Dickinson Newport Propane Heater

NautiG · #1 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008

Yesterday I installed the heater I got for xmas. I've been thoroughly enjoying it for almost 24 hours now. The installation went smoothly. I was able to use existing propane and electrical lines from a refrigerator which I removed prior to the heater installation. I did have to drill through some interior fiberglass shelving. The hole saw cut through it like butter. I was able to use an existing hole in the ceiling to vent the chimney outside.

Burned the stove for a couple hours with the hatches open. There's always some chemical residue on new appliances to burn off. I'm particularly sensitive to chemical fumes. No odor this morning when I lit the stove. The fan is a little noisy, but so far that's my only complaint.

I posted a slightly more detailed description and pictures of the heater and installation on my blog, if you are interested. Thanks for all the great advice from folks on this forum!

Scott
Gemini Catamaran Split Decision
http://nautib.blogspot.com

Faster · #2 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008

Glad it worked out... We've had this same heater on our last two boats - and believe it to be one of the better compromises for a boat as long as you have a reasonable place to mount it.

Love the ambience of the visible flame!

sailingdog · #3 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008

Good to hear it went without a hitch... Where did you end up installing it?

camaraderie · #4 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008

Excellent...glad it worked out well. Pix awaited!

NautiG · #5 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008

As you enter the cabin (and I believe this is true for newer geminis as well), there is a refrigerator on your right. Mine was old and leaking refrigerant. It was also too large for my needs. I removed it this weekend. The heater went into that spot and hooked right into the propane and electric lines which fed the fridge. The installation is temporary. When I get back to Baltimore, I'm going to build some cabinetry to house the stove.

Scott
Gemini Catamaran Split Decision
http://nautib.blogspot.com

NautiG · #6 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008

Pic is girlfriend eating chicken wings last night with stove in background and nfl playoff game on tv.

sailingdog · #7 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008

Very nice...

xort · #8 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008

how big a bottle of propane do you use to feed it & how long does it last?

Thanks

JohnRPollard · #9 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008

XORT,

We used our Newport P9000 propane heater a fair bit last spring, and quite a bit this fall (sorry I can't be more specific than that -- they don't come with hour meters!) for weekend/vacation sailing. We fueled it with a 10 lb propane tank that also fueled our stove/oven (which gets quite a bit of use too).

With an 8-9 month season, we were still on the same 10 lb tank when we winterized. I haven't weighed the tank, but I suppose it must be nearly expended. So, at the close of our first season with it installed, I was pleased with the burn rate and with how much comfort we got out of that little heater.

Faster · #10 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008

IIRC the book claims you'll get about 80-100 hours out of a 20 pounder. But don't quote me...