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• Since we're talking winter, and of course heaters... how about something really small?
  • Just bought a Little Buddy propane for Jaunty in winter.
    • Link to a photo...
      • Hmmm, seems about right... "indoor safe."
        • The best place to locate it, is as close to the cabin sole as possible.
    • I've used Coleman Black Cat catalytic propane heaters (correction)
  • Dylan Winter swears by candles in his small boats.
    • I look for ease of use, ease of handling when operating/hot, ease of setup and starting.
      • We don't use the flower pots, but I use candles for a faux fire, like this:
        • Nothing beats dry heat on a boat when it's cool and damp! Also works well as a shrine.
          • Candles are....
            • Humph.
        • Looks damn comfortable...
  • Re: Since we're talking winter, and of course heaters... how about something really small?
    • Old Force 10
    • Your Dads Force 10 worked better than mine!
      • This was the kerosene heater
        • Kerosene could have made all the difference.
          • I should probably add a caveat...
            • Mr Safety
  • Re: Since we're talking winter, and of course heaters... how about something really small?
  • Re: Since we're talking winter, and of course heaters... Are you in a slip?...
    • You can't beat electric heat for a boat. Dry, safe.
      • Re: You can't beat electric heat for a boat. Dry, safe. -- until . . .
        • I used an electric heater aboard Passage at the dock. Never had a problem until.....
        • That is a concern. Most electric heaters are pulling the full load.
        • Many power strips aren't worthy
  • I bought a Coleman Sport Cat heater for my Montgomery 17 but found that
    • I'll have to try it out in my living room, see what I can see.