Has anyone used one of the portable propane camping/tent type heaters for cabin heat while on the hook? Of course care needs to be taken with storage of propane and I would never leave it on without being present. But to take the chill out of winter mornings and nights these small units look like a solution.
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Bob greenfield
Just make sure you have a hatch opnened where the CO2 can escape. I have found that alcoho stoves seem to burn hotter and cleaner but you still need to ventilate somewhat.
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Robert Pugh
We bought one for our cockpit in our 380. It was very unstable until I made a template of the console, cut a piece of 3/4 inch plywood to match and then screwed the table top heater to it. Of course, I painted the wood first. Now, it works great. Even in the cabin, I would expand on the base due to the problem of it tipping over when you move about the cabin.
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Terry
Hi Bob, I've decided to go with a Wallas...
furnace. It vents combustion air and exhaust gases through the same pipe to the outside of the boat. Much safer. They make a small 4,000 BTU kerosene forced air furnace that worked like a marvel on our H28. I'm planning on the 40D for our P42. I would advise NOT to use a propane camp stove inside the boat even with the port lights and hatches open. The combination of any unburned propane gas leaking into the bilge and the toxic exhaust gases make for a hazardous mix. It's just too risky IMHO. Terry
furnace. It vents combustion air and exhaust gases through the same pipe to the outside of the boat. Much safer. They make a small 4,000 BTU kerosene forced air furnace that worked like a marvel on our H28. I'm planning on the 40D for our P42. I would advise NOT to use a propane camp stove inside the boat even with the port lights and hatches open. The combination of any unburned propane gas leaking into the bilge and the toxic exhaust gases make for a hazardous mix. It's just too risky IMHO. Terry
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Andy Howard
Coleman Catalytic Heater
Bob, If that's what your talking about, they're great! We've got 2. Coleman says they can be used indoors without ventilation, but since I, or my heirs, don't want to be the ones to prove them wrong, we always cross ventilate with about an inch or so open hatch. We use them at anchor and also underway in the cockpit to extend our season.
Bob, If that's what your talking about, they're great! We've got 2. Coleman says they can be used indoors without ventilation, but since I, or my heirs, don't want to be the ones to prove them wrong, we always cross ventilate with about an inch or so open hatch. We use them at anchor and also underway in the cockpit to extend our season.
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Debo Cox
The "hydro" in Hydrocarbons
Hi! I live aboard, and the heaters like you're talking about work great. It also sounds like you have a handle on the warnings that go along with using one (ventilation, etc.) The one thing not mentioned so far is that one of the by-products of burning propane is water vapor. I'm sure this is not a problem if you're only on the hook overnight, but something to consider if you're doing it long-term. In the beginning of the winter, we were using an unvented propane heater, and the moisture was almost unbearable. Stay warm and be safe!
Hi! I live aboard, and the heaters like you're talking about work great. It also sounds like you have a handle on the warnings that go along with using one (ventilation, etc.) The one thing not mentioned so far is that one of the by-products of burning propane is water vapor. I'm sure this is not a problem if you're only on the hook overnight, but something to consider if you're doing it long-term. In the beginning of the winter, we were using an unvented propane heater, and the moisture was almost unbearable. Stay warm and be safe!
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matt
Coleman PowerCat
Hi, I currently use a small Coleman "PowerCat" propane heater that puts out about 3,000 btus while on the hook. It is great as long as it is not too cold. You just have to remember that it is a very wet heat and it needs ventilation... Good luck, matt
Hi, I currently use a small Coleman "PowerCat" propane heater that puts out about 3,000 btus while on the hook. It is great as long as it is not too cold. You just have to remember that it is a very wet heat and it needs ventilation... Good luck, matt
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Ed Schenck
Terry, the Wallas.
I can find dealers through Google but no one I have ever heard of. And their websites do not include pricing. Where did you purchase your Wallas heater?
I can find dealers through Google but no one I have ever heard of. And their websites do not include pricing. Where did you purchase your Wallas heater?
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Terry
Hi Ed, we've not purchased the heater yet,...
Scan Marine is a Seattle dealer that carries the Wallas. Our H28 had a Wallas 1300 installed by the previous owner. It produced 4,000 BTU of dry forced air heat and took up very little space. Slick unit, quiet and used about 4.25 oz./hr. of kerosene. They recommend a 40D for our boat, which produces up to 14,000 BTU. I'm thinking of installing it in the main propulsion room. It takes up very little space and uses diesel fuel. Scan Marine 2144 Westlake Ave. Suite D Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: 206/285-3675 FAX: 206/285-9532 They have no e-mail service but their web site is scanmarine.com. A fellow skipper has a 30D and really likes it. He lives aboard and uses it all the time. He told me he breaks it down every season to service it; clean the combustion chamber, etc. Terry
Scan Marine is a Seattle dealer that carries the Wallas. Our H28 had a Wallas 1300 installed by the previous owner. It produced 4,000 BTU of dry forced air heat and took up very little space. Slick unit, quiet and used about 4.25 oz./hr. of kerosene. They recommend a 40D for our boat, which produces up to 14,000 BTU. I'm thinking of installing it in the main propulsion room. It takes up very little space and uses diesel fuel. Scan Marine 2144 Westlake Ave. Suite D Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: 206/285-3675 FAX: 206/285-9532 They have no e-mail service but their web site is scanmarine.com. A fellow skipper has a 30D and really likes it. He lives aboard and uses it all the time. He told me he breaks it down every season to service it; clean the combustion chamber, etc. Terry
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Terry
Hi Ed, a correction...their web site is...
scanmarineusa.com and their toll free number is 888/606-6665. Terry
scanmarineusa.com and their toll free number is 888/606-6665. Terry
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Ed Schenck
Thanks Terry,
that 30D looks like it would be right for my boat. I like the idea of not needing another source of fuel. I'll give them a call.
that 30D looks like it would be right for my boat. I like the idea of not needing another source of fuel. I'll give them a call.
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tony z
vented tent heater
I have been eying the Zodi tent heater. The combustion occures outside and a hot air hose (4" diameter) pumps clean hot/warm air into the tent. I was thinking using the deck thru fittings (4") and keeping the heater on deck. I think this would be safe. Anyone trying this now ?
I have been eying the Zodi tent heater. The combustion occures outside and a hot air hose (4" diameter) pumps clean hot/warm air into the tent. I was thinking using the deck thru fittings (4") and keeping the heater on deck. I think this would be safe. Anyone trying this now ?
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