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I use a small camping Coleman catalytic heater. Its a little smaller the the Buddy and just screws on top of a propane bottle. But it works fine for colder weather fishing.

I keep it inside the helm area which is closed in with the drop curtain. When we get cold, simply go in for a few minutes. Also helps to defrost the windshield on occasion.

I was in Minnesota last week and did some ice fishing. It was -15, but inside the ice house with a buddy heater saved me from freezing. And no we did not catch anything dispite more equipment & bait than i thought reasonable for any fishing adventure.

johnny