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djbano
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Initially Posted - 05/03/2012 : 15:31:36

Will an lp tank that is 12" tall fit in the storage box? I'm hoping someone knows so that I have fuel for this weekend. They won't f""ill the tank that came with my 98 rust is 11". I don't recall much clearance. Thanx.

CYANA
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 05/03/2012 : 15:47:56

I havae a 98 and the lid for the lp box is a tight fit

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 05/03/2012 : 16:12:08

DJ, this probably won't help for this weekend, but I refurbished a 1 gallon tank I bought on CL a while back. It had a fair amount of surface rust especially around the base (which isn't pressure holding), so I went after it with a wire wheel on my Dremel & drill and cleaned all the rust off back down to steel. Then primed it and sprayed the whole thing as close to the original white as I could find. I was careful to preserve the decals. I've never had any questions from refilling stations about it yet.

Do you have an adapter to go from a disposable 1 lb propane canister to your propane line? A couple of those would get you through the weekend probably.

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djbano
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Response Posted - 05/03/2012 : 19:19:22

Zebra, do you still use your original tank and how did you find someone to fill it? The tank is 11" tall and the only one I could find is 12" same circumference.

More members on this forum must have dealt with this issue. How about it?

DJ

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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 05/03/2012 : 21:36:39

My 1998 vintage tank is about half full. It was that way when I bought the boat 2 years ago. I have only used it once to test it, so half a tank will probably last a long time.

I have checked into refilling it so I would know what to expect when the time comes. In the US it is illegal to fill it, because this vintage tank lacks an OPD valve. In most cases it is cheaper to buy a new tank, but since ours has unusual dimensions it is probably best to take it to a recertification center, where they will install the OPD valve, pressure test it, and put a new certification stamp on it. I have not actually done this, but this is what my research told me I will have to do when the time comes. I'm not going to do this until my current tank runs out.

If you aren't a large consumer of LP gas, a more economical option would be to buy an adapter for the green Coleman disposable canisters. You can get the adapter for about $20 at Wal-Mart, and the canisters are under $3. You can probably fit a couple of the canisters in the LP locker. Do not ever store them in your cabin. Also, be sure to let it sit for 30 minutes after use before disconnecting, because the valves are notorious for icing up and then leaking gas.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 05/03/2012 : 23:03:39

I think I misunderstood the original problem, but the 1 lb canister adapter should work. I've used mine to save dinner when grilling in the backyard and ran out of gas from the main tank.

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Response Posted - 05/04/2012 : 19:46:15

We replaced our tank and the top did not fit. Turns out that Seaward Products sells a new lid that fits. Part # 80233 "Lid for 143 Complete W/ Gasket" which was, in 2008, $45 plus $9.41 shipping. Fits wonderfully. Basically the indent is deeper to accommodate the taller tank, also made by Seaward Products. Here are some links. We were able to buy just the tank and a new lid, did not need to buy a whole new locker.

[url="http://www.seawardproducts.com/gcylinders.htm"]Seaward Tank[/url]

[url="http://www.seawardproducts.com/glockers.htm"]Seaward Locker[/url]

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 05/04/2012 : 20:04:01

The little steel tank is the same one I refurbished a while back.

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Response Posted - 05/05/2012 : 06:12:47

Interesting topic. I've owned my '98 for 6 years and never used the stove. How do you know how much propane is in the tank?

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/05/2012 : 07:21:51

I've read that if you pour very hot water on the side of the tank it will form a frost line at the level of the gas.

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djbano
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Response Posted - 05/07/2012 : 13:49:01

Randy Catalina sells the retrofit lid for $59. If the height of the lid is the same as original but merely with more foam cutout I may have a go with an exacto before popping for a new one. CD doesn't have the dimensions. Could you measure the height of your newer locker lid? Thanks.

DJ

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/07/2012 : 20:38:59

Do you want the depth of the cutout? If I recall mine is molded plastic, not foam.

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djbano
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Response Posted - 05/07/2012 : 21:16:08

The height/depth of the lid itself.

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booyacht
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Response Posted - 05/08/2012 : 13:54:15

Odd, mine isn't LP, it's CNG and I don't see a convenient way of disconnecting. I'm also to the point of needing a fill. The small disposable bottles of propane sure sound convenient.

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Response Posted - 05/12/2012 : 17:28:51

Here are the dimensions of the new lid and a couple of photos. The lid is 13 1/4" X 13 1/4". It is 2 1/4" thick with 1/4" of that forming a lip the seats it on the locker. The keystone-shaped indentation to accommodate the LP tank is 1 7/8" deep.

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