Alternate heat source question
 

Probably a Shipmate brand, like the one I just removed from my boat.
It's not really needed given our location, but I can appreciate where
you're coming from. We just moved down from Sammamish, where we lived
for the past two years. We sure do miss cruising in the Sound.

Regards,

Louis
s/v Synergy
Westsail 32 #679
Miami, FL

"DB" wrote in message ...
Dick:
Thanks for you insights. If we didn't love our Islander so much, a Westy was
our other choice. We cruised in and out of Fisherman Bay just last year. We
draw
nearly six feet so the entrance there has somewhat of a pucker factor to it.
:-)
Do you know the brand name of your kerosene heater? I've been in West
Marine, Fisheries Supply, Home Depot and a few others looking for a small
footprint kerosene heater. No joy yet.

Dan

Alternate heat source question
 

FYI
I have a Coronado 25 and I looked at Mr. Heater "Portable Buddy" @
www.wheretofindbuddy.com
Runs on the same tank as my gas grill, that would no be being used at 40 deg
anyway.
I would need to see an ice breaker to get out any time soon, It's cold here
in Baltimore..........

Blue Skies,
JRS

"Vito" wrote in message
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"DDeanFountain" wrote
...... If a water heater produces 140F degree water, I doubt you will
get
more than a
few degrees rise in temperature ... using an automotive style heater
core.


This is true, but the rise may still be worthwhile if one keeps it cheap
and
simple.

One could get a small car radiator or heater core and plumb it in series
with the water coming out of the motor going into the exhaust. It won't do
much because the water is only about 120 - 140 degrees but it's cheap,
simple safe, and should make a small cabin more comfortable - at least
while
motoring. OTOH using water from a water heater is a waste. Whatever
heated
that water would be better used to heat the cabin.

A small propane heater heats my whole house. It is so efficient that one
can *almost* hold one's hand on the metal chimney because the hot burned
gasses spend so much time giving up their heat in a metal labyrinth before
exiting. A 1/10 scale model would be perfect for a boat. I'm surprised
nobody makes one ... or do they?

The propane "furnace" in my motor home is little more than a foot square,
sits in a compartment that is outside the cabin for safety, and provides
forced air heat. One could mount one in a sail locker or a detachable
"deck
house" like they do carry-on AC units.

A little ingenuity .....