[Public-list]..Propane Tank

5thseason at canada.com 5thseason at canada.com
Wed Mar 30 06:31:00 PST 2005


On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 18:47:56 -0500, Andrew M Shaw wrote:

> 
>       Roger,
>                 Well I've stirred up a bit of a
> discussion here so maybe
> I should explain my plan. I thought of doing the whole
> isolated locker
> thing but I've decided to just put the tank on
> deck(safest place anyway).
> The 10# aluminum tank is pretty compact (and light)
and
> will fit on the
> aft deck nicely to starboard aft of the lazerette
> hatch. Also some
> stainless rail around it to mount and protect the
> regulator,solenoid etc.
> Top it all with a canvas cover. I don't think the
> weight will be that
> significant (probably less than a small child) and
this
> is a livaboard
> and not a race boat anyway.
> 
> Cheers,
> Andy
I store my propane tank on the aft section of the deck
as well.  To stop any horizontal movement I secured a
teak winch base to the deck and drop the cylinder over
this, then secure the tank to the aft stantion.  Hope
this helps
John Boor
MAHSEER #380 

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