I like the idea also. Seems that in rough weather or tight channels would be nice to have that person as the outlook/spotter. Besides, are you going to heat the helm station or just the cabin?
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Skoota windshield lines poll
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I am gonna heat the station, but I am btu output limited to say 5000, so it won't do much in a massive enclosure; probably aim for window defrost and hand heating.OrangeQuest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:31 amI like the idea also. Seems that in rough weather or tight channels would be nice to have that person as the outlook/spotter. Besides, are you going to heat the helm station or just the cabin?
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...by the way Ken, thanks for engaging me on this blog, I really appreciate you seeing past politics...I am pretty sick, so it is helpful...I have relatives that won't talk to me over things like claiming Hillary had child sex parties in pizza parlors.
I sure hope you get onboard the Skoota someday.
I sure hope you get onboard the Skoota someday.
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5000 btu is better than nothing but it aint much. If you were able to get up around 20,000 you will be much happier but I understand sometimes it is not possible.
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I am installing a webasto tsl17000 btu heater in the cabin.
There is not much space for a bigger boiler.
I might get closer to 10,000btu outside and that allows 7000 inside, but we also heat water with it as well...so if each shares; closer to 5500. At night the helm heat would be off.
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That should be plenty of heat for your needs. I sometimes will do some fishing when it is below 0 and 5000 btu is not enough. I do not think you will be doing much in that sort of temperature.
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I know it's not practical in a marine environment but consider, as a back up in the helm station, a Mr. Heater that produces between 4000 and up to 18000 BTU. With it's tilt and O2 cut off it would be great for a small space that is drafty. I got one for my days living in a big travel trailer and now use it tent camping. It has served me well in our cold weather. You know, when it drops below 60 and they shut Houston down to de-ice the roads.
Dan, it's all good on the political end.
Dan, it's all good on the political end.
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Too bad you've only got outboards for power or I would suggest some 12V heated seat pads from ebay (I installed them in my last car and they really warmed you up) They were cheap but effective.
Can you mock it up after the boat is complete? If you were good with a pencil or CAD I'd say draw it first....but green paint program ain't telling the story for me.
I'd say generally that the slope should be less than the roof, it should have camber for sure, and put a lip on the sides you don't want drips/rain water to run off. Decide where the rain should go and then fit a drain hose on the supports.
OK - more seriously, don't take them seriously and get better soon.
Can you mock it up after the boat is complete? If you were good with a pencil or CAD I'd say draw it first....but green paint program ain't telling the story for me.
I'd say generally that the slope should be less than the roof, it should have camber for sure, and put a lip on the sides you don't want drips/rain water to run off. Decide where the rain should go and then fit a drain hose on the supports.
Are you SURE that she didn't?fallguy1000 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:13 pm .I have relatives that won't talk to me over things like claiming Hillary had child sex parties in pizza parlors.
OK - more seriously, don't take them seriously and get better soon.
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I will have 12v coming back off the engines, so I could run a 12v seat heater while underway.Evan_Gatehouse wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:17 pm Too bad you've only got outboards for power or I would suggest some 12V heated seat pads from ebay (I installed them in my last car and they really warmed you up) They were cheap but effective.
Can you mock it up after the boat is complete? If you were good with a pencil or CAD I'd say draw it first....but green paint program ain't telling the story for me.
I'd say generally that the slope should be less than the roof, it should have camber for sure, and put a lip on the sides you don't want drips/rain water to run off. Decide where the rain should go and then fit a drain hose on the supports.
Are you SURE that she didn't?fallguy1000 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:13 pm .I have relatives that won't talk to me over things like claiming Hillary had child sex parties in pizza parlors.
OK - more seriously, don't take them seriously and get better soon.
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