Reba Danson

Thanks all - my question was for research purposes for a child doing a school project, so I am grateful to you all for sharing your experiences ... bacon and eggs for me, maybe start a rooftop cafe LOLOLOL

Tray arrangement - yes, I can see how that would work. Inverted hat - yes, again that would be a solution to making drips run inward. Thanks - that's food for thought. Reba

Hi Jen-in-Wellies, if it's one of the things I've listed as not being interested in it's because it's not a solution. All of those things may prevent tar leaking onto your boat but they are un-manageable for me. I'm really seeking to establish whether anyone has come up with anything as a permanent, all season, all fuels, all circumstances fail safe solution that works WITH the hat on. Thanks for the question - is useful to be able to explain that.

Hi all, I'm doing some research and would value your comments. Since this thread, which started a few years ago, has anyone come across a solution to the tar dripping off the rim of the chimney hat problem? I would love to hear from anyone who has a solution that enables you to: leave the hat on 24/7 burn anything, wet or dry burn the fire on low leave the boat unsupervised and it not drip while you're away Solutions I am NOT looking for or interested in are: Taking the hat off Only burning wood Only burning dry coal Only burning the fire red hot Anything that requires you to be on the boat and continually supervise the fire. Please share your experiences. This seems to be a common problem but the only solution I've managed to find so far is 'take the hat off', which, for me, is not an option. Thanks all Reba