- Nov 12, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 1999 Sea Ray 330DA
Twin 7.4 MPI (310 propshaft HP) V-drives
- Engines
- Twin Mercury Marine marinized 7.4L L-29 V8s
Cast iron block w 4-bolt mains
I'm hearing that Frank C. doesn't like the lack of proper propane storage. I keep mine in the transom locker with the idea that if for some reason one would leak it could leak out the transom locker drain. Since I grill on the transom, I am thinking of buying a 4lb tank so I know that the valve is safely closed vs. the propane cylinders that can be suspect.
The older I get, it seems the more risk adverse I become. I don't know that leaking gas would flow overboard and not into the engine room. So I choose not to carry the stuff without installing a real propane locker that consists of a sealed container with an overboard discharge located at the bottom of the container venting to an area where it would be difficult to re-enter the boat. I like to eliminate the risks that are easily avoided. Your mileage may vary. But if someone were asking my advice, I'd recommend a proper propane locker.
I don't want to grill aboard that badly, so this is an easy one. I don't want to anchor out all that badly, so the genny at night is another easily avoided potential problem.
Best regards,
Frank
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