Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Admiralty Forum
 switching from CNG to Propane		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

Gloss
Master Marine Consultant

Member Avatar

USA
1916 Posts
Initially Posted - 01/20/2008 :  10:47:18  Show Profile
Hi there,
Well, I finally got fed up with the non working oven, and the hassles of trying to get CNG tanks filled, and getting it mounted into my lazarette. I ordered a new Force 10 range, aluminum tank, solenoid valves, splitter to run the Magma grill too.
Really expensive, but I assume it will help me keep up the value of the boat in the long run.
The stove has a feature which turns it off if the flame goes out. I'll install a solenoid switch on the tank too.
Any other advice on putting in a safe system? Yes I know, I should test all connections with a match too
Frank Gloss
Formerly 89WK/TR
85 Ericson 32-3 shoal draft "Molto Bene"
Edited by - on

Dave Bristle
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

Djibouti
10005 Posts
Response Posted - 01/20/2008 :  12:32:05  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Gloss</i>
<br />...Yes I know, I should test all connections with a match too
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I use an acetylene torch. Where's your tank going? The "lazarette" (dupmster?) is the wrong place.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Gloss
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1916 Posts
Response Posted - 01/21/2008 :  17:59:53  Show Profile
Hi Dave,
The CNG tank was mounted in the lazarette of my Ericson by the manufacturer I would assume, or maybe the original boat dealer who commissioned the boat. It was almost totally unreachable, hence one of the reasons to chunk the system.
I'll mount the propane tank into the purpose built propane locker. It has the requisite 1/2" drain line for fumes, and it is totally isolated from the rest of the boat. I'll have to drill some holes and mount a couple of vapor tight pass thrus, one for the propane line, and one for the electrical wire to the solenoid.

I do like your acetylene torch idea. works much quicker.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.