Rail Mounted Propane? - Page 2

newportknots · #11 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008

Guys, thanks for images and input. I'm making the switch for just that reason Dog, CNG is a pain to find. I haven't had any luck finding a supplier in the Boston area. The closest seems to be in Southern Rhode Island.

Faster · #12 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008

btw - I don't believe you actually need to change the burneres on your stove - just the orifice burner assembly. Any gas fitting outfit should be able to help you out.

djodenda · #13 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008

My propane is in a plastic locker thingy on the rail of my Catalina 30... I'll dig up a picture and post it...

newportknots · #14 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008

That'd be great. I've seen one of the hard plastic lifesling cases used - is that what you have?

JohnRPollard · #15 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008

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Originally Posted by newportknots

W.D. Schock New York 36

Somehow I missed what kind of boat you have until just now. If you're not using that dedicated MOB pole sleeve, maybe you could convert it to fit one of the narrow 6 lb propane bottles and leave the aft end open as a vent?

Just a thought....

sailingdog · #16 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008

IIRC, you have to change out the hoses and regulator as well... since the hoses are very different. From another website:

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LPG (propane) or CNG (compressed natural gas) hoses, which either constitute the supply line or make the flexible connection from a copper supply line to a gimbaled galley stove, are clearly a critical safety item. For LPG systems, ABYC Al, Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas/LPG/ Systems, requires that the hose should be marked as complying with "UL 21 LP Gas Hose"; while A22, Marine Compressed Natural Gas /CNG/ Systems, states that CNG hose should be marked as complying with "NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 52." In both cases, the standards call for end fittings to be permanently attached. Swaging is one acceptable method of attachment; a hose clamp is not.

The two standards also specify that every appliance should be served by a continuous fuel line (that is, one with no joints or connections) from the gas cylinder regulator to the appliance or, in the case of gimbaled stoves, to a length of flexible hose connecting to the appliance. This means that if a boat has more than one gas appliance, it is unacceptable to run a common supply line, and then tee off this line to the devices. Any connections or tees must be made inside the gas-bottle locker which, if designed according to the standards, will be sealed to the accommodation spaces and vented overboard. This will keep any gas leaks from the connections or tees out of the boat.

djodenda · #17 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008

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Originally Posted by newportknots

That'd be great. I've seen one of the hard plastic lifesling cases used - is that what you have?

Nope.. It's a cylindrical thingy that was designed for the purpose...

djodenda · #18 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008

OK.. Here it is...

Note the shut-off solenoid. An installation with the outlet facing aft would be cleaner I think....

The top is hinged, and the long skinny propane tank is extricated through the top. It's held in place with a large hose clamp.

I can look up the manufacturer next time I am at the boat, if you would like.

Yes, it was a cold, rainy, nasty day.

But, we were sailing