Maybe pump non-tox antifreeze through engines, assume you are already doing this for fresh water system, A/C's, and generator. Wouldn't have to worry about electric going out or the cost to run them.
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10-24-2022 02:15 PM #11
Re: Block heaters 24/7 ?
Scott
1976 43DCFB ,Hull #428, “Exodus”
Long Island, NY
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Re: Block heaters 24/7 ?
Moisture will be an issue in the whole boat. The water is cold. The boat is warm(ish). You will get condensation, both in the cylinders(without block heaters) and everywhere. I have seen boats in these buildings that get mold inside the hull, behind the cabinets. It is better to be in a heated building, but you can prevent this with some heat. Block heaters are a good start. You may also need some heat in the master stateroom. Take a look at the oil filled electrics like this:
https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-Comf...12688777&psc=1
Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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10-24-2022 07:26 PM #13Senior Member
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Re: Block heaters 24/7 ?
At $200+ a month for electricity, 10-20 gallons of antifreeze is much cheaper and no worries if the power goes out (or your wiring fails, etc). Even though pink juice is now 4-5$ a gallon at walfart than 2.
FTFD... i drive a slow 1968 41c381
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10-24-2022 09:26 PM #14Registered Member
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10-25-2022 11:50 AM #15Senior Member
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Re: Block heaters 24/7 ?
Previous owner of my 52C had a good idea for this problem. He wired in an automatic/adjustable timer to the block heaters. While he had his set to come on 4-6 hours before he planned to go fishing; it would be simple to set them to run several hours at a time, turn off and recycle. Heck, I think you can even get a programmable bluetooth switch for around $40 wire it in and control the heaters from your phone.
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10-25-2022 04:23 PM #16Senior Member
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10-25-2022 05:02 PM #17Senior Member
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Re: Block heaters 24/7 ?
Also found thisTempMonitor.jpg
temperature and humidity monitoring thing, it reports to your cell phone. Cool.1980 53' Hatteras MY, Hull # 592
"Moon River" <-- Finally picked a name
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10-26-2022 11:23 AM #18Senior Member
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My buddy used this wifi remote sensor to view from his phone on his Hatt, thus it's Hatteras approved and tested. They have other models too with varying levels of features.
https://www.amazon.com/Govee-Indoor-...dp/B0872ZWV8X/FTFD... i drive a slow 1968 41c381