advice on heating my boat please

Burnham Bob said:
thanks Captain Fantastic - what's it actually called?
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Bought it a few years ago so not sure if they are still in business

Oceancrown Uk ltd, 172 Ferry road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6JZ tel: 01702231922
The make is: EGT 8020i
Good luck; and if you locate one please let me know because I want to buy one more of these clever heaters.
 
I have had a couple of catalytic heaters over the years and they both appeared to 'run out of catalyst' and stop burning properly after a few years. Also wet and never really as warm as one would hope. Given space and money I'd go for a solid/liquid fuel 'woodburner' type of heater.

I do like the look of the refleks ranges and could just about fit one. Do they reek though?
 
Aye the Wallas heater we used to have was great, low power consumption, not too thirsty, took up minimal space in the boat. Was a sad day when it passed away, and it was told that with it being 1983 vintage I was unlikely to find the spares.
 
Lazy Kipper said:
That's a neat and cheap bit of kit.
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Perfect for very small boats, the great thing is you can actually fit them in the boat interior as the exhaust is inside the combustion air intake tube so any leaks from it can not enter the cabin. The air is recirculated which I am not so keen on but you can't have it all. They still use about the same a.h. to start as a Webo (less amps but 4 times as long like all Wallas) but once running use less than half an amp, and oh so quiet.
 
Ahh, you want a 'practical' solution.

Lazy Kipper said:
That's a neat and cheap bit of kit.
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I feel some replies may indicate a different understanding of 'cheap.'

For heating when not underway, how about putting one of these in your cockpit: http://www.calor.co.uk/shop/commerc...rcial-heaters/bullfinch-superglow-heater.html
connected to a * propane * cylinder, also outside but not draining into your cockpit. Place (fix with plastic pipe clips?) it close enough to the companionway that the radiant heat goes in, but the fumes and water stay out.
Make up a special washboard to let the heat through but to minimise the drafts.
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You could even consider using it inside when underway if it were secured, the washboards were out and you didn't mind the damp.

Alternatively, if you are looking for a seriously cheap solution and don't mind being warm and damp as opposed to cold and damp, how about a variation on one of these:
http://www.coleman.com/product/5033-700#.VF8QmhxhqtA

In truth, the damp issue is overstated. I have an open flame gas heater and yes, there will be condensation on windows etc after running it for some time, but the rest of the hull is well enough insulated that it is not unpleasant inside. It is however very well ventilated and I have a CO detector, which the heating does not trigger, though the grill does and very quickly!
 
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SAPurdie said:
I have had a couple of catalytic heaters over the years and they both appeared to 'run out of catalyst' and stop burning properly after a few years. Also wet and never really as warm as one would hope. Given space and money I'd go for a solid/liquid fuel 'woodburner' type of heater.

I do like the look of the refleks ranges and could just about fit one. Do they reek though?
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No, if properly fitted, can be used under way and are miserly in using fuel.
I think you'll have to import direct from Denmark or get them through Germany (though Gaelforce will probably be able to access a supply, as they're a real FV heater).
 
David2452 said:
Propex? Proper? and you call others skinflints, they have one advantage which is capital cost and why they are favored by skinflints./
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Thanks, but I don't have propex, I have diesel eberspacher but as a cheaper alternative I can't see any problems with the propex. Looks great value for money and next to a warm air diesel heater has to be the next best 'proper' thing.
 
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