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Thanks. Very helpful. The accident you describe sounds awful -- a close call. As I understand it, these propane heaters have auto shutoffs when the oxygen is low.

I just bought an old 14 TBD classic and love it. Come cold weather, I'd like to put a heater in it and considered a Mr. Buddy type propane heather. I'm concerned though about operating the heater in the boat, which of course has a portable gas tank in the stern for the outboard. Anybody have...

okay, that's helpful. I will try it. Thanks.

Mike, So, I've been thinking about your dog platform and how I might duplicate it. Question? How did you fit the platform around the radius of the cockpit without interfering with the canvas blind, which snaps to the bow, as best I recall? Thanks, Lou

Yes, good advice. I will trailer it with bags inside, top on the cockpit.

I recommend Diane's bags, and she was willing to add grommets to one of the bags to fit my needs on the bow. They seem well made. Sounds like a nice set up for your dog ... any photos?

This is helpful. I think I will build something like it. The pup's still learning ... getting him to stay put is the current trailing challenge.

Wet is okay, but I tend to take it conservatively -- slow speeds, avoiding the really windy days or heavy chop.

Can you say more about the flat place for the dog? Was the dog hidden or visible? I was wondering about how to handle the pup in the boat. I've got an American Water Spaniel, and he has to stand on two legs to get a good view out of the boat.

I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you ... any other tips on customizing the TDB? I'm considering LED lighting inside and maybe a bar light on the bow, though the bow light would require an extra step in setting up to achieve concealment.

When trailering, I will fold them into the boat ... likewise when I'm at my hunting location. They will be out only when the boat's under way.

Let me know how it goes. The good thing about the bags from Diane's is that they have six slots in, and she delivers in a week or so.

Yes, that's my main concern. But I tend to take it slow anyway, and I usually hunt in relatively protected water -- bays, coves, rivers I can handle. I let you know how it works out. I also like the idea that in addition to gaining space, I will have gained a way to easily organize decoys on...

I recently bought a used TDB -- it's a good boat, but tight inside with bags of decoys. So, I thought I'd try putting decoy gunnel bags on the outside rather than inside. Here are some photos. I haven't had it in the water yet to see how it affects handling but my guess is that it will probably...

Here's a summary of the refuges involved: https://www.fws.gov/home/feature/2019/2019-2020-Station-Specific-Hunting-and-Fishing-Proposed-Rule-Narratives.pdf I have looked but can't find the specific boundary lines of the new rules for PRWR. You're right, the current rules are complicated and an...

I encourage members to support new rules that would expand hunting opportunities on federal wildlife refuges. The rule has been proposed by the Trump administration (Department of Interior.) I'm enclosing a link that allows comments to the proposal rule. In my area, the hunting acreage on the...

Thanks. Appreciate the tip.

Jeff, by the way, the Homer painting you have as an icon is one of my favorites. I had it hanging in my home for years. Lou

Jeff, thanks for your response. The boat is glass over wood. Two problems: two punk ribs amidships that need to be replaced and a sculling hole that seems to be set too low for the way in which the boat floats in the water, and by this mean I mean, water comes into the boat through the sculling...

I have a Merrymeeting Bay sculling boat that needs some repairs. Anyone know of a boatbuilder or sculler skilled in repair work? I'd like to find some one in Maine if possible. That's where the boat is. Thanks.