mine is in a front storage compartment I placed it there because its the farthest place from the fuel tank and the motor my thoughts are if there is a fire it will most likely be around the back of the boat where the fuel and batteries and motor are located .

I have never had any fires aboard my boat Knocking on wood also

but I have been so cold That i wish i had a small fire to warm my hands after getting a shiner out of COLD water I'm thinking of getting me one of them Little buddy heaters and try it this winter up front I have a friend at work who told me he has used one and it is great for your hands