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We use a small ceramic electric heater that sits on the floor beneath the helm. It plugs into a cockpit duplex. The drop curtain keeps the amount of space to be heated to a minimum. Does the job. When temps drop into the low 40's we sometimes turn the reverse cycle heat on down below and open the salon door. Helm area stays about 72 degree on a cold grey day in April when doing this. Heater costs about 90 bucks.