Sean, Because you are the resident expert in this area - Thank You for your research and ideas, they are well thought out. I am sure this would help some people extend their sailing season. I was just giving you a ribbing hard time. In his comment Sean mentions "wind came up pretty strong from the stern" -so strong I parked my truck in the lee of his boat, and it was still rocking from time to time from the wind. I have an Origo Heat Pal and the only place it is used is in the cockpit! Yeah - like a campfire when it is freezing cold -January-like at late night. Gotta try some marshmallows. CO monitor is a good idea - Sean has most of this stuff figured out- now if he could just keep that dog off his leg....... GO Team Geezer Racing.....Old and in the Way Arizona Sailing Squadron ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com