"Joe" wrote in message om...
That's a nice torch but can it burn propane? It is important to
have a nice, clean-burning flame since the heater is not vented
to the outside of the cabin.

Most burn Kerosene. If properly used the throte of the torch becomes
so hot the kerosene is vaporized as it enters the flame. It is a very
clean burn, no soot at all. In the picture of the torch you will see a
pre heater tub that is suppose to be under the torch not the valves,
it is filled with fuel to preheat the burner. This type torch has been
used for close to 100 years. As I stated before you can get ones with
vertical flames that would work perfect for your heater. As others
have stated your coleman tank will last 4 hours IF your lucky.

If I recall, those old-style torches are gawdawful noisy. I recall
the one my dear departed dad used to melt lead. It roared enough
to wake up the dead. I doubt one could get a decent night's sleep
listening to that racket.

My little heater will run longer than four hours - guaranteed.
I've already run it two hours on low for testing and the
bottle is only a little lighter than a new one. I use the same
bottles on my Force 10 barbeque and even with the much larger
burner the barbeque lasts about 8 hours before it needs a new
bottle. I'm guessing two or three nights on low heat per propane
bottle which amounts to less than a buck a night for a nice warm
cabin.

But, I'll let you skeptics know when we get a cold front.
None so far to speak of. Today's it's in the mid 80's with warm
southerly winds. Supposed to be some sort of little front
coming on Thanksgiving but no significant temperature drop
associated with it.

Inside my fine english steel vessel you see no steel at all. Only fine
Phillipino mahogony, Tan swede cushions, and fine vintage WWII issue
Chelsea instruments from the battleship Oklahoma hanging on the
bulkheads mixed with antique fine art. I have a favored print of the
river Thames warfes dated 1830.

When I bought RedCloud I stripped the interior Epoxied all the steel
re-wired all the boat, all new state of the art lighting including
side lite fiberoptics and LED lighitng put in 2 inches of insulation
then Mahogany. For the shower and head I used grp sheeting like you
see in many fine resturants.

Sounds very spiffy. It's always nice to hear about fine vessels
of which the owner is proud and happy enough to keep and
sail for extended periods of time. This is indicative of a satisfied
man, real sailor and a fine vessel.

Note the difference between your situation and that of the
great pretender, Bobsprit, who has purchased a string of
lackluster, unsuitable vessels only to attempt to get rid of
them soon after he discovers they aren't capable of impressing
his friends, let alone being suitable for cruising and living
aboard comfortably. It's a shame.

People such as you myself, Ole Thom, Mooron, Navigator,
and even Gilligan, if ever he should trade a mountain cabin
in for a sea level cruising yacht, personify the true meaning
of sailing. You even have me beat in a couple of areas one
of which is your most excellent crew. Steel boat or not,
you are to be commended.

Wishing you and Miss Terry a fine Thanksgiving day.

Respectfully,
Capt. Neal
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