[C320-list] Fridge compressor replacement
Jack Brennan
jackbrennan at bellsouth.net
Mon Jul 13 16:29:39 PDT 2020
Another potential problem with a leaky propane compartment is that propane is heavier than air. If you have a leak near the tank, the propane could settle into the bilge instead of being expelled through the drainage hose.
With the refrigerator compressor and, in my case, some Raymarine gear nearby, an incidental spark could blow the hell out of your boat.
Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.
Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
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From: Bruce Heyman
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 1:56 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fridge compressor replacement
I stopped by the boat this morning and now see why our unit does not have any corrosion. At some point Catalina must have changed the design as my propane tank lazarette is one solid unit with no seams.
Bruce
Another potential problem with a leaky propane lazarette is that
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