Pacific Northwest Heating Solutions with Mike Reese

Discover the secret of year-round cruising comfort – warm cabins and hot water in November! Get rid of the damp cushions and moldy Musto’s by adding heat and circulation – the most desired upgrade to a Pacific Northwest cruising boat. If properly sized, installed and maintained a heating system should allow you four season cruising in our Pacific Northwest.

Sample of topics covered:

• Pro’s and Cons of Different fuels and heating systems
• Dealing with moisture on-board your boat
• Sizing, designing and selecting your heater
• Maintenance for your heating system
• Cost analysis
• Things to consider for upgrading/adding heat to your vessel

After this 3 hours course, you will understand how to improve, upgrade and maintain your heating system which will keep you nice and warm all season.

Woody is a retired military officer, off-shore sailor and owner of ‘IceBoat Marine’ – specializing in marine refrigeration, solar and heating, and electrical. An ABYC Certified Master Technician, he is a factory certified installer and troubleshooter for most refrigeration/AC, and heating systems. Woody teaches Marine HVAC at the Skagit Valley Marine Maintenance Technology Program. When not fixing others’ boats, Woody and his family which includes three children, are out cruising (and of course, fixing stuff!) year-round.