Working on boat in winter?

[Robert1224]

Ahoy,

So I want to work on my 79 Hunter 30 during the winter. Does anyone have ideas on a good way to provide heat inside the boat during the winter months when we see 20 degrees here up north? I do have electric at the boat but a marginal service so no "big draw" electric heaters work. I used a small electric ceramic heater last winter in it was inadequate. Thanks for you ideas.

Regards,
Bob

 

[Johnb]

There is plenty of information on the web about catalytic heaters, including how to use them safely inside tents, but I would still be hella cautious of fire, asphyxiation and CO poisoning. Never run one unattended or while sleeping.

 

[Jim Legere]

^^^ What John says!
I have a big kerosene space heater that puts out plenty of BTUs but using it in a closed up boat is a no-no. With the boat's heater (vents outside) and an electric (ceramic) heater, I can't get it warm enough for varnish or epoxy work if it is below freezing, so those kind of jobs have to wait until spring.