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summersled
Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Posts: 46 Location: Sexsmith, AB
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Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:32 pm Post subject: Heater for the Boaterhome |
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So I need to keep warm overnight in the Muskwa now that fall is upon us. My plan to install a diesel heater hasn't happened yet....I need a temporary heater, has anyone used a little Coleman catalyst heater? Are they safe? Obviously a carbon monoxide detector would be a good idea, any ideas? |
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tuchodi51
Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 97 Location: fort st john
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Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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Buddy of mine uses one all the time in his 15 ft with the top up. I was leery ,but as long as you don't have it sealed up tight it should be alright. He never leaves it running overnight though. I definitely prefer the espar, heat output and safety wise. |
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murr190
Joined: 26 Dec 2011 Posts: 23
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:17 am Post subject: |
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if possible park somewhere where the back end is in deep enough water to idle and let it warm up with top on then crack open up the engine cover, warms up under the top pretty quick. _________________ 1997 20FT Outlaw Nahanni SD309, SBC.
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mountainman
Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 131 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Used one lots but never over night. They are a wetter heat so be ready for lots of moisture in the cabin and as said I wouldn't seal the boat up tight. |
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summersled
Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Posts: 46 Location: Sexsmith, AB
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hmmmmm, Ok well I might just upgrade my sleeping bag, I was hoping a little heat would decrease the moisture in the boat...thanks for the input guys. |
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mountainman
Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 131 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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You could put in a small wood stove with minimal effort. That would give you dry heat. |
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summersled
Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Posts: 46 Location: Sexsmith, AB
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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well I'll try the coleman heater this weekend...better order that espar |
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mountainman
Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 131 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:55 am Post subject: |
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You could put in a small wood stove with minimal effort. That would give you dry heat. |
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shallowman
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 199
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Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:00 pm Post subject: heater |
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Go and get a diesel heater it is the best , go over to Pro-west and ask for Casey and he will sell u one for 1150 bucks , all u need is a fuel tank, and a outlet pipe ,the one that fits one the hull , so for under 1200 u are in business |
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hamilton
Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 51
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Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:18 pm Post subject: cabin boat heat |
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Put in a small wood stove nice dry heat .Theres wood everywhere i go!!! Pick up a couple bags of light the bag charcoal briquettes throw them in the stove for overnight trust me it works excellent. Did a 1000 mile trip in the yukon lived on the boat outlaw 20ft lynx.Why install more gadgets in your boat to kill your battery and risk carbon monoxide poisoning!!! |
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MotorheadMech
Joined: 20 Feb 2012 Posts: 15
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Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Call Tanner to put an Espar Airtronic heater in it. |
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