Yep, we bought the cheapest 15" flat screen that Best Buy had, and a set of rabbit ears. We can pick up the four major networks, two in high-def, which is pretty cool since we don't even have HD at home! We spend nights on the boat when we are down there, so it's nice to have the TV for sports and the occasional show in the evening. We also get a local all-weather channel, which is the most useful one for the boat - shows radar, wind speed, etc. etc.Originally Posted by Brandi
You have a boat with a TV?I wanna ride!
Believe it or not, a lot of sailors (and power boaters) with larger boats (ours is 30', not huge, but a cruising boat, not a trailerable) have TVs. We also have a microwave! Yep, we're a bit spoiled....
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with every thing said so far, CFL may not be the best solution, but it is still far better than the old fashioned incandescent bulbs.
SO REPLACE THEM WITH CFL!!!
We are looking into the latest generation of solar water heater using evacuated heat tubes. Total system cost is about $3,000 with installation. Plus the energy credit from the fed/local, I think it will payback in about 3 to 4 years like Mr. Silver's office.
The hot water can be used for baseboard heaters too.
Several companies who sell solar water heater:
www.siliconsolar.com
www.thermotech.com
www.solartoday.org has lots of good information and links.
Shawn
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