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Old 02-06-2019, 07:26 PM   #1
jhance
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Vessel Name: Audrey Grace
Vessel Model: 2003 Camano 31
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Current PNW cold snap - interior water line protection?

I am debating whether it's better to keep low-level heat going in the boat to keep water lines from freezing (via the small low-watt fan/heater and now a small space heater on low watts/low setting), or just drain the interior water lines completely. My boat in the water at the slip, and we do use the boat year-round. I'm not terribly excited about a space heater running unattended, but I do have eyes on the boat via a camera, and it shuts off during daylight hours.
Space heater does run straight for about 12 hours (750 watts) at night. Probably best and safest to drain the water completely... I know. How many of you are in a similar situation and running a space heater but not living aboard?
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