Heating a Leisure 17 SL

[Searush]

Bulkhead mounted parafin lamps offer light & "a little" warmth, but not much. As Nigel (refueler) says they can take the "edge" off. I have one & find it useful - and I am happy to leave it on low when I go ashore. It makes the cabin feel welcoming, if notwarm.

 

[DaveS]

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. Its currently in a marina... I do not and will not have access to mains electricity.

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Just to clarify...

These days marinas without mains electricity tend to be the exception rather than the rule. Is the lack of mains electricity a permanent deprivation inherent to your marina, or an expression of preference on your part?

The big problem, as others have pointed out, is that any unflued combustion based heater is going to take O2 from the cabin and deposit CO2 and H2O (and maybe CO if you're really unlucky) within the cabin. Increasing the ventilation will help to dilute this but, by increasing air exchange with outside, will reduce the heating effectiveness.

A properly flued heater (solid fuel, gas or diesel) is an entirely different proposition, and could heat the boat without creating condensation - dry it out even - but for many the difficulties of making room for such a beast and its flue are just too much: particularly if only occasional use is contemplated.

Hence my initial question. If mains power could be accessed, a simple fan heater would satisfy all your requirements.

 

[atelford]

Electricity would mean paying the marina alot more and moving berths (en extra charge on top of the electricity) for all Im going to use it it isnt worth the hassle or expense. Just for the odd night.