[C320-list] Second Propane Tank

[Jack Brennan]

The problem with the one-pound cannisters is storage. Given how inexpensive they are, they obviously are not well made and can quickly be subject to corrosion near saltwater.

I used to keep a couple in a vinyl bag under the bimini on a previous sailboat. I had one go off and spew all of its gas in the cockpit while I was setting up the BBQ. I was really happy that I was not down below when that happened. It would have blown up the boat. So you don’t want to store them in the cabin or a cockpit locker.

I bought a replacement propane tank (10-pound, I think) in 2020 with plans to carry it on my covid-canceled cruise. With a 10- to 12-week cruise planned for this spring (covid vaccine this Friday!) , I plan to carry it along the lifelines along with extra jugs of diesel. 

With an extra connector and hose, it should do double duty between the BBQ and backup to the main tank.

I tied a six-inch-wide plastic plank between the stern pulpit and the first stanchion as extra support for bungeeing  this tanks to the lifelines.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.









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From: Gus Macdonald
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 3:02 PM
To: ROBERT MILLER
Cc: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Second Propane Tank

Excellent.  Thanks Robert

Angus

> On Jan 24, 2021, at 2:47 PM, ROBERT MILLER <r.miller at shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> Google “Steak Saver adapter” and you’ll find what you are looking for. I have one, but have not had to use it (yet).
> Rob
> Alchemy, #571
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jan 24, 2021, at 6:01 AM, Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> In my experience a full tank will last 24/5 days in average use. However I would like an emergency back up. In this respect I was wondering whether an adapter was available that would connect a standard disposable bbq tank to the main tank connector. Does anyone have info on such a device?
>> 
>> Angus
>> Hull 999
>> Georgian Bay
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 24, 2021, at 7:36 AM, Pat Tormey <ptormey at 4square.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I carry a ‘shortie” version. I added three small u-bolts to the starboard top step on the stern. The u-bolts are for a hard rubber ‘belly band’ around the middle and a lashing point on the top handle. 
>>> Sea-Dog "U" Bolt (080265-1) | Defender Marine
>>> 
>>> I put a square of rubber on the step to avoid chafe. Been there three years, little bit of rust weeping thru the paint, so you might want a sunbrella cover. 
>>> 
>>> I haven’t needed it myself BUT It’s been loaned out after a club regatta saving somebody’s bacon.
>>> 
>>> Pat
>>> 
>>> Pat Tormey 
>>> s/v Blue Skies
>>> Newport RI
>>> 
>>> 
>>