Inverter experience?

[Seadog]

I have a 2320 and would like to add some cabin heat. Has anyone ever installed an inverter for an electric cabin heater. I have a 225hp Yamaha with a 45 amp alternator.

Seadog

 

[B-Faithful]

I personally use an indoor propane heater... See this thread:

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/vie ... php?t=5644

 

[Brent]

I recommend using a carbon monoxide detector

 

[B-Faithful]

the one i use has a low oxygen shut off sensor as well as I keep the back open. It still takes the chill off even on very cold days. We fished a day and it was 22 degrees last fall and I had the heater on low and it make fishing a lot more comfortable. I certainly wouldnt close everything and go to sleep but propane heaters actually give off very low CO. that is why they are approved for indoor use.

 

[Brent]

What is the btu rating?
How sensitive is O2 sensor?

CO detectors are recommended detection devices and are inexpensive
Kidd has one with CO level meter.

 

[B-Faithful]

Here is what I use:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... lpage=none

 

[jeffnick]

We use these if we don't want to start the generator (to run the electric heater). I get them at WalMart; they come in hand and foot varieties. We use them in the sleeping bag overnite too.

An inverter running an electric heater would last about 20 minutes on a full battery.

How about a 12 volt electric blanket?

 

[Megabyte]

An inverter running an electric heater would last about 20 minutes on a full battery.

I agree.
How about an electric heater powered by a small gas powered generator?

 

[jeffnick]

I use a Honda EU 1000i to power my electric heater. You need a heater that's got a 750Watt setting for a 1000 watt generator.

And that same little generator can do any of these as well, albeit one at a time.