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Originally Posted by Stillraining  Best argument against I have heard so far...were still hashing it out ourselves...wife loves wood heat..me to..our boat might just be to small for the mess of it all though..still its a hard idea to let go of. |
I keep a good supply of coal on board (.22 cents a pound if you buy over 500 Lbs. @ Star ice & fuel) for when my back is too blown to cut fire wood. I have an Avalon E.P.A. certified airtight woodstove in the saloon (aft down) and an Olympic diesel oven in the pilothouse/galley (midship up) that I converted to wood/coal. I love the drying heat. I cook in the summers on a two burner propane I put on top of the Olympic or out side on the big BarB. CAUTION! Do Not burn coal in a stove that is not designed for it unless you have made appropriate modifications. I wont give details because I do not want anyones modifications on my hands, suffice it to say it's not that hard and was worth it. Keep your pipes clean and safe passages,
capt. Russ