, and is now working great in my truck.

I was skeptical about it only using $0.02/ hour, so to make sure that it came on each night in the boat and to see how much it actually cost I had it plugged into a Kill-A-Watt meter. Just as advertised, it heated my boat bilge for pennies a night. I used it for about a month and it cost a whopping $0.31.

Now it's making my co-workers jealous. I put it in the cab of my truck and ran the cord through the slider windows and out the back of the cap. I back up to the garage and plug it in. Now for pennies a night I come out to a truck with nice clear windows that I no longer have to scrape the frost off from. 'Sure wish they had an outlet at my work. It's a lot cheaper and more effective then waiting for the truck to warm up enough to keep them clear.

With more time and less aggravation each morning, I'm a happy sledder.

Thanks, Xtreme Heater !!!

Max Speed, Two time Champion Hammerhead Sledder

www.maxspeedsledracing.info

EAST PROVIDENCE HARBOR DEPARTMENT

Dear Steve,

After searching for a heater that would keep our 27' Boston Whaler Vigilant patrol/rescue boat in-service year-round we found your Xtreme Heaters fit that need perfectly.

We purchased the XXHeat 450 watt heater to keep our generator, battery bank and head system from freezing.

We found the XXHeat to be low cost, light-weight, easy to install (4 screws, 2 minutes), easy to use, just plug it in and the automatic thermostat takes care of the rest.

While discussing the Xtreme Heaters with a friend on the fire dept I found out they have had them on the RI fire boat task force boats for years!

I would recommend Xtreme Heaters to anyone looking to extend their boating season. Please feel free to pass along my information to anyone who would like to see your product in use.
Regards,
S. Bruce Dufresne
Harbormaster
City of East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Date: July 30, 2010
Mr. Pescitelli,

My name is Lt. Joe Crowshaw; I work for the City of East Providence Fire Department (EPFD) in Rhode Island. For three years, I have worked with a small group of firefighters from three other cities whose job it was to specify and purchase four 30 foot fireboats for the Port of Providence. I was responsible for the purchase of all of the deck gear and firefighting equipment to be used aboard the boats, as well as the technical research behind many vessel systems. I can honestly say that there is no other product available that comes close to the Xtreme Heaters performance, safety and economy of operation.

The Port of Providence Marine Strike Team was formed to provide life safety and to protect the critical infrastructure within the port. Our mission is to provide a strong, year round marine response to any waterside emergencies within the region. Fire suppression, search and rescue and environmental disaster response place tremendous demands on the boats and their gear. With a busy commercial waterfront and fishing industry, cold weather responses are common. The strike team relies on Xtreme Heaters to protect their boats during New England's harsh winter months.

I highly recommend Xtreme Heaters to professional mariners and recreational boaters alike. Firefighting operations and hazmat responses routinely damage or destroy high quality equipment. When we come across a product that survives like yours does, we call it "firefighter proof." Thanks again for building such a great heater.

Yours truly,

Lt. Joe Crowshaw
EPFD Marine 3 Operations

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Xtreme Heater in my 230SSI Chapparell for several years and no problems

I have had an Xtreme Heater in my 230SSI Chapparell for several years and have no problems. It gives me the ability to take the boat out at any time without worrying about it freezing at night. Over the past few years I have also added heaters to my Sea Do and Wave Runner as insurance against freezing. It is much easier than winterizing the machines every year and I can take a spin whenever a nice day comes along. My experience with Steve at Xtreme Heaters has been very positive. When I didn't test one of the heaters properly and thought that it wasn't working Steve tested it for me and verified that it was working correctly. (Although the heater was working correctly, he replaced the heater with and newer model at no charge. to make me feel more comfortable). There are very few products that have served me as well as the Xtreme Heaters.

Jon B - Gainesville, GA

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I have also added heaters to my Sea Do and Wave Runner

Keeping a VW Bus warm in the mountains of Colorado with the Xtreme Heater

Living high in the mountains of Colorado, the weather gets very cold at times, making it hard for my 1970 VW Bus to start up in the mornings. After I installed the Xtreme Heater in the engine compartment, the Bus starts up every time. It works much better than the block heater I was using and uses very little wattage. The Xtreme Heater is a must for anyone owning a vintage Volkswagen in the cold.

Nick
Silverthorne, CO

Very excited to be able to use my boat year round!!

I own a Malibu 23 LSV and use it on a lake in North Carolina. I have recently installed an Xtreme 450 watt Engine Compartment Heater with the quick release mount and am very excited to be able to use my boat year round. After I reading through the manual, the mount and heater only took a few minutes to install. On our next 70 degree day I plan to drop the boat off the lift, pop the heater out of the mount, and go wake surfing. Now I'll be able to enjoy warm fall and winter days on the boat, instead of looking at it on the lift wishing I didn't have to winterize it for the season.
--Thanks Again, Justin Myers

My buddies were impressed with the setup since we were still out long after they had winterized

Overall the heater appears to work good. We had a wakeboard session Thanksgiving weekend and I put it up the first week of Dec (saving Nov dry storage fees). Plan is to have it out late Feb for ballast and Perfect pass installs and be on the lake by St Patrick's Day (40 deg water temps).

Again living in Kansas, my goal was to extend my spring and fall by 6-8 weeks each and have some extra insurance the block would not freeze. My buddies were impressed with the setup since we were still out long after they had winterized . --Brian

A few more warm and sunny Indian Summer days of skiing

Hey dudes, your dandy little heater will be protecting the precious Holman Moody Racing Engine in our Ol' vintage '75 Mastercraft ski boat in hopes of a few more warm and sunny Indian Summer days of skiing. Then I'm thinking of using it in combo with a timer to preheat my truck cab this winter, what da ya think?

Thanks,
Tony T Vermont

The Xtreme heater heated my boat bilge for pennies a night!

Your heater worked great in the boat, and is now working great in my truck.

I was skeptical about it only using $0.02/ hour, so to make sure that it came on each night in the boat and to see how much it actually cost I had it plugged into a Kill-A-Watt meter. Just as advertised, it heated my boat bilge for pennies a night. I used it for about a month and it cost a whopping $0.31.

Now it's making my co-workers jealous. I put it in the cab of my truck and ran the cord through the slider windows and out the back of the cap. I back up to the garage and plug it in. Now for pennies a night I come out to a truck with nice clear windows that I no longer have to scrape the frost off from. 'Sure wish they had an outlet at my work. It's a lot cheaper and more effective then waiting for the truck to warm up enough to keep them clear.

With more time and less aggravation each morning, I'm a happy sledder.

Thanks, Xtreme Heater !!!

Max Speed, Two time Champion Hammerhead Sledder

www.maxspeedsledracing.info

Nothing but the best for my baby!

I recently purchased my very first Bilge heater for my 27' Regal 2700. After researching most of the competition I decided upon the Xtreme Heater XXXHEAT - nothing but the best for my baby! It's compact design and impressive specs made it an easy choice. I was concerned about installing the heater myself but found it to be a breeze. 4 screws, run the wire, attach the plug and the heater was up and running. I highly recommend this awesome product!
--Sal Veni

For me in the age where CUSTOMER SERVICE is a forgotten word Xtreme Heaters went the extra mile to make my purchase a memorable one

The well-documented drought in North Carolina, specifically Lake Norman where I live, has adversely effected recreational boating. The last time I was able to use my boat was the first week in August. The lake water level is down about seven feet preventing me from lowering the boatlift.

The cold weather is now upon us leaving the boat on the lift this winter. This raised the issue of winterizing, which I have never done before. So I visited my local West Marine store looking for a bilge heater. The sales person recommended your product so I made the purchase and headed home. Once home I read through the instruction material and had a few questions before installing it. I called your customer service number and Steve the owner, to my surprise, answered from his home. As we spoke he discovered the unit I purchased was two years old and did not have the LED power indicator light witch was important to me. He said that he would get back to me after he got to the office to see if he had someone in my area to swap out my older unit for the new model with an led power light . Steve emailed me back with in an hour with information to do exchange. For me in the age where CUSTOMER SERVICE is a forgotten word Xtreme Heaters went the extra mile to make my purchase a memorable one. I can't tell you how impressed I was with their professionalism and courtesy making me truly glad I purchased their product - Sincerely, Ron La Morte, Mooresville, NC 28117

Buy one today, buy it from Steve and you will be quite happy that you did

purchased an Xtreme Heater from West Marine in Nashville and installed it on my Chaparral 233 Sunesta before the frost hit Tennessee in order to delay or refrain from winterizing the boat and extending the boating season. When the temperature dropped below forty degrees Fahrenheit it was soon obvious that the thermostat was malfunctioning. With the temperature set to drop in two days to its lowest level (in the teens) in many years I was very concerned to say the least. So I called the factory and to my surprise Steve, the owner, answered the phone. He was concerned as well and he told me to keep the unit I had and he would overnight a new one. And he did. This is very unusual in today's marketplace as he did every thing possible to make it right for the customer. The new heater works just as advertised and I am very pleased, both in the level of customer service and the performance of the Xtreme. Buy one today, buy it from Steve and you will be quite happy that you did.

Looking forward to being able to use my 2000 Bayliner 2353"during the usually mild Lake Norman winters

I just finished installing my Xtreme Heater and I'm looking forward to being able to use my 2000 Bayliner 2353 during the usually mild Lake Norman winters. Installation was simple, as you can see by the pictures, you can install them in just about any position.
--Denny

The Xtreme Heater has given us an extra 3-4 months of lake time every year!!

The Lagniappe (French for "just a little something extra") is a Sea Ray 210 Select. We can now use her year around on Lake Wylie, since getting the Xtreme Heater. Previously, we had her winterized on the lift in November and could not go out on the lake on warm winter days at all until Spring "de-winterizing". The Xtreme Heater has given us an extra 3-4 months of lake time every year!! --Jake Taylor

The installation of my Xtreme Heater was a breeze

The installation of my Xtreme heater was a breeze. Literally a tape measurer, screw driver and four screws is all that it took to install the heater.

I chose my 600 watt Xtreme Heater because of its compact design and good looks. I like that the Xtreme Heater can safely remain in its place year round and not be a hindrance when I need to do maintenance.

I wanted to maximize the boating season and with this product I feel confident staying in the water until December. This adds a month to my boating season each year. The cost of the heater will be recouped after the first year in storage fees alone!

Thank you,
Pat B
Chesapeake Bay

I did not want to worry about cold weather problems in the engine compartment

I have invested a great deal of time and resources in my twin engine Formula PC 27 and I did not want to worry about cold weather problems in the engine compartment. After carefully researching the options, I purchased the mid-size Xtreme Heater. It has exceeded my expectations. I place it in the engine compartment in late November with full confidence that it will perform as promised throughout the winter months of the Northwest. I am particularly pleased with the availability of Steve to answer any questions that I might have about the heater and was impressed when he assured me that he stands by his product for many years.

The quality of the heater combined with the customer service provided by Steve make the heater a product worth owning! - Thanks Sylvia

I would recommend Xtreme Heaters" to anyone simply based on customer service

I would like to thank you and Xtreme Heaters for the exceptional customer service I received on the XXX heater I recently purchased from a local boat store. I contacted you with what I thought was a simple question about the heater function. After asking me a few question you told me the heater was an older model (up to 3 years old), to return it, and you would immediately ship the new current model. Your response was totally unexpected but your honesty and quick customer service was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Xtreme Heaters to anyone simply based on customer service.

Attached is a picture of my 2008 31 foot Sea Ray Sundancer in which I installed the new bilge heater - Thanks again, Ernie

I would highly recommend the Xtreme Marine Compartment Heaters for all boaters that do not want to winterize the motors and use their boat year round

My 33' Sea Ray Sundancer has limited work area in the bilge and I do not want to always step over a heater when trying to work in small spaces. The Xtreme Heater has a small footprint and comes with a long prewired cord that can be plugged into a 115 volt receptacle or hard wired in the boat. For my application I plugged my Xtreme Heater into a 115 volt receptacle and will remove and store during the warmer months until it is needed again. " - RTF, Tennessee

I could not be more satisfied with my new heater or with the fantastic customer service

I recently purchased one of your heaters for my 32' Tiara and although reasonably pleased, I had some concerns about the operation of the heater. When I called your company number, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was speaking to the president of the company.

I explained my concerns and Steve, the president, immediately told me that I had an older unit that was no longer manufactured. Steve then asked me if I would be willing to exchange my unit for a brand new one. Of Course I would was my response. As quickly as I could send my heater to Steve, he sent a new one to me. I think the two units passed each other in the Atlanta airport. I could not be more satisfied with my new heater or with the fantastic customer service. That is the way to run a company. - Congratulations, Steve! -- Sincerely, Irwin

I'm impressed with your design of the Xtreme (450w)

Hi Steve, It's January in Maryland and my wife and I just took the boat to Baltimore's Inner Harbor for the weekend. I think we were the only ones out except for the commercial traffic. What a treat!

I just had a chance to test the heaters. Uh...wow! I'm impressed with your design of the Xtreme (450w) you sent (are those heat sync's in there? ...interesting way to create heat without spark risk). It does take a little bit to warm up, but when it does...WOW. And then you've got the fan running well after the heat elements turn off...great way to maximize the output! Thanks for all your help in designing a system that will work for my powercat and it's unique needs. I'm very happy with the results. --Kurt

Custom Heater Location

Steve here's where I mounted the heater. Hanging under the transom step.40 foot SeaRay

I am completely pleased with the 600 watt Xtreme bilge heater that I purchased for my Tiara 40 mid cabin express.

The engines in this boat are twin 480 horsepower cumins diesels. These engines are mounted backwards from a normal installation and drive the boat through a V drive. The bilge heater is mounted against the stearn about 24 " above the bilge and pointed directly between the 2 engines. The small size and light weight are very impressive. For additional safety reasons, I mounted the heater directly in front of the Fireboy auto fire extinguisher system (app. 24 " in front of it). Thanks for a great product.
--John Slater

I installed two of your Xtreme heaters in my 2005 Monterey 250CR cabin cruiser

Thanks for making a great product. I installed two of your Xtreme heaters in my 2005 Monterey 250CR cabin cruiser. One was installed in the engine room and one was installed in the cabin. They worked great, but after the divorce she got the boat. I have since remarried and purchased a new boat called the SWEET MELISSA. She is a 2001 Regal 2660 Commodore cabin cruiser. We boat on the James River in Virginia all year long. Having the Xtreme heaters installed on the boat gives me all year long boating without worrying about the water lines freezing. I have attached the pictures of both boats; however I have been unable to find the install pictures from my 05 Monterey.
Sincerely, Captain Albert

PS: I enjoy relaxing on the boat year long while waiting for calls to assist disabled boaters on the James River as a Boat US Tow Boat Captain.

Small engine compartment - but still got the Heater to fit

The engine compartment on my boat is small and jam packed full of everything. Space was very limited as to where I could locate the heater without blocking the intake or exhaust ports. The best place I found was high up on the stern (port side) angled down towards the starboard outdrive. Even with removing the alternator and various other parts, I'm still not sure how I fit back there.

The Xtreme Heater and its customer service surpass any company I have dealt with in a very long time

The end of another great boating season comes upon us. I wasn't ready to put our SeaRay 340 with, twin 8.1's away. In fact after speaking with friends we decided for the first time to keep our boats in the water in case of some warm days of the winter months. We boat the lower Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay and the winter weather can dip below freezing for extended time frames. This was our concern. After speaking to West Marine sales and our boat mechanic, they recommended the Xtreme boat heater. Compared to the others I looked at, the Xtreme heater was, by far, the most compact and easy to mount in the cramped engine compartment. I was unable to obtain a quick release bracket so I contacted Xtreme Heaters directly.

This is where I was really convinced that the Xtreme Boat Heater and its customer service surpass any company I have dealt with in a very long time. I explained my time sensitive issue to obtain the mount and urgency for installation. The person expressed concern and explained that they were completely sold out. However, they were expecting to be restocked in two weeks. He displayed genuine concern and understanding to satisfy me. He told me that if I call him in two weeks he will have the mount for me. He said, "In fact, I will give you the mount free." I was thrown aback, because I did not ask or expect this during our conversation.

I asked for his name and he replied, "Just ask for Steve, I own the company". I was astounded.

Sure enough, two weeks went by and I called Steve. He told me the mounts were in, and will ship mine to me priority mail. I thanked him and offered to at least pay for the shipping. He refused to allow me to do this. Steve, you are terrific. I installed the mount and have visited our boat every weekend. The weather here has already dipped below freezing. I open the engine hatch and can feel the warmer temperature emitting from the compartment. I am now rest assured that this heater will do its job over the winter, to protect our engines and generator.

I have already boasted and complimented about Steve and the Xtreme boat heater to West Marine and our boat mechanic who is a Crownline and Monterey dealer.

Steve, You da BOMB, and thanks again.

Sincerely,
Nick C
Manassas, VA

Thanks for your great service!

I wanted to say thanks for your great service today. I really appreciate your talking to me and helping solve the issue by exchanging the Xtreme heater. I like the new LED feature. I bought one of the earlier versions, a few years ago because I liked the compact design that you had crafted for the heater. Tomorrow, I'm going to head back up to the boat and check out the engine compartment temperature. I'll let you know the results. My boat the Yeah, Baby is a Chaparral 290 Signature from Randy, Ricky and the crew at Starboard Marine. I'm in the business of service also - I'm a builder. I really appreciate you willingness to take the time to talk to me and for you prompt action to help me out.

Sincerely,
Bill

No fear of explosion due to fuel vapors igniting with your ignition protected units

Steve, we really like the heaters, they will provide a great way to keep our engine rooms from sweating down here in north central Florida where we see many nights drop down into the 30s and then warm up in the days to the 80s.Your heaters will keep our engines looking great for years to come because no condensation means no water spots or rust. Best of all no fear of explosion due to fuel vapors igniting with your ignition protected units.

Thanks again, Capt. Bryce Jemison

The Ignition protected feature gives me peace of mind

I really like how compact and light weight your [Xtreme] Heaters are. The fact that they are ignition protected gives me peace of mind while it is stored.

The Quick Release Bracket Mount makes life really easy!

I really like the optional "quick release bracket mount" this makes it easy to take the unit out before we use our boat and just as easy to put back in to protect it on those cool nights.

The Xtreme Heater worked it's magic for the second winter in a row.

Dear Steve...I wanted to send you a few pictures of the my boat. I moved it to Colorado two years ago from sunny California and was immediately concerned about winter storage. Tha boat is kept in an indoor storage facility which has 110v outlets but no heat. Since it has two motors, winterizing it is a pain. I decided to try your larger Xtreme heater. I followed the directions and pointed the fan area toward the transom and just plugged it in. The temps in this part of Colorado get down below 0 degrees regularly so I blocked all air inlets, taped over water inlets and covered the exhaust and drives.

Last week I uncovered the boat and the Xtreme heater worked it's magic for the second winter in a row. Thanks much for a great product. I feel good knowing that the system has a proven track record for safety and also will protect my pride and joy from the damaging effects of such extreme temperatures.

Best Jim W

Flat out, without question, THE BEST customer service I've encountered in 4+ decades of boat ownership.

Xtreme Heaters has Xtreme pride in the quality of their product and Xtreme loyalty to their customers. In our part of Florida, cold weather comes a couple of times each year but winterizing isn't an option because we fish year-round. The Xtreme Heater is the perfect solution to keep our single screw diesel ready to go and with customer service way beyond what might be expected, we've found the winning combination.

Good Product!

Good product - Thanks ,George

The marine mechanic recommended it

Dear Xtreme, I just purchased your 300w heater for my Eastern Downeast 27 because the boat is in a slip year round and the marine mechanic recommended it. After some internet research i purchased one of the Xtreme units . Since i use my boat year round on lake Norman and below freezing is common during the winter i can use the boat with confidence .Great product. I have it hardwired into the 120 shore power and the installation couldn't have been easier. - Thanks John H

Custom Heater Location

Customized boat heater location photos - Dave

Extremely helpful facilitating the rapid replacement of my Xtreme heater

You may remember that you were extremely helpful facilitating the rapid replacement of my Xtreme heater this past winter. You asked for some pictures of the installation of my heater. Well, I finally got around to it, and here they are. Best Regards, Glenn, Annapolis, MD

Xtreme Heaters are exhausting aft toward the forward end of the engines.

Here is a shot of the Defever 44 trawler and the two heaters installed. The photo is looking forward. The heaters are exhausting aft toward the forward end of the engines. The engines are Perkins 6-3544M diesels.
--Tom Blanchard

Purchased Two Xtreme Heaters!

Thanks, David Oswald.

First Washington Winter coming up!

I picked up the component spray at Radio Shack and the heater worked perfectly. I have a single screw 350 Merc. This year will be my 1st, in the water through the winter. I'm in Washington State so freezing isn't a huge issue, but still a factor. I've attached a couple of pictures to show you the placement of the heater. Does it look OK to you? Thanks again for the help. - Fred Holland

They work great - Thanks for the good product.

This is a picture of my boat that we keep on lake Lanier .I had Marine Max install 2 of your large heaters in the engine room 2 years ago. They work great - Thanks for the good product.

The Xtreme Heater is one of the few heaters that the marina will allow us to use unattended

In Yorktown, VA, we have freezing weather only for a few weeks each year. My diesels have coolant that wont freeze, but the raw water should be either drained from the strainers and engines, or the engine compartment must be heated for safety. The Xtreme heater keeps the compartment well above freezing, according to my recording thermometer. The heater is not permanently installed, as it is not needed for most of the year. Once, when it was new, I happened to open the hatch, and it was just shutting off -- so I knew that it worked and stopped worrying. It is one of the few heaters that the marina will allow us to use unattended.

Ralph S

Many Custom Installs of the Xtreme Heater

As you requested... Photos of two Xtreme 450's installed in the Engine Room of "Heavenly Daze" a Defever 53 POC. Note the starboard side heater just below the generator is installed sideways and upside down! And note the custom foot stand to elevate the heater apx 6 inches just in front of the port side engine. Four additional Xtreme heaters are installed under the deck in the fwd hull and in all three heads!
I am still interested in two more 600's with higher set point T-Stats. Cheers!
Don
"Heavenly Daze"
Defever 53 POC, Baltimore Harbor

Some still believe in customer service

Everything went fine. Once again I want to thank you for your help. It is nice to know that some still believes in customer service - Ron

A great furnace back up on our houseboat

The Xtreme Heaters work great as a backup to our houseboat furnace to keep water pipes, pumps, and holding tanks safe

I am very happy with the Xtreme Heater and will tell friends how good it works

Purchased Model XXX Heat Xtreme Heater 600 . Installed in Bilge Motor Compartment of a 2000 Fantasy 18' X 84' Houseboat . Two 5.7 V 8 engines and a 4 cyl Generator in the area . Not sure what impact on electric bill this winter . Checked about 1 time each week and the temp was between 40 and 50 degrees . I have removed the heater for the summer & will install in late fall . I am very happy with the Xtreme Heater and will tell friends how good it works.

James B

This 25' Bayfield Sloop is located in the Chesapeake area the only location he had was to mount it upside-down

I am glad to count on the Xtreme Heater to maintain a constant heat in my engine room. This is special.

Greetings,
Some photos for you. We have lived on Westsail 32, at Saugatuck Yacht Services, Saugatuck, Michigan for the past five winters. The Kalamazoo River freezes hard in January and I keep one P500 Ice Eater, on the stern, to keep the ice at bay. My engine room is winterized, but I like to keep it warm as a buffer to the harsh temperatures found at these lattidudes. Right now, it is 22 degrees F outside, we sit in a cradle of ice, listening to the crunching sound of 4 inch thick ice rubbing against my fiberglass hull as the winds drive us to port. The rising and falling of the river constantly changes the level of the water. The engine room reports 42.7 degrees as the mast hallards rattle in the 20 knot wind. Down below we are warm at 70 degrees thanks to the Refleks Ships stove. From time to time the boat will lurch forward and bash into the ice found at the bow to my Westsail. Only the movement of the boat keeps the ice free from solidifying and fixing the hull in a permanent position. I am glad to count on the Xtreme Heat to maintain a constant heat in my engine room. This is special. Good Day.

Bruce. T

Love the heater - seemed to do a good job last season

Xtreme Heaters guys, Sorry so long to get back to you. I finally was doing some work in the bilge and had the camera handy so I am sending you some shots. The picture of the electrical panel shows the dedicated breaker. Red toggle - not yet labeled but is dedicated 20 amp for the bilge heater.

The other two shots are of the mounted heater itself. I used a nylon cutting board from Wal-mart to serve as a rot-proof mount. Let me know what you think. If you want to post these on your web site I am okay for you to do that.

Love the heater - seemed to do a good job last season. By the way I used a couple of sponges stuffed into the bilge vents to keep out the winter air. The configuration of my bilge vents lended itself well to this solution. - Doug

I was able to use my boat on many occasions this winter

I purchased my Xtreme Heater in August and used it successfully throughout the winter. As a new boat owner, I was very apprehensive about relying on a small plug in heater to protect my engine block from cracking.

All of my boating friends advised me to winterize my boat and forget about it for 3 months. I didn't want to miss any warm fronts common during Georgia winters, so I tried the Xtreme boat heater. If the Xtreme Heater failed to protect my engine block, I would have probably given up boating. It turned out to be well worth the investment. I was able to use my boat on many occasions this winter. You should have seen the disappointing look on my neighbors and friends when they were stuck with winterized boats.

I recommend the Xtreme Heater as a great long term investment and as a simple way to extend your boating season. - Best regards, Ken

You can bet I'll be recommending Xtreme Heaters to my friends!

It was nice talking to you, and for such responsive customer service. You can bet I'll be recommending Xtreme Heaters to my friends! - Glenn

It is working great

Hey man. It is working great. Tonight will be the big test, but so far the engine room has not been below 39. I think the heater is coming on about 42 or so. - Doug

Thanks for your attention to my issue

Xtreme, Just to let you know that everything is OK. It turns out I did not strip enough insulation from one of the wires when I reconnected it to the Marinco adaptor. Used the cfc on the thermostat and the heater fired up immediately. Thanks for your attention to my issue. Hopes the heater works as good as your customer service. - Mike

I am in Washington state and we had some pretty cold days and nights here a couple weeks ago and it kept everything nice

I have the 450w Xtreme heater. It now comes on at about 38 and shuts off around 46. The ad says it should be 40 - 50. I guess my temp gauge could be off a little. I am in Washington state and we had some pretty cold days and nights here a couple weeks ago and it kept everything nice. I use a ceramic heater in the cabin which works well. Set on low it keeps it just above 40. My boat sits beside my house and when I am going to take the boat out I remove the heater since it is not mounted.

Thank you for the great customer service

Thank you for the great customer service, prompt response, and for a great product. - Regards, Glenn R

I have installed the Xtreme heater which is ignition protected

Thanks all! I have installed the Xtreme heater which is ignition protected. End of story. My boat ain't cherry, but I like it and don't want it to explode. - 84 Regal 255xl

I will recommend your Xtreme heaters to other boat owners

Xtreme - Everything is great. According to remote thermometer located in the engine compartment, it remains well above freezing even when outside temperature dropped to 18 degrees. Thank you very much for your assistance. I will recommend your Xtreme heaters to other boat owners. - Alden

Great customer service

Thank you for getting my heaters to me before the weekend so I can install them before it gets too cold. Great customer service. A-1 - Steve

Very impressive unit

Xtreme, I received the heater today. Very impressive unit. For the initial test I am going to set it in the engine compartment overnight with out mounting it .Let you know how good it works.

Rick - Looks like it worked great engine room stayed at 42 last night and it was 30 outside .Great product.

I have been very happy with it's performance and the way it saves a lot of $$'s versus it's competitors

I installed an Xtreme heater in my bilge this year and I have been very happy with it's performance and the way it saves a lot of $$'s versus it's competitors. I do have a question on how to permanently wire it into my shore power, but I will figure that one out soon. It is a great unit that does exactly what it is supposed to do and does it very well, at least here in Georgia.

I think it is important to acknowledge someone who steps up and delivers

Well I suppose it is only right that once in a while I praise a company instead of complaining about them. I received the 3 600watt units I ordered, they seem to be very well made and much higher quality than the BS one I already have. They are very compact and are easier to mount. The real reason I'm posting is that I received a phone call yesterday that Xtreme has gone through the approval process and the units are now certified as ignition protected. Kudos to them for spending the money and doing the right thing. They now have the only one on the market that can legally be installed in a gas boat.

Anyone who thinks I am plugging someone's product for gain, only has to review any of my past posts to see I do more criticizing than praising. But I think it is important to acknowledge someone who steps up and delivers. - Captain Keith

I really like the idea of taking the boat out on the occasional higher temp days we get in the Washington DC area

I really like the idea of taking the boat out on the occasional higher temp days we get in the Washington DC area. I only live 15 minutes from my marina and I am planning a number of interior projects throughout the winter months.

As you can tell, I'm not too keen on winterizing the engines. I've learned the hard way that disconnecting / reconnecting hoses on engines this age often bring bigger projects. Furthermore, I have not found a mechanic I trust yet.

I use a Xtreme heater, 450w model on my Bayliner 2455

I use a Xtreme heater, 450w model on my Bayliner 2455. Seems to work good. I don't keep my boat in the water and I use a small electric cabin heater set to the lowest setting in the cabin. This keeps the cabin in the 50's. I have all the cabinets opened and seat cushions up so the heat can get everywhere.

I installed an Xtreme heater in my bilge last year and they work great!

I installed an Xtreme heater in my bilge last year and they work great! The operation is inexpensive too! I am in GA where the temps do not reach critical very often so I am not sure just how these would be in a colder climate. My boat is in water year round. I do seal the vents when the temp is predicted to be below freezing and remove the seals if I want to go out.

I just drain the manifolds, plug in the heater and go home

have the Xtreme heater in my boat in north Atlanta. It hurts the pocket, but is worth it in my case were the temp goes from 18 to 65 in a week. That way I can hit the lake still. I just drain the manifolds, plug in the heater and go home.

These Xtreme heaters are so small I put a 600 w under each engine

Here is my plans. I live in Maryland and the winter here is never that bad. I bought 2 600 W Xtreme Heaters. One for each engine. Last year I had the BS heater 700 W, but it was so big I could only put it on the far side of the bilge. I just didn't feel good about the BS heater. But these Xtreme heaters are so small I put a 600 w under each engine. That should keep the bilge nice and toasty. Maybe a little overkill, but I like overkill. - Gripit offshoreonly.com

It is nice to know that someone still believes in customer service

Steve, Everything went fine. I installed heaters on the boat yesterday. Once again, I want to thank you for your help. It is nice to know that someone still believes in customer service. - Ron

I also used to use a Xtreme heater in my well house which was more reliable than a light bulb

I have used a heater for a long time and never had a problem. I also used to use a Xtreme heater in my well house which was more reliable than a light bulb - RBR2328, offshoreonly.com

They are MUCH smaller and therefore a lot easier to install that the somewhat unwieldy large BENSACO

Tacoma especially check out the XTREME heaters! They are MUCH smaller and therefore a lot easier to install that the somewhat unwieldy large BENSACO. - M/V Hau'Oli - 2002 Sea Ray 340