Henry:
We heard about that approach too. We subsequently heard that the potential
for carbon monoxide and other nasty gases is too likely. It would be fine
with the companion way open so it remains an option...

As far as the 40 degree temps: it keeps most of the Stink potters in their
slips and we then have the Sound to ourselves. It really is fantastic
sailing and doesn't get that cold very often. It's usually a balmy 50 or so


Dan



"Henry" wrote in message news:_DhNb.96816$ts4.41405@pd7tw3no...

He suggested that I pick up a car/truck heater and plumb it
into the hot water heater system. It would provide heat while we're
under
way and allow us to go below and warm up once in a while.


That's what small power boats have.

If you can find a stove you can live with, there is an old trick for
heating
when at the dock. Put stove on low heat, invert a traditional terra cotta
ceramic plant pot and put it over the burner. It will heat up and radiate
nicely.

Henry.

"DB" wrote in message
...
Henry:
We heard about that approach too. We subsequently heard that the potential
for carbon monoxide and other nasty gases is too likely. It would be fine
with the companion way open so it remains an option...


Were does the CO ( & other nasty gases ) come from in what is hot water
radiator?
Only possible source I can think of is exhaust from the engine but we are
all risk limited exposure to this when motoring.

As far as the 40 degree temps: it keeps most of the Stink potters in their
slips and we then have the Sound to ourselves. It really is fantastic
sailing and doesn't get that cold very often. It's usually a balmy 50 or
so


Dan


JohnE

John:
I was referring to the "Flower Pot" cover over the propane burner producing
CO2. The hot water radiator would potentially avoid this problem and that's
why I'm exploring it.
We just lost a boating couple up here who turned on a propane heater and
went to sleep on the boat. They never woke up and I don't want join them
just yet.
Dan

"John.E" wrote in message
...

"DB" wrote in message
...
Henry:
We heard about that approach too. We subsequently heard that the
potential
for carbon monoxide and other nasty gases is too likely. It would be
fine
with the companion way open so it remains an option...


Were does the CO ( & other nasty gases ) come from in what is hot water
radiator?
Only possible source I can think of is exhaust from the engine but we are
all risk limited exposure to this when motoring.

As far as the 40 degree temps: it keeps most of the Stink potters in
their
slips and we then have the Sound to ourselves. It really is fantastic
sailing and doesn't get that cold very often. It's usually a balmy 50 or
so


Dan


JohnE

"DB" wrote in message
...
John:
I was referring to the "Flower Pot" cover over the propane burner
producing
CO2. The hot water radiator would potentially avoid this problem and
that's
why I'm exploring it.
We just lost a boating couple up here who turned on a propane heater and
went to sleep on the boat. They never woke up and I don't want join them
just yet.
Dan


I have to apologise as I missread the thread and was querying why an hot
water system would generate CO.

I am sorry to hear about your loss Dan.

JohnE