OldToby
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 10, 2015
- Messages
- 52
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Mary Elyse
- Vessel Make
- 1964 Boston Whaler Eastport
Greetings from a newcomer to TF. I am boat-shopping here in the Pacific NW, looking for a vessel in the 35-40' range for use on our big inland lake here in north Idaho. Because our summers last about two months, most of the use of the boat will be in cooler weather; adequate cabin heat is therefore a requirement. As we will be using the boat both at and away from the dock, I'm looking for a boat with a heating system that will serve in either scenario. What sorts of systems work well in cooler climates? Will most boats for sale in the PNW already have cabin heating systems? If I buy an older boat (likely, given economics), would it make sense to retrofit a newer, more efficient system? If so, what do people recommend?
Thanks in advance for any information and advice!
Thanks in advance for any information and advice!