[Public-List] Cabin heat

[Jim Davis]

Paul

Seconding what Mike said  The Dickinson Newport Solid Fuel Heater.  It does a good job of taking the edge off and making the cabin comfortable.  It is also dry heat unlike the camping heaters that burn alcohol or the catalytic propane ones.  My boat has a larger cabin than the Alberg and my wife and I are satisfied.  We used it last fall doing the ICW to Florida and burned it almost every evening and every morning from mid October to mid November.  As to fuel, Mike is correct in the choices.  However I have settled on Cowboy Charcoal for heat output and ease of use.  It is easy to add more as needed and ash isn't a big problem.  Driftwood and other sticks seem to burn up too fast, regular charcoal isn't real hot and too much ash.  Coal OK but a PITA.  Presto Log slices produce good heat but way too much soot and will clog the flue. Make sure you have a small galvanized bucket for ash and still lit coals.  I use "fire starters" to light it, quick, easy and safe.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|2061076|2061078|2061091&id=48881

http://www.cowboycharcoal.com/hardwoodlump.html

http://www.amazon.com/Rutland-Safe-Starter-Squares-144-Square/dp/B00138MO16


Jim Davis
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