a real wood burning fireplace is possible
A few wood burning units are available for boats and small spaces. has anyone tried ?
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We have a fireplace that was fitted on our sailing yacht. It has a ss outer shell with a bronze firebox and glass front opening door. When I was mounting it I was getting ready to cut a 5" hole in the overhead of our after cabin. A fellow sailor from Maine came by and said, "If you put that fireplace in that small cabin you'll be able to bake bread on the bunk." I put it in the main cabin with a duct aft and it heated the entire 41' ketch nicely.
I have not mounted it in our TC because I think the stove pipe would be a burn hazard if some one grabbed it. It would not be practical to wrap it with insulation to prevent burns. And the size of the TC is similar to aft cabin. It's just not safe or practical although it would be cozy and romantic. I have not been able to find a satisfactory spot for a wood/coal burning appliance in our Lance 1121.
I have not mounted it in our TC because I think the stove pipe would be a burn hazard if some one grabbed it. It would not be practical to wrap it with insulation to prevent burns. And the size of the TC is similar to aft cabin. It's just not safe or practical although it would be cozy and romantic. I have not been able to find a satisfactory spot for a wood/coal burning appliance in our Lance 1121.
