[C320-list] PROPANE

[Graeme Clark]

Propane is more dense than air so any leak will fill the boat with gas (the bilge pumps aren’t adequate to vent it)
With a bit of agitation with air an explosive mixture is formed and then any spark (a switch contact might be enough) could blow you sky high
You can purchase LPG gas detectors and site the sensor low down near the cabin sole
Best solution in my view is to not rely on the solenoid gas valve but always turn the tank valve off when not needing gas for any length of time (eg overnight)
Also make sure the gas locker vent hose is unobstructed. It often collects water and that blocks it!
Graeme

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> On 4 Sep 2018, at 00:54, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
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> Agree I have never heard of this issue in San Diego
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> Cheers
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> Dick Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado ,CA 92118
> 619.435.8986
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>> On Sep 3, 2018, at 16:48, Bev Wright <bev.wright at verizon.net> wrote:
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>> Ken, aside from being stunned and so sorry to read this tragic news about any boating deaths, can you point us to any articles about these incidents or tell us more about what happened that caused the incidents and led to their deaths.  Very scary. 
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>> Bev Wright
>> 1993 C-320 "Whoosh" #15
>> Deale, MD (Chesapeake Bay, HHN) 
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of kenneth bousum
>> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2018 7:06 PM
>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] PROPANE
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>> I heard today that I lost another friend this is the second buddy this year. One died while lighting his barbecue on his catalina 400. The second was lighting his oven on his Catalina 380. So I would like everyone to take a few minutes and check all hoses and fitting for leaks and read all the manuals and safety instructions one more time. Both these men were seasoned pros so please check your equipment. this is not a catalina problem just shit happens. 
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>> Ken B 
>> STINKIN GRINGO 
>> 711 
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