Hi Captain John, Nice picture in the photo forum. It brings new meaning to "home and hearth". As I'm planning on some cold weather cruising, I've been looking at a Dickinson solid fuel heater as a backup/supplement to my diesel forced air heater which uses about 3 amps when it operates. I've been put off by their comment on its being for "casual use" and by a BTU output that's less than their other heaters. What kind of outside temperatures are you using it in? How big a boat are you heating? What kind of fuel are you using? Is there any current draw for a fan or anything else? Thanks. Gary Wyngarden S/V Shibumi H335
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Dickinson diesel heater
We've had the diesel version on our 30' and now on our 40' Hunter. We live aboard year round and use our heater 24-7 once it's really cold(under40). We also use the heatpump for added heat and air circulation most of the winter as well, but the Dickinson is capable of keeping it comfortable down to about 20 by itself if we are out sailing or on the hook overnight. Do!!! follow the directions for installation... 1. As close to the sole as possible! I moved my table pedestal toward the mast for clearance on the 40...replaced the whole table on our old 30 after trying to put it 2 ft up(major cold feet). 2. Straight as possible out the coach roof with the 3" vent stack. It will maximize the unpowered draft available.(Max heat output!) 3. Gravity feed for fuel. I really dislike a pump running in the middle of the night. Good Sailing...
We've had the diesel version on our 30' and now on our 40' Hunter. We live aboard year round and use our heater 24-7 once it's really cold(under40). We also use the heatpump for added heat and air circulation most of the winter as well, but the Dickinson is capable of keeping it comfortable down to about 20 by itself if we are out sailing or on the hook overnight. Do!!! follow the directions for installation... 1. As close to the sole as possible! I moved my table pedestal toward the mast for clearance on the 40...replaced the whole table on our old 30 after trying to put it 2 ft up(major cold feet). 2. Straight as possible out the coach roof with the 3" vent stack. It will maximize the unpowered draft available.(Max heat output!) 3. Gravity feed for fuel. I really dislike a pump running in the middle of the night. Good Sailing...
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Thanks for the compliment. Lets see for teperature it was 5 degrees f. It is in a cherubini 33'. I primarily use turf but i have also used wood, coal and charcoal. I would definitely get one. I love mine and what a conversation starter.
Thanks for the compliment. Lets see for teperature it was 5 degrees f. It is in a cherubini 33'. I primarily use turf but i have also used wood, coal and charcoal. I would definitely get one. I love mine and what a conversation starter.
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