Suggestion for small AC heater

matt_unique · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:51 am Post subject: Suggestion for small AC heater

What do you guys/gals suggest for a small AC heater for the cabin of Napoleon while we are connected to shore power? I would need to run the hot water heater, interior lights, bat charger, stereo, and water pressure system at the same time. I suspect most AC heaters have auto shut off these days if tipped over.

I would like a small heater to take the edge off during spring and fall overnight trips.

Thanks

YACD · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject:

I don't have a specific brand name but I suggest getting one with several power settings. Mine has 600w, 900w, and 1500w settings. 600w is useful inside the berth with the curtain drawn across. 900w runs with a 1000w Honda generator (although I use the Wallas at anchor) and 1500w can be run with a 2kw generator. I use 1500w to heat the cabin with the berth curtain drawn when the outside temp is around 40. I bought the heater in Home Depot for about $30 a while back. It is about 1' tall and maybe 9" wide - nice and compact.

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject:

There are several nice compact ceramic type heaters that put out pretty good heat and are comparatively safe. ie tip switch. The one I have has two heat positions and thermostat control switch.

Rob & Karen · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:41 pm Post subject:

We have the following heater and like it very well.

Rob

Heater

Sea Wolf · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:50 pm Post subject:

Besides what's already been mentioned about the multiple settings and tip switch, I like a heater that's basically flat, to help prevent tipping over.

I set mine in the foot well below the helmsman's seat, as it's basically out of the way when the boat is at rest, and can be set back against the starboard hull wall when not in use, so it doesn't have to be disconnected.

Joe. Teeth

Boont Boater · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

We have a small oil filled heater. Like the radiator looking ones that you see in homes. But considerably smaller with tip-over/ shutoff feature.

It doesn't throw out tons of heat but it's completely quiet for undisturbed sleeping.

We got it off of Amazon. I think it was about sixty bucks.

BrentB · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:18 pm Post subject:

I have not used it on the boat but have 20 yr old oil filled electric radiator heater with multiple heat settings and wish it had a fan. The surface does get hot and it is tall and can tip over but will turn off. I will check it with my new infrared thermometer. Another Sears sale item

thataway · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

We use an oil filled heater when the boat is on the lift at home during the winter--just too much room for us, when under way.

When cruising we have one of the ceramic cubes with two settings and it runs fine on either the 1 KW Honda EU 1000 or on any 110 volt circuit on the low setting. Reasonably quiet and keeps the boat warm enough. When it is cold, put up the window coverings, and really cold cut some back packing closed cell foam pads cut to fit the windows, inside of the covers.

patrick and linda · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

CAPT. MATTIE,
i've seen various models of heaters, large and small but haven't really seen any that compare to the one's found at www.victoriassecret.com
my humble suggestion, and that's what you have asked for, would be to re-think you heating problem and take my advice and purchase one or more of the heating models i have highly recommended.
best regards
pat

ps: purchase is final, no returns on damaged property

NORO LIM · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject:

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Papillon · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:45 am Post subject:

matt_unique · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:52 am Post subject: Heat

Ha ha - well the organic sources of heat are always the best!

Maybe a warm cabin on those cold nights will lead to more organic heat production?

You guys crack me up. Thanks for the recommendations.

Lucky Day · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have any experience with this heater from West Marine?

[url=http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/245831/377%20710/0/heater/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=377 710&Ne=0&Ntt=heater&Ntk=Primary Search&Ntx=mode matchallpartial&Nao=0&Ns=0&keyword=heater&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=12&classNum=543[/url]

Lucky Day · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:54 pm Post subject:

Could not get the link to appear properly in the reply above. Here is the precise url:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/245831/377%20710/0/heater/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=377 710&Ne=0&Ntt=heater&Ntk=Primary Search&Ntx=mode matchallpartial&Nao=0&Ns=0&keyword=heater&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=12&classNum=543