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Old 01-24-2008, 07:02 PM
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Visiting your boat once or twice a week to start it is less labor intensive than winterizing it? Sure, if your winter lasts about two weeks. Seriously, for how long do you intend to do this and exactly how long do you think winterizing will take?

Starting a motor frequently just to bring it to temperature without putting it under some load is about the worst thing you could do for it.

I believe using a light bulb for heat is asking for trouble. It's a fire hazard and what happens when it burns out the day after you've visited your boat?

How "modest" is your winter? West Marine (and others) have fan driven pancake dehumidifiers that you can leave on indefinitely, but they're not designed to put out a lot of heat and might not be enough if a cold snap hits. Personally, I wouldn't count on freeze protection without a real heater, controlled by a thermostat.
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