Suggestion for small AC heater

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matt_unique

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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 :thup
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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
 
patrick and linda":o8frel8e said:
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
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Do they shut off when they tip over?
 
patrick and linda":1wnonbir said:
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
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I have owned one of those for several years and believe me it is much more economical to simply purchase, at full retail, a significantly warmer place to keep your boat.
 
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-

That's the same heater Rob and Karen (above) linked in their post.

I've had one like it for 20 years that's traveled in two different motor homes and is now waiting as a spare for the next boat or motor home heater failure to go back into service! Great unit!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
We had that heater on a Pacific Seacraft Flicka. Had it mounted upside down on the bottom side of a step. Put out plenty of heat, guiet and had a thermostat. Did all that we wanted it to, even when below freezing.
 
capt. mattie,
i humbly apologize for my recommendation. didn't realize that you were a newly wed and thus my recommendation was most unappropriate.
the heating system is of value but mostly reserved for us older, long term married guys, as we all know, we represent the most harmless group of observers.
best regards
pat
ps: working on 34 years of marriage, most of which has been happy!
 
Thanks again for the suggestions. I ended up getting a small Lasko ceramic heather from Home Depot for $17. If offered auto shut-off if it falls over and a thermostat. I tested the display unit in the store and I have no doubt it would warm Napoleon's cabin easily.

I think it will be a nice touch and allow Spring/Fall overnights with a bit more comfort.
 
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