Our 37+ has an Espar Diesel fired forced air furnace, well hidden in the lazarette, accessed through the large hatch at the head of the aft berth. This is a forced air unit with outlets in the aft stateroom, the head (in the shower stall), in the main cabin, and in the forward stateroom. We have yet had to do any maintenance to it in 7 years, it just works. These are quite common in Transport Trucks in cold climates to keep the sleepers comfortable so they are well proven.
I've always liked the idea of a Dickinson propane fireplace but I'm not sure there is a good place to mount one in a 37+ without giving up seating room somewhere. Ken H. On 29 August 2017 at 09:11, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > It depends on what sort of heat you’re looking for; if you are constantly > in cool, wet conditions and would like to have dry heat throughout the > boat, I’d suggest a diesel forced-air system like the Espar or Webasto. > But these can be expensive to install and maintain. > > If you would just like to take the chill out of the cabin in the morning, > or like a little ambience in the evening, I would highly recommend the > Dickinson propane fireplace. I’ve had one both on my previous boat (1981 > 30mkI) and my current Landfall 38. These are relatively simple and > inexpensive to install; there’s really no maintenance; and the larger > version can throw a lot of heat into the cabin, while using little propane. > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI > > On Aug 28, 2017, at 9:04 PM, Len Mitchell via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I am considering some auxiliary heat, either a Dickinson propane fireplace > or a diesel forced air unit like an Espar. I guess I am looking for the > best fit for our 37+ but leaning towards a propane fireplace. Both have > advantages. What do you guys think? > Len Mitchell > Crazy Legs > 1989 37+ > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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