It is the standard Bow's foot release but I fabbed up the extra pully and attached to the foot brace so I can pull back instead of up.

Have never had any issues with the heater, but it does have a heat shield I made up to keep the deck from getting hot.

I installed the diamond plate to level the rear floor and also make a space to BBQ while on the water. Didn't trust BBQing on the front deck on a glass boat.