composite propane tanks

ZolaSail · 21-02-2008, 08:06

Anyone have any feedback regarding the new composite propane tanks. (Clear fiberglass ones). Also as anyone had any experience getting them filled in the Bahamas? I am planning an extended cruise to the Bahamas and DR at the end of this year and was thinking about using these new lighter propane tanks. Just wondering if anyone’s tried them.

Thanks

Steve Pope · 21-02-2008, 08:28

Beware of being unable to get them filled away from where you bought them, I was interested in the concept of light weight, non rusting tanks with a visual as to the level in the tank. I checked with one of the larger filling stations and was told that they are not accepted in New Zealand, (Australia?) and he has had to deal with a lot of frustrated overseas yachties who didn't want to replace their tanks with steel / SS / or alluminium that have been through the bureaucratic hoops and have been certified.

S/V New Sensation · 21-02-2008, 13:25

Can't help with if they are OK in the Bahamas but I have one and love it. No problem to get it filled in the US. Really nice to be able to see the level in the tank.

delmarrey · 21-02-2008, 17:41

Not to worry about their construction! Most CNG cars also have fiberglass fuel tanks running up to 4000 psi.

21-02-2008, 08:06	#1
ZolaSail Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vero Beach, FL Boat: 1991 hunter 35.5 legend Posts: 21	composite propane tanks Anyone have any feedback regarding the new composite propane tanks. (Clear fiberglass ones). Also as anyone had any experience getting them filled in the Bahamas? I am planning an extended cruise to the Bahamas and DR at the end of this year and was thinking about using these new lighter propane tanks. Just wondering if anyone’s tried them. Thanks

21-02-2008, 17:41	#4
delmarrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Puget Sound, WA Boat: Choate 40 Posts: 3,918	Not to worry about their construction! Most CNG cars also have fiberglass fuel tanks running up to 4000 psi. __________________ Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend, but the Kisses of the Enemy are Deceitful!

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21-02-2008, 08:28	#2
Steve Pope Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maungaturoto, New Zealand only 10 minutes from the Kaipara harbour, it is a tidal harbour with one of the largest shore lines in the Southern hemisphere, no shortage of sand banks though. Boat: Trismus 37 (alloy) built in 1976 or 1986 depending on who you talk to! Posts: 522	Beware of being unable to get them filled away from where you bought them, I was interested in the concept of light weight, non rusting tanks with a visual as to the level in the tank. I checked with one of the larger filling stations and was told that they are not accepted in New Zealand, (Australia?) and he has had to deal with a lot of frustrated overseas yachties who didn't want to replace their tanks with steel / SS / or alluminium that have been through the bureaucratic hoops and have been certified.

21-02-2008, 13:25	#3
S/V New Sensation Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Accross the Sound from Seattle Boat: Tanton (CT), 44, New Sensation Posts: 45	Can't help with if they are OK in the Bahamas but I have one and love it. No problem to get it filled in the US. Really nice to be able to see the level in the tank.