Boat Accessories Part 2 - Gear Guide

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By Steve Fennell

Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Heater

With an output of 4,000 or 9,000 BTUs, these propane-based heaters are ideal for sportsmen who enjoy fishing early or late in the season when temperatures unexpectedly drop. A one-pound tank can provide three to six hours of heating time. Or, for those overnight excursions, simply hook it up to a 20-pound tank (with the optional hose connector) to achieve 48 to 110 hours of heat. When it comes to safety, the heater shuts off automatically if it tips over. Compact and easy to transport, the heater measures 38 x 34 x 19.5 cm ( 15 x 13.4 x 7.7 in). Other highlights include a piezo-electric spark igniter for easy starting and the heater can heat up to 21 sq m (225 sq ft).

MSRP: $139 CAD - www.mrheater.com

Minn Kota Portable Digital Battery Chargers

Introduced at ICAST 2017, Minn Kota’s two new Portable Digital Battery Chargers are single-bank charging systems with built-in digital microprocessors to automatically monitor temperature compensation and prevent damage from under- or over-charging your marine batteries. The chargers operate by sensing the outside temperature and automatically adjust the charge profile. This ensures faster, more precise charges, extended battery life, maximum power for cranking and improved cycle life for marine electronics. The chargers also sense when the battery has achieved full power and shut-off automatically when the charge is complete. They offer five or ten amps of total output and work on flooded/wet-cell, maintenance-free, and AGM batteries.

MSRP: $60 USD 5 AMP MK-105PD; $85 USD 10 AMP MK-110PD - MinnKotaMotors.com

Marinco IP67 LED Stainless Steel Spotlight

Marinco’s new IP67 LED Stainless Steel Spotlight is ideal for those offshore fishermen who regularly fish on early, dark mornings or in the evening when additional illumination is required. The IP67 rated light offers an 8.3-amp spotlight, 7.5-amp floodlight and an impressive 165,000 CP spot light output. Constructed with a 316 stainless steel base, the IP67 measures 25.4 x 12 x 21 cm ( 10 x 4 ¾ x 8 ¼ in), operates on 12 volts, and has 350 degrees horizontal and 60 degrees vertical two-speed movement. Further highlights include its seven-inch, 12 LED array and can be easily controlled from the helm or from the wireless remote.

MSRP: $600 USD - www.marinco.com

Scepter Neptune 6-Gallon Portable Gas Can

Portable gas cans aren’t the most glamorous of boating products, but they sure do come in handy when you have less gas (or diesel) than you need to get home. Like many of Scepter Marine’s gas and jerry cans, its 6-Gallon (22.7 litres) Neptune Gas Can is ISO- and CSA certified, built using tough, non-corrosive, high-density polyethylene for durability, is UV-stabilized, and features a manual vented cap. It also has ¼-inch NPT fuel pick-up. Measuring 52.5 x 33 x 28 cm (20.7 x 13 x 11 in), the 6-gallon gas can is easy to stow in a variety of locations so you can load up with spare fuel to meet the capacity of your boat’s fuel tank(s).

MSRP: $57 CAD Part #04921 - www.sceptermarine.com

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