Cabin Heat
 

Pros and cons on this little 12volt high output (1100 BTU) heater:

http://<br /> <a href="http://www.sp...html</a><br />

Re: Cabin Heat
 

HEY BLUE, IT SHOULD WORK OKAY, BUT IT DRAWS 25 AMPS - THATS A LOT OF CURRENT DRAW - SO YOUR GONNA WANT TO RUN A DEDICATED CIRCUIT, BIG WIRE AND THE MOTOR SHOULD BE RUNNING, BE CAUSE WHEN VOLTAGE GOES DOWN AMPS GOES UP - AMPS ARE WHAT MAKE HEAT IN AN ELECTRIAL CIRCUIT - BE SURE TO HAVE IT FUSED - AS AN EXAMPLE YOU COULD TYPICALLY RUN YOUR BILGE PUMP, BLOWER, VHF, AND RUNNING LIGHTS OFF A 15 AMP CIRCUIT.
IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE THAT AND IT WOULD WORK EXCELLENT - JUST WIRE IT UP SAFELY AND STAY WARM!!! JUST DON'T USE IT TO DRY YOUR NAIL POLISH

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PLUS THE BTU'S ARE LOW, ESPECIALLY IN A OPEN AREA LIKE A BOAT THESE WOULD HAVE TO BE KEPT CLOSE TO YOU
THEY WOULD MORE ACCURATLY BE CALLED NORTON WARMERS
;D ;D ;D ;D

Re: Cabin Heat
 

2nd try:
http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/12vocarvvabo.html

Re: Cabin Heat
 

So if I'm hearing you right Franco, you'd want to wire that directly in to your main battery that is connected to your starter? If the engine is running, will that be enough to keep the battery charged given the 25amp usage?

Thanks, I've just been window shopping a bit. Not really serious about buying anything yet.

Re: Cabin Heat
 

I'd isolate it from the other circuits so you dont get 1) overload the existing circuit, 2) and you wont introduce interference to you electronics. In my boat I'd connect it to the battery selector switch so I could completley shut it off and hook the ground directley to the battery negative post for a ground. I'd put in a circuit breaker instead of a fuse also. The ad says it comes with a 20 foot harness and that should be plenty. when you route the wires keep them away from the vhf ant wire and fish finder gps wires - interference - you can also twist the wires to help eliminate interference. If you connect it close to the battery the charging system should have no problem running it. Sloder and heat shrink all connectors and have fun!!!!

Re: Cabin Heat
 

In Winter, I'm sneakin' around w/the trollin' motor pullin' live-bait so outboard is for sure NOT runnin'...that's why I went the propane route... ;) :D...at 25 amps, it's gonna SUCK down batteries like a new HOOVER!!... ;) :)...

Re: Cabin Heat
 

Take a look at these, before you buy one, great little heaters, I used one all winter for 2 winters as my only heat source when I lived on my sailboat in Va. put out tons of heat I stayed toasty warm and very very safe

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...roductId=12130

and it's spill proof

Re: Cabin Heat
 

So, with a full tank or whatever, how long will that sucker burn? And how much is the fuel, and where do you buy it?

Thanks

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I agree, I wouldnt do it. Thats alot of juice. 12 volt heater make me nervous. :o

go with a propane heater of some kind.