Anybody ever use a Mr. Heaters (little buddy model) on their boat?

[jabs]

It's going to be a cold weekend in Mn this weekend and I know people use Mr Heaters in their tent just curious if anybody has used one while underway only under canvas?


[h=1]Features[/h]

• CSA certified for indoor use
• One button ignition/on function
• Accidental tip-over safety shutoff
• Oxygen depletion sensor
• Heats up to 100 sq. ft.
• Connects directly to one1 lb. disposable cylinder

Item No.3050049

 

[techmitch]

It's going to be a cold weekend in Mn this weekend and I know people use Mr Heaters in their tent just curious if anybody has used one while underway only under canvas?


Features

• CSA certified for indoor use
• One button ignition/on function
• Accidental tip-over safety shutoff
• Oxygen depletion sensor
• Heats up to 100 sq. ft.
• Connects directly to one1 lb. disposable cylinder

Item No.3050049

Trouble maker! Geeze, and it's not even November yet.

 

[jabs]

Dropping to 40 for highs on the weekend kind of depressed about it, 80 for a high today but that's MN for ya.

Taking my parents on long overnight cruise pops is 72 so just looking at options for heat.
People seem to use these in a closed tent or boat I'm just not so sure on these but seem to reviewed well. I was thinking of just removing the back curtain to vent

 

[deeman]

I use these for ice fishing all the time. They are fantastic! A one lb cylinder will run on high for about 3 -5 hours, can’t recall the exact time. They are a touch top heavy and prone to falling over pretty easy so perhaps mounting it somehow to a heavier base will help. The main heat will be dispersed between the chrome grill and the face of the heating element – so don’t put anything near the “top” of the heater or above it or you’ll have issues. A small battery fan may help move the heat around.

I suspect being from Minnesota you are familiar with these, so give one a try and pose back. FWIW – my brother has the Big Buddy with 2 cylinders and a built in fan – it’s the cat’s meow and I would cough up the extra cabbage if you can swing it.

 

[sdarc]

jabs, i hav eno exprience with the heater so I won't comment.

As to opening the back curtain, these boats are prone to the "station wagon" effect meaning that CO has a tendacy blow back into the cockpit. you need to open the front curtain enough to get a positive flow out the back. I usually keep a portable CO monitor up on the dash so I know when to ventilate more.