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Posted By urbanfood

i just found this setup for a dual tank...

i just found this setup for a dual tank installation. this is exactly what i was looking for and i will be installing a propane detector, gas detector, and carbon monoxide detector all by fireboy....

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-13-2011

Replies: 19

Views: 2,727

Posted By urbanfood

exactly :)

exactly :)

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-13-2011

Replies: 19

Views: 2,727

Posted By urbanfood

brian, that makes sense. i was assuming the...

brian, that makes sense. i was assuming the exhaust bilge blower was a closed system, but it sounds like it's not, it's open at the bottom compartment of the engine so if i'm understanding correctly,...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-13-2011

Replies: 18

Views: 3,345

Posted By urbanfood

baboon, that is a nice setup, i didn't see the...

baboon, that is a nice setup, i didn't see the whole package when i was looking, thanks for the link for that.

if i go with two 6# tanks how do i switch tanks? do i need a regulator and solenoid...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-13-2011

Replies: 19

Views: 2,727

Posted By urbanfood

i've posted this question on the newport yahoo...

i've posted this question on the newport yahoo group as i'm curious to know how it was originally done.

duct tape - i'm a backpacker and ductape is a godsend, but not in this case. i need a...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-12-2011

Replies: 18

Views: 3,345

Posted By urbanfood

thanks brian, i think i'm going to go with 2...

thanks brian,

i think i'm going to go with 2 of the 6lb tanks with the a mount for each one. i like the lower profile of the tanks and if it gives me 3-4 weeks of propane (12# of propane), i'll be...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-12-2011

Replies: 18

Views: 3,345

Posted By urbanfood

mitiempo, i like that tank and found here in...

mitiempo,

i like that tank and found here in the states http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|406|301237|322407&id=1038007

nice price too.

how do you mount it? there doesn't seem to...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-12-2011

Replies: 19

Views: 2,727

Posted By urbanfood

i found the newport yahoo group, great...

i found the newport yahoo group, great suggestion, just waiting to get approved.

i believe this is the type of vent i have. there are two of there, one port and one starboard. the port one is the...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-12-2011

Replies: 19

Views: 2,727

Posted By urbanfood

thanks ccriders and mitiempo, i agree, don't...

thanks ccriders and mitiempo,

i agree, don't delay. i will search out a yahoo group. i do have two vents in the rear, one on each side. i will use the port aft for the bilge blower exhaust and the...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-12-2011

Replies: 18

Views: 3,345

Posted By urbanfood

Propane tank or tanks on the stern

i'm in the process of purchasing a 77 newport 30 and it has a force 10 two burner/broiler propane stove. right now the previous owner just had the coleman bottles underneath. i'm going to be...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-12-2011

Replies: 19

Views: 2,727

Posted By urbanfood

Bilge Blower Atomic 4 not venting to outside

i'm in the processing of purchasing a '77 newport 30 and had the survey done the other day. it has an atomic 4 gas engine and everything looks good but one of the main things i want to take care of...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

03-09-2011

Replies: 23

Views: 3,588

Posted By urbanfood

thank you so much guys for the responses, what a...

thank you so much guys for the responses, what a wealth of knowledge and encouragement.

i'm happy to report i have found my boat!!!!

it's a '77 newport 30 and is in great condition. it has been...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

03-05-2011

Replies: 23

Views: 3,588

Posted By urbanfood

what a great forum! putting an offer in on a boat...

what a great forum! putting an offer in on a boat tomorrow and it wasn't the 30' catalina i saw today. interesting turn of events and i don't want to jinx it so i'm going to remain quiet :)

i'll...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

03-04-2011

Replies: 23

Views: 3,588

Posted By urbanfood

wow, thanks everyone for the feedback, great...

wow, thanks everyone for the feedback, great advice. i looked at a 30' hunter the other day and i have to say layout wise i was a little underwhlemed. it also felt a little like being in a can of...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

03-01-2011

Replies: 23