what kind of heater do you have??

[popeyefoghorn]

Hi, I would like to install a cockpit heater for my '78 Chris Craft hardtop. I have seen a few options and was wondering what others have used and liked.

thanks for the input!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

here's a link

http://www.nauticexpo.com/tab/boat-heater.html

 

[Bondo]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

I installed a Cab Heater out of an "R" Model Mack truck in a Hy-Liner for a Bud,.......
It works Great,.......
But,.. You have to remember to Drain it when Winterizing........

I've got 2 more that are going into My next Project Boat......

For the time being,...
I use a "Mr. Heater", portable propane Heater..........
It'll run about 8hrs. on a single 1lb. propane tank,+ keeps the cabin temps at a Reasonable Temp,.....
This is in the boat in My avatar........

 

[popeyefoghorn]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

thanks guys, that site looks good. Do you know if they draw heat from the engine or do they create their own?

 

[Boomyal]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

" what kind of heater do you have??"

US Gubment .45 ACP!

 

[bjcsc]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

" what kind of heater do you have??"

US Gubment .45 ACP!

8) S&W Mod. 29-2 4"bbl here...

The truck heater idea is a darn good one...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

both, you have to read the descriptions.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

Why Mr Big Buddy of course, actually this is outstanding heater, both clean lots of heat and runs very effeficently. Really a great heater and on sale @ Fisherman's marine for 98.00

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

TG,is that "big buddy" an plug in to the cig lighter type??Charlie

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

Yes or you can use batteries 4 d types

 

[Bondo]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

TG,is that "big buddy" an plug in to the cig lighter type??Charlie

My little Mr. Heat Heatbuddy is Propane Fired, with a pushbutton Striker.....
Mine runs on a single 1lb.er propane tank.... That 1 might be the Twin Tanker.....

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: what kind of heater do you have??

TG,is that "big buddy" an plug in to the cig lighter type??Charlie

My little Mr. Heat Heatbuddy is Propane Fired, with a pushbutton Striker.....
Mine runs on a single 1lb.er propane tank.... That 1 might be the Twin Tanker.....

Quite right Bond-o there's the little one that runs 1 1lb tank and has one element or the big buddy which has 2 elements and holds 2 tanks.

Both have a built in striker, they can run off any tank if you get the optional hose. I was quite surprised as to how much heat this thing put's out with no fumes, it also has a oxygen sensor, tip over sensor, and seems to be very well constructed

I would have gotten the little one but there was a sale and the price was right so Merry Christmas (wife's idea)
I intend to use it for winter fishing (canvas on the boat) but i have had it running in the boat tent and it keep's the temp at a shirt sleeve level's making it much eaiser to finish a little cosmetic tuneup on one of the boat's ....I am quite pleased.