I'm new to houseboating, (July 05) and (suprise) I have a ton of questions. Thanks ahead of time for all of you with houseboating knowledge making a board like this possible!

My Harbor Master has a 19 gallon 120v water heater in the engine compartment. It looks to be from a Home Improvement store. It's definitely a DIY installation. It works, but I want to replace it with whatever should be there. 4 questions.......

1. Does anyone know what was likely to have come on it originally? This one takes up too much room where it is and just plain looks wrong.

2. Does anyone have any recomendations on what I should replace it with?

3. What details should I make sure I include in the new installation to do it correctly? (type of line, connectors, wiring, etc.)

4. Should the new unit be relocated to the mechanical room with the holding tank?

I want this to be safe and reliable, I appreciate any advice you might have. Thanks again!

Matt