We got a great deal on a Dickinson Newport Diesel Heater and all kinds of accessories.  It arrived just before Christmas, and I spent most of my time off installing it into the boat.  Fired that sucker up and didn't it get toasty aboard that boat.... and I don't even have the insulation installed yet.

BTW, the boat didn't blow over during the windstorm.  Having survived that, I will be less nervous about storms in the future.

Happy New Year.




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