clarkbre
Well-known member
While this isn't a huge modification, it is an upgrade that may give others ideas.
My son (8) likes to go out with me but gets a little cold sometimes (he doesn't have built in insulation like me :lol: ). So, I was at my folks place last week and snagged their unused Mr. Buddy propane heater. Again, not a huge mod but I used 4 screws to create two hanging locations on the middle bench seat for the heater inside the boat. Used on the low setting, this should help keep the chill off for the kiddo and keep him fishing later into the season.
Disclaimer:
- I read the owners manual.
- The heater came with key holes on the back made for mounting to a wall.
- The auto shut off should not activate under trolling speeds on calm water
- The heater is mounted low enough that the flame wont blow out under trolling speeds
- It is mounted in open air with plenty of clearance (bimini top included) to not catch anything on fire.
- Again, mounted in an open air environment as to not light any potential gas fumes on fire.
Onto the pics:
Mounted to the front of the middle seat facing forward for the front passenger.
Mounted to the rear of the middle seat facing backward.
My son (8) likes to go out with me but gets a little cold sometimes (he doesn't have built in insulation like me :lol: ). So, I was at my folks place last week and snagged their unused Mr. Buddy propane heater. Again, not a huge mod but I used 4 screws to create two hanging locations on the middle bench seat for the heater inside the boat. Used on the low setting, this should help keep the chill off for the kiddo and keep him fishing later into the season.
Disclaimer:
- I read the owners manual.
- The heater came with key holes on the back made for mounting to a wall.
- The auto shut off should not activate under trolling speeds on calm water
- The heater is mounted low enough that the flame wont blow out under trolling speeds
- It is mounted in open air with plenty of clearance (bimini top included) to not catch anything on fire.
- Again, mounted in an open air environment as to not light any potential gas fumes on fire.
Onto the pics:
Mounted to the front of the middle seat facing forward for the front passenger.
Mounted to the rear of the middle seat facing backward.