[C320-list] PROPANE VENT HOSE

[Warren Updike]

I saw the same thing on our #62.  I tied a line to the hose and secured to
something above the hose sufficient to keep the hose from dropping below the
exit fitting.  Seemed to solve the problem.  However, there is always some
water trapped in the bottom of the propane locker as it is tipped and the
exit is in the center of the locker.  Some off the shelf design.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: JJ Morrison [mailto:sail-ability at sympatico.ca] 
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 10:23 AM
To: Catalina List
Subject: [C320-list] PROPANE VENT HOSE

Just got out of the bowels of my boat and discovered that the propane vent
hose was blocked with water and the orientation of the hose is such that the
water cannot drain out. This could create a dangerous situation if the
propane tank were to leak. It looks as if I'm going to need a 90degree
fitting oriented vertically  from the hull so that water is not trapped.
Anyone had and solved this issue?CheersJohnM1999#574