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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

12-10-2021, 09:22

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

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Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

David - here's a tip: I've included links below - citations. If you click on them, they will direct you to the source-research. This is commonly used to support an opinion or assertion and avoid...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

12-10-2021, 08:56

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

Indeed rare. Rare enough that a relatively common passage of 1400 nms is a record-breaking feat when it's done under electric/solar. The owners started planning 17-years ago. The trip took 38-days...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

12-10-2021, 07:57

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

Many newbies and new entrants planning the cruising dream focus heavily on The Boat. Between YouTube channels, forums like this, and various books and magazines, it's easy for a pre-owner to feel...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

12-10-2021, 06:43

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

And what boat do you have? 12v? 24v? What type of inverter? Gas cooking or electric or induction? Power or Sail? Or are just looking and don't actually own a boat (along with others, is my strong...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

11-10-2021, 16:06

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

Agreed gimbal and copper don't mix. But I'm sold on durability of copper. I just remodeled galley of my trawler and pulled out 50-year old copper that is in perfect condition. Copper is chafe...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

11-10-2021, 14:27

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

My 1800 induction hob, like many, can display power settings in watts. I rarely run it on more than 1200w, and even only for short periods. 1200w will boil a quart of water in about 3 minutes. Most...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

11-10-2021, 10:29

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

If this were a car forum, I would ask about what car you have as it would be relevant. This is a boating forum that appeals mostly to sailors but some power-boat owners such as myself too. I think...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

11-10-2021, 08:17

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

[QUOTE=David Ess;3500086]

Arguably, every fire - electric or propane - is caused by some sort of installation or maintenance error. Both are safe when properly installed and maintained....

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

11-10-2021, 06:50

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

Not sure what type of boat you have (if any at all), but sounds like you are at the beginning of your boating dream. FYI - here are decent articles on proper installation and usage of propane...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

09-10-2021, 18:40

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

Not commenting on your standards. Just curious about what kind of boat you have. Provides context to understand the positions you advocate. For example, most powerboats above about 35 feet do indeed...

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

09-10-2021, 18:31

Replies: 408

Propane, the kiss of death

Views: 43,366

Posted By mvweebles

Re: Propane, the kiss of death

What kind of boat do you have? Sail or power? Day-use or longer distance cruiser?

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