In order to extend my sailing season, I'm about to take the plunge and install a permanent cabin heater. In the past I've used The Origo alcohol heater with good success during the summer, but it just don't cut it in January. ;-) Hot water seems to make the most sense, except cost is an issue. Diesel forced air such as the Wallas 1800 Sail, then again routing the ductwork can be interesting. I was looking for feedback and experience on heater units and installation and routing. Direct experience with a Hunter 30T would be optimal. Thanks in advance,
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Terry
Hi Bob, we had the Wallas 1200(?) on...
our 1989 H28 and it worked great. Bulkhead mounted above galley sink. No duct work required. A gallon of kerosene lasted all season. Fuel container located in bottom of hanging locker in aft cabin. Terry
our 1989 H28 and it worked great. Bulkhead mounted above galley sink. No duct work required. A gallon of kerosene lasted all season. Fuel container located in bottom of hanging locker in aft cabin. Terry
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Eric
Heater for 18-wheelers
Our unit in out 1978 Hunter 30 is actually made for the cabin of an 18-wheeler truck. Works like a charm, fits the interior perfectly and keeps us cozy. Forget the name of the company right now but can find out for you if you'd like.
Our unit in out 1978 Hunter 30 is actually made for the cabin of an 18-wheeler truck. Works like a charm, fits the interior perfectly and keeps us cozy. Forget the name of the company right now but can find out for you if you'd like.
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tom evans-kennedy
force ten cosey cabin heater
i installed a force twn cosey cabin propane heater here 45 degrees north in nova scotia/ it works well and burns on high 1 pound every 3 hrs//i usualy run it 1/2 way//its vented out side//i would buy the propane version as a friend bought the deisel fuel version and it just a pain in the butt to get going and keep going//all the best with a cosey warm cabin/ we know what cold is all about i have a hunter 1980 27ft
i installed a force twn cosey cabin propane heater here 45 degrees north in nova scotia/ it works well and burns on high 1 pound every 3 hrs//i usualy run it 1/2 way//its vented out side//i would buy the propane version as a friend bought the deisel fuel version and it just a pain in the butt to get going and keep going//all the best with a cosey warm cabin/ we know what cold is all about i have a hunter 1980 27ft
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Ken
Forced air diesel
My old boat had a forced air diesel furnace, worked great. New boat has a propane system and is not as good. The propane is less cost but not as safe, have to fill another tank and heat is not as even (back birth is cold). Diesel system costs more, but runs off of supply from fuel tank, heats more evenly, drawbacks are; smell and noise, from pump and furnace it self ( sounds like a jet)
My old boat had a forced air diesel furnace, worked great. New boat has a propane system and is not as good. The propane is less cost but not as safe, have to fill another tank and heat is not as even (back birth is cold). Diesel system costs more, but runs off of supply from fuel tank, heats more evenly, drawbacks are; smell and noise, from pump and furnace it self ( sounds like a jet)
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Gary Wyngarden
Forced Air Diesel
Bob, We have forced air diesel on our 335. It is located under an access panel at the bottom of a very deep cockpit locker. It's out of the way, but very difficult to service. It's location also makes fresh air intake to the heater difficult. I have to prop the locker open part way and have been using my manual bilge pump hose to get fresh air to the heater compartment. If I don't take these steps, the heater pumps carbon monoxide into the cabin. When I do take these steps, I have no problem with CO. A safety recommendation is to install a CO detector regardless of the heater you decide on. The heater has ducts to both the aft cabin and the main cabin and keeps the boat very comfortable. As Ken said, a drawback is the noise, particularly since the heater is right next to the aft bunk where we sleep. With the heater, we can cruise year around. Hope this helps. Gary Wyngarden S/V Shibumi H335
Bob, We have forced air diesel on our 335. It is located under an access panel at the bottom of a very deep cockpit locker. It's out of the way, but very difficult to service. It's location also makes fresh air intake to the heater difficult. I have to prop the locker open part way and have been using my manual bilge pump hose to get fresh air to the heater compartment. If I don't take these steps, the heater pumps carbon monoxide into the cabin. When I do take these steps, I have no problem with CO. A safety recommendation is to install a CO detector regardless of the heater you decide on. The heater has ducts to both the aft cabin and the main cabin and keeps the boat very comfortable. As Ken said, a drawback is the noise, particularly since the heater is right next to the aft bunk where we sleep. With the heater, we can cruise year around. Hope this helps. Gary Wyngarden S/V Shibumi H335
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Gary Wyngarden
Afterthought
Bob, One consideration on your selection of a heater is the impact on your batteries. Our forced air diesel draws a little more than 3 amps when it's running which can have a real impact if you're in a cold anchorage for a couple of days. We added a second house battery to double our amp-hour capacity. Gary Wyngarden S/V Shibumi H335
Bob, One consideration on your selection of a heater is the impact on your batteries. Our forced air diesel draws a little more than 3 amps when it's running which can have a real impact if you're in a cold anchorage for a couple of days. We added a second house battery to double our amp-hour capacity. Gary Wyngarden S/V Shibumi H335
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Stirling Hasen
What brands/models of diesel heaters?
Hey Gary and Ken. What brands of diesel heaters are you guys talking about? Do you know of any with an outside fresh air intake system?
Hey Gary and Ken. What brands of diesel heaters are you guys talking about? Do you know of any with an outside fresh air intake system?
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Stirling Hasen
What brands/models of diesel heaters?
Hey Gary and Ken. What brands of diesel heaters are you guys talking about? Do you know of any with an outside fresh air intake system?
Hey Gary and Ken. What brands of diesel heaters are you guys talking about? Do you know of any with an outside fresh air intake system?
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