Funny how converting to electric has me re-evaluating other systems on board. I use to have three fuels on board thirty gallons of diesel (plus a six gallon jug when cruising), 11 gallons of Propane and a few gallons of gas for the dingy outboard. Now I find I only need about six gallons of gas for most cruises. Use maybe 10 gallons total in the six month season. The Honda 2000 just sips fuel compared to the 2 HP four stroke outboard and the old diesel engine (approx .75 gal per hour). I'm also currently partially dismantling the on board 27 year old propane gas stove/oven. http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2014/04/rethinking-propane-use-on-board.html
This after having tested using one pound Propane canisters for my cooking needs last season. Cheaper than refurbishing the old stove and no worries about aging propane lines running in out of sight places in the boat. Spare propane canisters will be stored in the boats already on board Propane locker.
Capt. Mike
http://biankablog.blogspot.com
On Sunday, April 13, 2014 7:58 AM, "cirejay@hotmail.com" <cirejay@hotmail.com> wrote:
I don't think anyone was talking about a below decks propane genset. I certainly wasn't when I suggested it as an alternative to a gasoline powered above deck generator.
My thinking was and continues to be that I have no desire to carry gasoline onboard and as I, as do most, already cook with propane it makes the most sense for me. Either propane or gasoline is going to be stored above decks and, as such, propane is much easier to store and I would argue safer than plastic jerry cans of gasoline.
If I convert my new to me trawler from diesel to diesel/electric (the sailboat stys wind and ICE for the foreseeable future) then my dingy will be electric, if not, I get a propane powered outboard.
eric SV Meander
PS: yes, I remember cng as I ran out in the middle of cooking a meal enough times:)
---In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, <pembertonkevin@...> wrote :
---In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, <pembertonkevin@...> wrote :
Ok, I agree that many times the gov goes overboard with regs. Regs concerning propane came about for a reason, just like bilge blowers and spark arrestors. Back in the day of cng, much safer than propane systems of the day, do you remember? Propane systems didn't have a bunch of fail safes that todays marine appliances have. If you can find a marine approved generator for below deck use go for it. However if you can't you should install it in the same type of locker approved for your propane containers.
Remember that use of gas or propane will increase the install cost of electronics for your drive unless you don't want your insurance to cover should you need to file a claim.
Remember that use of gas or propane will increase the install cost of electronics for your drive unless you don't want your insurance to cover should you need to file a claim.
Kevin
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