[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 841, Issue 1

[Albrecht, Alan]

We lived on our 320 for a couple of winter season here in the Gulf. We
didn't experience the weather extremes that happen in the NE. However,
we did have a really positive experience with portable ceramic heaters
in the living space. Be mindful of the loading on the 30 A circuit
feeding your boat if you choose supplemental electric heat while running
the reverse cycle heat pump.

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Warren
Updike
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 2:21 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 841, Issue 1

Tom, a friend of mine who's opinions re. boating I greatly respect tells
me
that diesel heaters are the most proficient for heating a boat.  Maybe
not
an option for a temporary situation.

Perhaps you can augment your installed system with ceramic heaters. The
great advantage of these is that they are not combustion heaters, so you
don't need a source of outside air.  Plus they are very safe in
situations
where there are children, pets, and goofuses. 

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Page [mailto:pagethomasa at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 5:39 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 841, Issue 1

I will be living aboard my 320 this winter in Boston ( I know I am
crazy)
and need to make a decision on supplemental heating.
Anyone have any experience with different types of boat heating systems
for
the 320?.  I have the reverse cycle heat and AC that was optional for
the
boat and in the literature it mentions an option for electic heat anyone
have any experience with this?
Any information would be appreciated

Tom Page
Jeannette III  #1138