solid fuel heaters.

[TThomsen]

I once saw a boat in BC that used solid fuel. It had not quiet black sails.

[Giulietta]

Originally Posted by pangbob

Regarding the 1/4 million dollar price tag of 35 FT. Cruising boats, there are two sources to blame. The Manufacturers lied to people for years, because they could pop out molds like iceceam Cones.
" fiberglass boats will survive forever, bacause their materials are inert. We listened to these lies, and we are all paying for it today. With the current cost of oil and all plastics, There is nothing to replace a well designed and executed "STEEL HULL." It will never "rust out" with todays "coatings, and like you, if you were to hit a mostly submerged ship container at 0200 hrs. which boat woud you prefer to be in. Fibreglas boats are a marvel,but whether they are built by Ta Shing, or the other experts, I will take my chances anyday on a well designed and built Steel Yacht

Robert MacDonsld

Nova Scotia

Hey Rob...

Dick Lickmai Balz (google his name, he invented Ice cream boats), called today, he said your order of hairy "tuttus" arrived a few days ago....

Get them saliva buds going buddie..I got a Diploma for you...keep up to good work....

[SVAuspicious]

Originally Posted by wpsimas

When you are away from your boat, how do yo keeep it warm during the day? The Espar & Webasto? Electric? Solid fuel?

Webasto Airtop 3500. Nice. Warm. Cozy.

[HoffaLives]

i just read that diesel has 50% more btus than propane by (liquid) volume. so if you have a diesel stove and heater it would last 50% longer between fill ups. for long cruises, that is significant.