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Old 27-06-2009, 07:18   #16
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We use about 1 pound a week from a 6 gal aluminum tank mounted on the stern rail.
That's a 6 pound aluminum tank.

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It seems to me that 10# lasting 6 weeks is about the norm. We went on a 6 week cruise to the Bahamas last year and filled the 20# tank. Coffee + 1 to 2 meals per day including the grill. Got back with half a tank.
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