Ken, I'm looking to better distribute the A/C in my boat. I'd like to see how your heat is ducted.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 29, 2017 8:38 AM, "Ken Heaton via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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! >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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