Propane Heater for Cabin

[Linda Lou]

Any suggestions for a propane heater on a 2120? I was thinking about the Mr.Heater Buddy the smaller model.What are you all using,and can it be on while running the boat or will it shut off? Thanks

 

[Mokee]

I was thinking about the Mr.Heater Buddy the smaller model.

Have one of these that attaches via frame to cabin door using ss/bolts> ss/hex nuts and ss/locking nuts. It'll blast you out unless on lowest setting. Use a 750/1500 watt thermostatically controlled electric heater when anchored up with a Honda ei2000 as power source.

 

[B-Faithful]

I use a heat buddy but I dont use it while running.

 

[Bryan 2530]

I got one too, works great but also don't use it while running.

It will blast you out, put it on for 10 min and your good for a while.

 

[Mokee]

Yep, won't stay lit if bouncing around due to safety switch. Used it when running in calm waters, but won't stay lit unless fairly level.

 

[mrfunandson]

I have a 2120 and the same heater, I thought about mounting it on the door but if I have an extra jacket ect on the bench or back of the captains seat it would make me too nervous. I just sit it on the floor below the door or in front of the porta potty (with out the seat cover of course). I do use it when running in the bay (calm water of course) it will shut itself off if rocked around. The problem I find up here on long island is that the windows will fog up if i leave it on too long with the cold air and warm boat (from the heater and the sea temp)

 

[R & R]

Check out an ORIGO HEAT PAL 5100. Have been using one for 11 years.
Alcohol fuel, non pressurized,rustproof (aluminum and stainless), doubles as a simple stove, needs no priming or preheating. I use about a litre of stove alcohol per days fishing. West Marine (model #171306) , Page 358 in the 2009 master catalogue.

 

[Porkchunker]

I had a Mr. Buddy Heater but in the heavy waves of the Chesapeake Bay-Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) complex in Norfolk, VA, it would go out. The tip-over sensor was too sensitive.

I've since switched to a Coleman Blackcat and wouldn't go to anything else.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemanc ... d=5038A800
It is stable in rough seas, and puts out enough heat to take the chill out of the cabin area without getting so hot as to be a hazard.

Dave

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[Bryan 2530]

Pork, that heater doesn't shut off with the bouncing??

Does it shut off if tipped over??

I like it, looks a little smaller than the buddy heater too. Hmmm...

 

[Porkchunker]

It does not shut off if tipped over. But it is very stable...even in 4' swells and chop of the CBBT...the worst I do all year long.

 

[Striperswiper]

I've got a heat pail for over 15 years. That thing is great, quick heat, very small flame, you can heat food on top of it and I think of all the heaters you can use it's probably the safest.

Only draw back it that alcohol comes in metal cans and the cans leave rust mark everywhere. I put mine in a plastic bag to stop that problem.

 

[MaxOut]

Here is my winter heat set up in another post. Towards the end.

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/vie ... highlight=

And another-

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/vie ... bin+heater


Love it, and safe. No exposed combustion, cold to the touch, fan to circulate through cabin, thermostatically controlled and 99.9% efficient. It's a little pricey compared to most others using Mr Heaters but I also use in garage and shop. Simply amazing.