Electric heating solutions

Murv

Murv

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The main project for this summer will be upgrading the heating, this is two questions in one, really.

1) The eberspacher (when it works) heats the saloon and the aft cabin OK, but it leaves the galley area cold.
An oil filled radiator tops it up nicely but I was wondering about a permanent fixture to save keep lugging the radiator about.
There appears to be some new things on the market, flat panel infrared heaters. Anyone have any experience? Advantage seems to be they're very slimline and low powered but not sure whether infrared would really be suitable.
The other option might be a small oil filled radiator but wall-mounted. But all the ones I've found are quite long, I'd need one under 2' and ideally a bit smaller.
Any other options I've missed?

2) The heads. Both are absolute ice boxes in the winter! The forward one will be heated with a second diesel heater, but the aft cabin won't be.
I was wondering if an electric towel rail might do the job? If so, are there any safety issues with it being in the shower?
I'm struggling to find an IP67 rated one small enough, but the electrical connection would actually be outside the room, so would a normal one be OK?

Thanks in advance,
 
Murv said:
The main project for this summer will be upgrading the heating, this is two questions in one, really.

1) The eberspacher (when it works) heats the saloon and the aft cabin OK, but it leaves the galley area cold.
An oil filled radiator tops it up nicely but I was wondering about a permanent fixture to save keep lugging the radiator about.
There appears to be some new things on the market, flat panel infrared heaters. Anyone have any experience? Advantage seems to be they're very slimline and low powered but not sure whether infrared would really be suitable.
The other option might be a small oil filled radiator but wall-mounted. But all the ones I've found are quite long, I'd need one under 2' and ideally a bit smaller.
Any other options I've missed?

2) The heads. Both are absolute ice boxes in the winter! The forward one will be heated with a second diesel heater, but the aft cabin won't be.
I was wondering if an electric towel rail might do the job? If so, are there any safety issues with it being in the shower?
I'm struggling to find an IP67 rated one small enough, but the electrical connection would actually be outside the room, so would a normal one be OK?

Thanks in advance,
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I use 2 ceramic fan heaters. About Euro 40 each and keep a 58 foot boat mostly warm. I say mostly as we dont use all cabins in winter - have one in the master and on in the saloon. Boat is warm. I do have reverse cycle AC but the heaters are quieter, more instant and I just prefer using them.

The ceramic heaters are pretty small. Not a fitted option but does the job for little money and get put in a cupboard for summer. I can also move them to blow to the cockpit and heat that up if i wish to dine al fresco
 
jrudge said:
I use 2 ceramic fan heaters. About Euro 40 each and keep a 58 foot boat mostly warm. I say mostly as we dont use all cabins in winter - have one in the master and on in the saloon. Boat is warm. I do have reverse cycle AC but the heaters are quieter, more instant and I just prefer using them.

The ceramic heaters are pretty small. Not a fitted option but does the job for little money and get put in a cupboard for summer. I can also move them to blow to the cockpit and heat that up if i wish to dine al fresco
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We have recently taken delivery of a new boat and have not had heating fitted yet. We've been using a couple of ceramic fan heaters too - they work well enough, but I've been horrified at the running costs. It has been costing close to £10 per day to keep a 42 foot boat moderately warm - certainly not sauna temperatures! I'll be fitting diesel heating before next winter!
 
maby said:
We have recently taken delivery of a new boat and have not had heating fitted yet. We've been using a couple of ceramic fan heaters too - they work well enough, but I've been horrified at the running costs. It has been costing close to £10 per day to keep a 42 foot boat moderately warm - certainly not sauna temperatures! I'll be fitting diesel heating before next winter!
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The OP was seeking electric. I would imagine that most electric solutions will have a similar running cost.

The benefit of course is almost nil capital cost!
 
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