Mustang suit and heater

Stardust · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:43 pm Post subject: Mustang suit and heater

Well, I finally accepted I'm old and want to be warm when I'm out in the boat. Any suggestion for clothing and boat heater? Thxs

ramos · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject:

Stardust,
Hope you get some good suggestions, I have been trying to figure out if there is a practical way to heat a 16C as well. Would like to find a small, reasonably priced propane heater that vents to the outside to keep the moisture out.

ghone · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject:

Hi guys there is some good threads under "heaters" search in the forum. Mostly portables like Mr Heater Buddy and Coleman catalytics.
I use the Coleman procat on a 19 angler and have no drop curtain yet. I was out two weekends ago and got quite cool in the evening, put the heat on it was comfy even though the back of the cabin is open. It pumps out lots of heat. There is no adjustment however it's just on. The Heater Buddy has adjustment so may be better if you can locate one. The 22's and 25's use the Wallas or forced air systems a lot. There are a few set up with Force ten lpg and Dickensen which may be too big in a 16.

lloyds · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject:

The Buddy heaters work well but because the movement of the 16' can be quick or bumpy they shut off automatically. Some of the other propane units are better as they don't have the automatic shut off feature. Feels uncomfortable recommending something without a good safety feature but that's the way it is.

dotnmarty · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject:

I like my Mr. Buddy and am glad it has the shutoff feature. It's perfect on the 16. I just bungie it in the portapotie spot. It's inexpensive, works well, and, I think, made in the USA. Comes in handy out in the garage on real cold days too.

Casey · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject:

In 2000 I did the Inside Passage in a small, open boat (not a C-Dory). I chose a Mustang Integrity jacket plus bib pants and the combination was Fantastic. Pricey, but very good.

Check them out: http://www.landfallnavigation.com/smj6224.html

Best,
Casey
The Villages, FL

BrentB · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: Mustang suit and heater

1TUBERIDER · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:36 am Post subject:

The mustang will help keep you warm. When the water temperature is 50 degrees or lower then you need a dry suit.

The mustang is also bulky and difficult to put on and take off. I used to wear mine with just a t shirt on under it and then I would still be all wet from the sweat.

I would prefer good layered clothing with a wicking under garment, a good fleece or wool over the tights and a warm over coat. Still can be bulky, but when you need less it is layered.

A good heater would be nice. I only think of the portable propane type since I don't have the wallas option.

Hunkydory · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:38 am Post subject:

Tuberider is right about the Mustang Survival suit being bulky and uncomfortable but the Mustang Integrity Jacket and bib pants like Casey mentioned are extremely comfortable and easy to take on and off and are rated as a class 111 life jacket. We have both but don't use the survival suit. This is a photo of Jo-Lee wearing the jacket and bibs when we stopped at Haines, Alaska after a trip down from Skagway.

We used the jacket and bibs on that RIB for exploring trips on many lakes and rivers in the Yukon, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.

We use the Buddy Heater as a back up for the Wallas on the Hunkydory. Sure glad we had it on our last Alaska Cruise when the Wallas quit.

Jay

Montana Kev · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject:

Zodi makes small tent heaters that could work see the link below. The Mr. Heaters do work well, make sure you vent. I attached a 3 inch diameter metal dryer vent hose similar as on the Zodi to the top of my Mr. Heater and it works pretty well to heat my small Teardrop camper, keeping the heater and flame outside.
http://www.zodi.com/web-content/Consumer/zodihotvent.html

Kev

BrentB · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

I would be careful this unit and have a carbon monoxide detector inplace. This system could circulate its own exhaust to the users

ramos · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject:

I don't think so. The way the description reads, the air duct (tube) is sealed from the burner. Inlet and outlet would be inside the cabin. Burner would be outside the cabin with fresh air circulating around it. I suppose the risk would be if the cabin created a vacuum while underway. I went to the website and the only model availeable is a 20k btu with twin bottles. I agree that it would not be a good idea to use any propane device without a proper monitor in the boat and not at all for sleeping with a portable unit.

BrentB · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject:

Ok I understand
I jam just providing information to prevent a carbon monoxide accident