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christmasisland · 24-06-2009, 08:16

As a sidebar, here's a Practical Sailor article that may be of interest:

http://www.practical-sailor.com/marine/propane.pdf

Also, from Dragged Aboard by Don Casey, The best place for propane tanks is on deck. If you want them out of sight, the locker you put them in must be vapor tight and separated from the boat's interior. It must open only above deck and have a drain at the bottom to let leaking gas escape over the side. Be sure the drain outlet is not located near any other hull opening and that it is always above the water, even when the boat is heeled. Aluminum tanks are more suitable for the marine environment. As a rule of thumb, expect to use about 1 pound of propane per person per week cooking three meals a day. So a full 10-pound tank should last a crew of two at least 5 weeks.

West Marine printed this:

How big does the tank need to be?
A general rule is that a person will consume 1lb. of propane per week for cooking meals. 10lb. of propane will operate an average stove burner for 43 hours. That translates into three meals a day for eight people for eight days or two people for about 40-50 days. Propane water heaters use about 0.5 pounds per hour of operation. Tanks are available in either rust free aluminum or powder-coated steel. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is the world's most highly respected boating industry technical organization, and sets voluntary standards for boat construction and safety in important areas like ventilation, electricity and plumbing. While not mandatory, we recommend that you follow ABYC guidelines so your installations are safe and because the systems should work better. The initials ABYC refers to either the group itself, or the standards that the group establishes.
ABYC Requirements for Onboard LPG Systems

Propane Lockers: isolated, vapor-tight and above the waterline with ventilation directly overboard
Tanks: made of corrosion-resistant materials with overfill protection devices (OPDs)
Pressure Gauges: installed in-line to detect system leaks
Solenoid Valves: required for remote shut-off if the tank valve is not within reach of the appliance
Supply Hoses: corrosion-resistant flexible tubing must provide a continuous connection to the appliance
Dedicated Vent: located at the bottom of the locker with a minimum 1/2" dia.
Warning Sign: with safety instructions located in the immediate vicinity of the cylinder

24-06-2009, 08:16	#6
christmasisland Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Boat: Tanzer 22 Posts: 17	As a sidebar, here's a Practical Sailor article that may be of interest: http://www.practical-sailor.com/marine/propane.pdf Also, from Dragged Aboard by Don Casey, The best place for propane tanks is on deck. If you want them out of sight, the locker you put them in must be vapor tight and separated from the boat's interior. It must open only above deck and have a drain at the bottom to let leaking gas escape over the side. Be sure the drain outlet is not located near any other hull opening and that it is always above the water, even when the boat is heeled. Aluminum tanks are more suitable for the marine environment. As a rule of thumb, expect to use about 1 pound of propane per person per week cooking three meals a day. So a full 10-pound tank should last a crew of two at least 5 weeks. West Marine printed this: How big does the tank need to be? A general rule is that a person will consume 1lb. of propane per week for cooking meals. 10lb. of propane will operate an average stove burner for 43 hours. That translates into three meals a day for eight people for eight days or two people for about 40-50 days. Propane water heaters use about 0.5 pounds per hour of operation. Tanks are available in either rust free aluminum or powder-coated steel. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is the world's most highly respected boating industry technical organization, and sets voluntary standards for boat construction and safety in important areas like ventilation, electricity and plumbing. While not mandatory, we recommend that you follow ABYC guidelines so your installations are safe and because the systems should work better. The initials ABYC refers to either the group itself, or the standards that the group establishes. ABYC Requirements for Onboard LPG Systems Propane Lockers: isolated, vapor-tight and above the waterline with ventilation directly overboard Tanks: made of corrosion-resistant materials with overfill protection devices (OPDs) Pressure Gauges: installed in-line to detect system leaks Solenoid Valves: required for remote shut-off if the tank valve is not within reach of the appliance Supply Hoses: corrosion-resistant flexible tubing must provide a continuous connection to the appliance Dedicated Vent: located at the bottom of the locker with a minimum 1/2" dia. Warning Sign: with safety instructions located in the immediate vicinity of the cylinder Last edited by christmasisland; 24-06-2009 at 08:25. Reason: additional info