GL: How much Propane

[Bob McLeran]

A 20# tank will last 2-3 months when used for the propane stove alone, 
based on our experience this past summer when we cooked aboard 3/4 of 
the time for four months, using the burners, oven and broiler. We have a 
separate 11# tank dedicated to the grill, and it lasts just as long. If 
we don't grill, we use the stove, and frequently use the stove for 
breakfast or lunch when we're not using the grill. I'm surprised at how 
little the stove and grill use compared to the grill we have at home 
which is bigger than the round Magma type grill on the boat and much 
less efficient. We do carry an extra 20# tank as a spare for either the 
stove or grill, if needed.

However you do it, I'd recommend that you get a pressure gage so you'll 
know how much propane is left in the tanks. Since we have two dedicated 
tanks, we have a pressure gage on each tank. With gages you'll know when 
you need to start looking for a propane refill station - they aren't 
difficult to find.

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On 12/6/2006 7:05 PM, Scott Coles wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I am in the process of fitting the boat with some extra propane tankage and am
> wondering how much I might need for the trip.  I know that this depends on how
> much we use and how available re-fills are, so here goes...
>
> Two people.
> We will be gone for a year.
> We have a propane stove w/ oven. (refer is electric)
> Will also hook up a BBQ grill.
> We will cook on board approx. 70% of the meals.
>
> I am planning on installing standard 20# tank(s) in adition to the 5# tank
> that came from the factory.  Should I add 1 or 2?
>
> Thanks
> Scott Coles
> MASCOT   Mainship 390