GL: PROPANE CYLINDER STORAGE ON A BOAT

[John & Judy Gill]

PROPANE CYLINDER STORAGE ON A BOAT

Years ago, we purchased a propane cylinder storage unit for our boat
which holds two of the short, squatty style tanks.  It bolts to a
place on the exterior of the boat and provides safe, vented storage
and also protects the containers from the weather.  Havent seen the
unit for sale since we purchased it, but a friend made his own easily
enough.

Start by purchasing a length of 4 diameter PVC pipe (white), two end
caps (cone shaped) and two 1/4 inch, Flat Head stainless steel bolts
(length to be determined by mounting location), 4 flat washers and 4
self locking nuts.

The Pipe length should be twice the height of a propane cylinder plus
2 inches.

Next drill holes about a one to 1-1/2 inches in from either end of
the pipe on each end.  You will need a right angle drill attachment
to counter sink the holes from the inside of the pipe.  Put the bolt
through from inside the pipe - out and tighten down with a flat
washer and a self locking nut (the extended bolts can then be thru-
mounted on a railing or other place where you can attach a flat
washer and locking nut to secure the unit from behind.  Note: Flat
head screws can also be used instead, if through bolting is not
possible, but again, you will need a right angle or rachet screwdriver.

Before installing the unit, drill a large hole in the end of one of
the PVC caps and cement it onto the bottom of the pipe (to vent any
leaking gas).  The other cap will be placed on the top of the pipe
(no cement) after storing the propane cylinders inside.

We always remove the propane cylinders from the BBQ after each use
and store them in this unit.  Have not had a problem with rust using it.


John Gill
Two J's V
An AGLCA Looper