eWay is the name of the mobile electric heater that AWN presented this week. With compact dimensions of 402 x 363 x 85 millimetres and a weight of 4.8 kilograms, it is designed to fit even on small boats and can be set up or mounted on the bulkhead. It is heated electrically by circulating the air in the room, just like a radiator at home. The eWay can heat with 400 and 800 watts. That doesn't sound like a lot at first, but the experts at Wibo assure us that thanks to efficient heating elements and electronic control, the saloon in the boat can be heated to a cosy temperature very quickly.
The temperature can be set on the heater itself or regulated using a wireless thermostat. This can be placed in the boat and a desired temperature can be set. Once this temperature is reached, the eWay switches off automatically; when the air cools down, it starts heating again.
According to AWN, the new heater can also be operated with the consumer battery on board. This requires an inverter, as the heater has a plug for 230 volts. However, the inverter should be connected to the terminals of the battery, as over 30 amps of current flow at 400 watts of heating power with 12 volts. This is too much for the cigarette lighter.
Unlike most fan heaters, the eWay is also designed for unattended continuous operation. It is also equipped with Wi-Fi and can be controlled via a smartphone app. If an internet connection via Wi-Fi is available in the harbour, the heater can even be operated remotely and sailors can check the temperature in their boat from home.
For a surcharge of 50 euros, AWN offers to cover the front with a film on which motifs of your choice can be printed.
The eWay is available in white and anthracite and costs 999 euros. The PerfectPower inverter from Waeco recommended by AWN costs 100 euros.
