HI, A CHEAP HEATER IS TO USE AN INVERTED UNGLAZED CLAY FLOWER POT OVER YOUR ORIGO ALCOHOL STOVE. -- BE SURE TO KEEP THE HATCH OPEN SO YOU DON'T ASPHYXIATE.. THE CLAY POT HEATS UP AND PUTS OUT A NICE EVEN WARMTH. LON -=-=-=-=-=-=- zimco -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of David C. Patterson Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 2:53 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Cabin heater on an M17? Having just read the latest Small Craft Advisor, where a Sam Devlin built boat near M17 size has a solid fuel heater, I am wondering if anyone has tried putting a cabin heater in their 17. I was able to sail into mid-November last year, on a reservoir near Denver. My last of several fall overnights was Nov 16. I was fine sleeping, yet could really have used some heat (that was safe) when I up and about in the cabin. The frost all over the cockpit and boat disappeared in the sun, of course. I think a cabin heater might extend my sailing season. My first sail in April was just after a big snow, too. And I think I see a place for Charley Noble. Any ideas or experiences out there, especially from those of you in the higher latitudes? Fall will come in time, I fear. David (M17 #393) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!