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A 12 volt 300 Watt electric heater needs 25 amps of DC power to work. With an average storage battery, you would be lucky to see an hour of heating before voltage dropped too low to continue functioning. I don't know if a 300 watt heater would make much difference.

Aluminum comes in different alloys for use on boats. Saltwater and freshwater resistance, weldability, forming etc. 5052 is the most common. Probably what the fuel tank is made of. Bends fairly easy. Welds nice. 5086 is the best for saltwater and is more expensive. This is the preferred type...

One thing to keep in mind with AGM batteries. If they drop below 10.5 volts, a standard charger may not bring them back up. You have to trick the charger. A battery down in the 10 volt or less range may cause the charger to think the battery is damaged, so it will not turn on the charging...

The easy thing to check are the outboard anodes. If they have been properly maintained and replaced as they wear away, that goes a long way to ensuring limited corrosion damage. There are external anodes and internal engine anodes, both need to be functional. If you see lifting or bald spots...

The easy thing to check are the outboard anodes. If they have been properly maintained and replaced as they wear away, that goes a long way to ensuring limited corrosion damage. There are external anodes and internal engine anodes, both need to be functional. If you see lifting or bald spots...

Having a launch or starting routine that you faithfully follow is a good way to avoid leaving something forgotten. I start at the rear of the boat while it is on the trailer and move forward. Plug in Rear tie down straps removed Battery on Outboard tilted up Fenders attached Launch rope...

Drain the black gunk out of the filter and leave it in a jar for a day or so and see if it separates. That might tell you if it is water or something else mixed in. Run the boat some more and if the black gunk returns, pull and clean both tanks. Replace all fuel hoses between the tank and...

On my Angler, I tracked down the incursion to this space from water draining in from the back deck after rain and deck wash down. I put in a 6" removable access hatch on the flat above the dead space and drilled a small weeping hole in it. This makes for easy access and cleaning to the...

If that year motor has a flexible timing belt, instead of a timing chain, probably time to have that replaced. I am not sure if that year is an interference type motor, but a broken timing belt is bad at any time.

I have two SIMRAD GO9 units on my Angler. One transducer is Active Imaging 3 in 1 and is transom mounted. The other shoots through the hull forward. I can maintain bottom contact and scanning with the rear transducer up to about 10 knots. When trolling for salmon at 1 1/2 to 2 knots, I have a...

I would take it off and repair the transom. If you do move to auxiliary propulsion use the recommended mounting system.

I use the rescueME PLB1 that notify rescue services when activated. Small enough to fit in the zipper pouch on the Mustang life vest. 7 year battery life before replacement.

I have been wearing the inflatable vest for over 10 years. Best thing ever as long as they are maintained. The Mustang brand provide good quality and it is easy to find rearming kits. Spend the extra money and buy the type that auto inflate. Comfortable, cool and you tend to forget it is even...

Try putting along the 9.9 Suzuki 4 stroke kicker and see if the fume problem goes away.

I have a 2004 19 Angler and the front sleeping berth can handle two people depending on the size of the occupants. 6' 6" wide- tapering down to about 2' wide 6' 3" long The 5hp kicker motor (properly mounted at the right height) can push the boat along in calm seas. The single cylinder 5hp...