Boat heaters

[ipbuckin]

I am looking for advice concerning boat heaters. I am looking at kerosene, alcohol and propane fuels. I do not want to install a chimney as I only have a 19' outboard, and usually fish only 4-6 hours a day. Do you have any advice concerning stability, availability, safety, comfort, price etc. Thanks, Guys!

 

[Brokenrod]

Check these out, expensive but the best!
http://www.webasto.us/am/en/am_marine_heaters.html

 

[Last Chance]

I have the Webesto Aritop. I give it two thumbs up, get the self install kit, and it is worth every penny. Turn it on, it just works. Thermostat is great.

 

[Striper Sniper]

Hey Last Chance, may I ask how much coin one should expect to spend on one of these? Thanks, SS

 

[Brokenrod]

Everything you need to install the unit plus the unit itself is $1700, you can hook it up as a defroster for your windshield as well !

 

[Brokenrod]

The webasto is every fuel effecient as well 20L of diesel will give 100 hr of heat.

 

[richmake]

what about if you only have an outboard and want heat...what are the options....just curious

 

[Last Chance]

Pretty Much the webesto or espar heaters are what you get when you have an outboard to heat, they run on a diesel tank. Mine was 1500 dollars, they list for around 1700 (I got mine on a "demo boat" deal). I highly reccommend getting the self install kit.

 

[Striper Sniper]

Thanks LC, SS

 

[kronic_fisherguy]

This what I have used for two seasons now.All I need in my 22 footer soft top! No complaints at all.Less than $150.00
http://www.homehangout.com/compare_prices/2002997395/#more_info
tightlines and warm bodies kronic

 

[Stress Medicine]

So far mine is the cheapest. We use an old Coleman Catalytic Tent heater, burns white gas and has been a life saver on some of those winter days. Used it in our 18 and now in our 21 and when zipped up it keeps things toasty without taking a lot of room. Generally there is enough leaks in the canvas to eliminate any fears of CO. Our 21 has a CO alarm and as much as we use the heater, it has never tripped the alarm. About 2 litres of fuel lasts 8-12 hours. Pick them up in the buy & sell for $20. Can't loose.

 

[fishingbc]

coleman also makes a propane unit along the same lines and works fantastic for around $85.00 cdn tire

 

[saltybeaver]

I just picked this up

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/p...4443248954&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

built in fan, I give it two thums up.

 

[gimp]

http://www.mrheater.com/productdetails_extended.asp?catid=41&id=24
one of the best I have found got me warmed back up after falling out of the boat in the middle of november BBBBBBBBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Also used it alot on the cowlitz river fishing winter steeles in my wooldridge 16ft. alaskan. Its a great heater.

 

[Sea Ranger]

saltybeaver and Gimp,
I have both heaters that your talking about. The coleman heater puts out less heat but is very reliable and I have never had a problem with it. I also use it with a 20 pound bottle so it will last for forever almost and if you put batteries in it , it will blow the heat out. It has never gone out for any reason. The Coleman heater is a very good heater. The Mr Heater one puts out more heat but forget trying to use it outside... it just keeps going out from the smallest gust of wind. It will even go out if you tap it with your foot.... big waste of money that one is. So IMO the Coleman heater is a good buy.... it will heat up my boat with just a canopy up to hold the heat in.

 

[saltybeaver]

there is also no flame with the colmen