[Rhodes22-list] heater in the cabin

[Hank]

I have to disagree with you on that one.  Cherries Jubilee is a perfectly
acceptable reason to burn alcohol. YUM!

Hank

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 9:23 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:

> Mike,
> Burning alcohol is a sin.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 11/19/2010 8:48:42 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>  mweisner at ebsmed.com writes:
>
> 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?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.soundingsonline.com/boat-shop/new-gear/247092-heatmate-5200-p
> >  ortable-alcohol-heater
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  Christopher P. Cowie
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 4400 MacArthur  Blvd, NW
> > Suite 300
> > Washington, DC  20007
> >  202.342.2711
> > 202.342.2691 fax
> > 202.270.1470  mobile
> >
> >
> > [ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
> >
> >  cowieassociates.com
> >
> >
> >
> > From:  rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> >  [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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Firedogs,
> >
> >  Safety first:
> >
> >  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
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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