In a meeting today with Alex and Jack Wilken, who co-write our How-To column in the magazine, Alex shared his opinion about the best space heater to keep your boat warm this winter. This came up because (spoiler alert), their article for the December issue is about how to use your 30 amps of AC shore power in the safest and most economical way.
There are a lot of heating options for boats, and there’s a wide divide between the kind of heat you would want if you were living aboard and what you need to make sure your boat stays dry and unfrozen during the winter months in the Pacific Northwest. Alex was referencing this particular heater as a great option for the second of those two purposes – something to leave running during the periods of time you’re away from it.
Without further adieu, Alex’s recommended heater is the non-marine-specific DeLonghi oil-filled Bathroom Heater (TRN0812T).
Admittedly, there are some perfectly functional marine-specific space heaters on the market, and you may already be happy with one of them. Nonetheless, here’s why Alex thinks this one is so good: