GL: Rusty Propane Cylinders

[Vincent P. Chianese]

Doc,

I'm glad to see the trip is going well. Take care of her we are still
interested.

As for the Propane tank.  The best looking installs might be,
1. In the funnel, but the running of the line aft would present a problem
and you would need to install an electric solenoid shut off as well.
2. A single cylinder Propane box (West Marine and others) that would mount
on the aft deck.  Keep in mind that the sealed box need to drain but I think
out on the deck is fine.  Your aft deck is in the open and ventilated like
it is outside.  In fact it is outside.
3. A single fiberglass cylinder mounted in the open on the aft deck would be
as safe as anything.  Any leak from the tank is going to be outside of the
hull. If the tank leaked liquid it would go on down the scuppers and out.  A
gas leak would do the same.

Number three is the cheapest by far and the easiest to do. I'm thinking a
tie down to the aft bulkhead with two straps (high and low )on the tank.

BTW you will need an regulator on the tank just like a home grill has.

Vinny

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Subject: GL: Rusty Propane Cylinders


How would the learned list suggest that I store propane if I went to  a
larger cylinder...maybe fiberglass? I have a small cockpit that is drained
overboard by two large scuppers. There is also a large hatch covered
lazerette which
has a lip which drains water overboard via two hoses.  Should I set the tank
on the deck or hang it on the inside bulkhead? How would  one secure it? Is
a
special vented storage box necessary?

I would love to get rid of the small tanks if for no other reason than to
get more propane pressure when I am cooking. The little ones loose pressure
as
they empty, thus loosing their ability to char a steak.

Doc on Sedona
42' Nordic Tug





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