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I am trying to devise a way to install heater on my boat safely...
Here's the idea. I have a seat right in the middle of my boat that you can pull out(pole seat) and perhaps have some sort of a tall lamp-like heater stuck in the pole insert? Somehow strap the propane tank safely along the walls of my boat. This lamp height must be about three or four feet to stay effective in cold weather fishing. Anybody out there have that set up?
I hate the idea of the heater on the floor of the boat because of the carpet and would be a hazard. Thank you for your ideas to share.
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The idea of an open fire (propane heater) on a boat scares me to death. Think I'll just dress warmly.
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[black][size 2]Good topic I’ve been mulling over the idea myself. The thought of a flame in a boat with an inboard carbureted gas engine scares me to death to. I would think if you keep the flame of the heater above the sides on the boat you should be OK this would keep it off the floor where gas fumes may be. Is there any one else with comments on how to safely have a heater on a boat?[/size][/black]
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My boat is a 16 foot tracker pro angler outboard.
Another place would be where up the front of the boat where there's another pole insert for my seat where I use my bow-mounted trolling motor is, and have the heat safely disappate in front to back on cold days trolling.
Come on guys... Tell me how you guys stay warm and tie your lines without freezing up your fingers/wrists thus ruining the rest of your fishing day.
I guess it is only fair I get abit more personal in disclosing my life. For some reason, my hands gets cold very fast starting in my wrist area. I just need a real source of heat in order to tie my lines otherwise my fingers become useless. It's tough to tie with gloves on. I would like to bring my family fishing and thought to have a excellent source of heat.
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THERE IS WHAT IS CALLED A CATALYTIC TYPE HEATER...THEY DON'T PUT OUT ALOT OF HEAT ....THERE IS STILL A FLAME BUT IT IS UNDER A BLANKET. CHECK WITH A LOCAL PROPANE DEALER IN TOWN OR MY FAVORITE GUY IS AT CASUAL B-B-QUE AND FIREPLACE ON 3900 SOUTH AND 575 WEST.......
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I use a mister heater mister cooker and have had no problems so far. I really like that set up that poncho has though. I just might have to look into that set up.
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mister heater is a great thing. They really put out the heat and they seem to be reasonably safe. I go along with dressing for the cold. Heat in an open boat doesn't seem to stay around very long.
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[font "Arial Black"][red] I really like that idea Poncho has , I have one of those heaters that I use for Ice fishing. I think it will work just fine at bear lake this weekend.[/red][/font]
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Hey Paul, I have a mister heater that is made to be a small cook stove or you can stand it up at a 45 degree angle. I set it under the walk through wind shield, so it's aiming kinda up and kinda back towards the seats. I have some spring loaded lamps that you can clamp gloves to the windshield and dry them out, or just hold your hands in front of it and warm up.
I keep an old percolator to heat water and make hot soup on cold days.
Just don't use it in real big waves and it's pretty safe. I've never ever tipped it over. Never even spilled the boiling water.
Just pay attention to it and remember it's there. I have burned my line in two a couple times, but no biggy!
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Another vote for the Mr. Heater. I put up my canvas, crack a few windows for ventillation, and fire up the heater. I don't bother with the small green cannisters, but have a small tank that I carry. Or for long trips I'll drop a 5-gallon propane tank in a milk crate.
Another idea is to rig a tube from your kicker's pee stream outlet and run the tube into a bucket placed in the livewell. Cut a few holes in the bottom of the bucket and you have warm water to warm and wash your hands in. I haven't done this, but have read of several people who have.
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hey,
since you're using propane, be careful about carbon monoxide emission. However since you're not in an enclosed area, you should be okay.....unless you start feeling sleepy.
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What about using a simple handwarmer (like a Jon-E, a metal catalytic heater about the size of an old cigarette lighter) that fits right inside your glove (or inside your coat). They also make the chemical kind that come in plastic bags and put inside your gloves or boots. There's no flame, and therefore there's no danger of starting anything else on fire, but it keeps your hands (or body) warm.
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