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chadc · 20-01-2016, 04:43

Bubble wrap is a wonderful thing

With the bubble wrap over the windows and covering up the cold storage areas inside the cabin and the oil radiator it's been a nice 67 degrees inside when the outside temp is 12-15 degrees.

paulajayne · 20-01-2016, 04:55

Oil fired? - make sure you have ventilation and a CO2 monitor.

Yes warm is nice.

Sailmonkey · 20-01-2016, 05:13

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Originally Posted by paulajayne

Oil fired? - make sure you have ventilation and a CO2 monitor.

Yes warm is nice.

I'm sure oil filled was meant....

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witchcraft · 20-01-2016, 05:31

I have used bubble wrap from time to time and found it useful while retaining light. Easy to deploy and to remove is a big bonus as well.

chadc · 20-01-2016, 08:32

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Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

I'm sure oil filled was meant....

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Yeah, oil filled electric radiator.

robert644 · 20-01-2016, 13:42

electric mattress pad - just say'n

BilTray · 21-01-2016, 01:04

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Originally Posted by robert644

electric mattress pad - just say'n

Same for me, good and safety.

chadc · 21-01-2016, 04:01

I can see using an electric mattress pad in the bed but how does that help sitting around in the salon watching tv?

robert644 · 21-01-2016, 09:59

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Originally Posted by chadc

I can see using an electric mattress pad in the bed but how does that help sitting around in the salon watching tv?

You asked and so shall you receive

Electric Blanket

**a64pilot** · 21-01-2016, 10:08

The electric throws and other things like it actually use very little power, 75 W to 100 W at one source, but do really help keep you warm.
Heaters of course typically pull 1500 W, which is 12.5 amps at 120V, tough to run two on a 30 amp boat, but heating pads, electric throws / blankets are miserly.

Sea Dreaming · 21-01-2016, 10:12

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Originally Posted by chadc

I can see using an electric mattress pad in the bed but how does that help sitting around in the salon watching tv?

Before man invented fire, he invented snuggling.

robert644 · 21-01-2016, 10:24

Foot Snugglers

Greenhand · 21-01-2016, 12:03

We haven't used the heater at all this year, opting instead for many layers and the electric blanket. Crawling into a warm bed does me more good than anything. Of course, our lowest low this year was 38F, so if it weren't San Diego...