Jax,

Back off a bit you Olympic class Conclusion Jumper, and look at the
whole picture in your warped mind.

I've owned the boat for 15 yrs. My average running time per year is 47
hrs. The highest usage for a single year was 82 hrs.

If you re-read my post I only run the Red Dot heater during winter
sailing (Probably 1/4 of my sailing time) Most sailors would know this.
Also, When the Pilothouse get up to Temp. I shut the engine down to
enjoy the silence.

I fill my 20 gallon tank once a year. In the spring. I still have diesel
in it. About 1/8 to a 1/4 of a tank. This I pump out into a tank, when I
change filters and oil. The old fuel I give to a live aboard who heats
with diesel. He services my engine for this gift.

During the summer months I go on motor trips to get running time on my
engine. My problem has never been over use, it has always been under
use. I'm sure most Aux sailors will confirm this for you, since you
don't have a clue yourself.

As far as using the Micro Wave, to charge batteries, I suggest you get a
cook book as find out how long it takes to Micro Wave a couple of
Dungeness Crabs before you let that, "Magnificent Mind" of yours form a
assinine mental picture due to lack of knowledge.

Ole Thom