[Rhodes22-list] heater in the cabin

[Michael D. Weisner]

Chris,

While the unit is protected again spills, it does get very hot!  I am not 
sure that you can locate it in a safe place while sailing.  If you wanted to 
use it to heat the cabin when not sailing, be careful to provide enough 
ventilation to remove byproducts of combustion such as CO and CO2.  At 5200 
BTU, you should be able to leave the pop-top and the door open and still be 
warm.

I found a manual for the heater at 
http://www.swego.com/store/pc/catalog/heatmate%205200.pdf.

Rummy, do you have any experience burning alcohol?


Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY



From: "Chris Cowie"  Friday, November 19, 2010 8:46 AM
> What do we think about using a portable heater such as the HeatMate 5200
> on the Rhodes 22?  Does the pop top enclosure offer enough ventilation
> to replenish oxygen used by the alcohol burner or is additional
> ventilation required?  While additional ventilation is safer it sort of
> defeats the effect of the heater?
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> http://www.soundingsonline.com/boat-shop/new-gear/247092-heatmate-5200-p
> ortable-alcohol-heater
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> Christopher P. Cowie
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> 4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Leland
> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 7:59 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] gas tank in laz
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> Firedogs,
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> Safety first:
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> http://www.pro-vents.com/product_vpm.html
> http://www.pro-vents.com/product_vpm.html
>
> Can't remember if methane is heavier than air.
>
> Lee
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> Stephen Staum wrote:
>>
>> BK,
>>
>> I too am awfully skeptical of gov. programs & rules. However, in my
>> experience as a pilot & sailor I have usually found gov. safety
>> regulations to be logical and founded in real need based on accident
>> experinces. In my opinion, the gas storage venting requirements make
>> good sense. An explosion & fire on board are the most difficult
>> emergencies a mariner can face. Fatalities are often the result. Why
>> would anyone want that risk? Especially on a Rhodes w lots of vented
>> storage under the cockpit seats, the question is a no brainer.
>>
>> Just one man's opinion.
>>
>> Stephen Staum
>> 87 R22, Carol Lee
>> Needham, MA
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Nov 18, 2010, at 11:30 AM, Bob Keller
>> <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com> wrote:
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