Here she is, the lovely Morso squirrel woodburning stove fixed in place on our narrow boat. The builder, Andy Bailey from Redhill Marina has done a sterling job! Leigh and I are very pleased indeed.
We decided upon the Morso after much deliberation. It was a matter of going for a well recommended stove, quality built from iron and the knowledge that fuel would last not just burn up in an instant and provide a good glow through the self cleaning window. The size and heat output (5kw) we believe will successfully keep the 65foot narrow boat warm through out winter. We decided to not have a back boiler fitted (for heating water) as this dramatically reduces the heat output, so this stove is our main and only home heating source. The hearth is composed of a concrete slab with slate crazy paving on top. This is due to be varnished upon the cement drying to allow for ease of cleaning. Behind the burner is a large sheet of Masterboard used as fireproofing, on top of this is a sheet of aluminium which aims to reflect the heat from the chimney and finish off the look.
It is wonderful! Beam, beam, beam... Bring on winter time!
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