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

[Stan]

Hi Tom,

The heat produced by the reverse cycle unit is dependent on the water
temperature.  Back when I was on Lake Michigan in early April the water was
stil 38-40 degrees and the reverse cycle would take a bit longer to start
throwing heat, but when it did it was more than enough with outdoor temps
around freezing.

I've worked in the boat on the hard in January with tempertures around 0F
wearing a T-shirt with only a 1KW electric heater running.  There was no
wind and the sun was out.  The boat had about 10" of snow on it which helped
insulate it. (Note, gelcoat is extremely slippery with snow on it.)

A letter to the manufacturer asking about BTU ratings in regard to water
temperature should go a long way in helping determine if it will produce
enough heat.

Stan
"Our Little Amusement" #744

On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Thomas Page <pagethomasa at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>



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Stan
"Our Little Amusement"
C320  #744
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W 114 46' 08"
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