KSF
Member
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2017
- Messages
- 20
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Kissed Some Frogs
- Vessel Make
- Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
Hi All,
I'm located just outside of Myrtle Beach SC. Over winter we will get a few nights that dip down into the 20's but most nights we are above 30. The water temp here always stays above 50, so I'm thinking that since at least 50% of the space is below waterline, it should be pretty safe.
This is my first winter with my trawler (Beneteau Swift Trawler 42) and I'm looking for ideas to keep the water lines in my lazarette from freezing. I will be using the boat over the winter so I'd like to avoid a full "winterization".
I'm connected to shore power when at the dock.
For my engine compartment, I have an official "engine room heater", the Caframo Pali Engine Compartment Heater which is ignition protected (even though I've got diesel engines) to keep the engines somewhat warm for easier starting.
For the lazarette, which has my generator, and water tanks, I'm considering a small radiant oil register type heater just to take the edge off on cold nights. Something like:
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The unit is small (15 x 17 x 5) and has overheat and tip over protection. I like that its passive, (no fans, no hot coils), all of the energy goes to heat. I guess my hesitation is leaving it plugged in un-attended as it's a consumer item.
The other option I'm considering is the Caframo True North Heater
![](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41oMrTUuSBL._SL160_.jpg&hash=59e6e5d757e055fb862a23eb4be827b9)
(which is made for marine use), this one has a fan and coils and seems like it is a bit overkill.
I'd appreciate your thoughts and experience on how you've dealt with this issue.
I'm located just outside of Myrtle Beach SC. Over winter we will get a few nights that dip down into the 20's but most nights we are above 30. The water temp here always stays above 50, so I'm thinking that since at least 50% of the space is below waterline, it should be pretty safe.
This is my first winter with my trawler (Beneteau Swift Trawler 42) and I'm looking for ideas to keep the water lines in my lazarette from freezing. I will be using the boat over the winter so I'd like to avoid a full "winterization".
I'm connected to shore power when at the dock.
For my engine compartment, I have an official "engine room heater", the Caframo Pali Engine Compartment Heater which is ignition protected (even though I've got diesel engines) to keep the engines somewhat warm for easier starting.
For the lazarette, which has my generator, and water tanks, I'm considering a small radiant oil register type heater just to take the edge off on cold nights. Something like:
![](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F417fY02%252BCeL._SL160_.jpg&hash=cdae671979814df5d2404c54569c8809)
The unit is small (15 x 17 x 5) and has overheat and tip over protection. I like that its passive, (no fans, no hot coils), all of the energy goes to heat. I guess my hesitation is leaving it plugged in un-attended as it's a consumer item.
The other option I'm considering is the Caframo True North Heater
![](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41oMrTUuSBL._SL160_.jpg&hash=59e6e5d757e055fb862a23eb4be827b9)
(which is made for marine use), this one has a fan and coils and seems like it is a bit overkill.
I'd appreciate your thoughts and experience on how you've dealt with this issue.