Butane to Propane conversion

[Ovniman]

Would appreciate anybody providing advice in the following area. We have a French sailing vessel outfitted with a butane gas system (camping gaz). What must be done to convert to the American propane system? Is purchasing the adapter adequate or must I also change the regulator? Thanks.

[kimberlt]

what brand french sailing vessel did you purchase?
i made the conversion on my amel.
eric

[Ovniman]

I have an (Alubat) Ovni 345. What did you undertake when you converted your system?

[kimberlt]

I simply got a brass adapter fitting to go from the existing butane solenoid to a new USA propane regulator through a propane hose and hooked it right up to a propane tank.
I also had used an adapter to go from the butane regulator to a propane tank but it was a clumsy setup and went to the above permenat setup.
it has been working fine for 2 years.
fair winds,
eric

[kimberlt]

i forgot to mention , i got the adapter for the propane hose at mcmaster carr and used regular hoses and regulator available at west marine.
fair winds,
eric''

[Ovniman]

Many thanks you for your help.