[C320-list] Second Propane Tank

[Tom Grass]

Thanks John.  We use the smaller propane cylinders for our Magma Grill; my
original post was asking about a spare aluminum 10# tank - that powers the
stove / oven.

Tom Grass
Bucket List #1135

On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 6:56 AM John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> What I do is buy a cheap backpack and strap it to the pushpit. I keep the
> cylinders in there. They easily hold 3. They’ll last about 2 seasons.
> JohnM
> 1999#574
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 26, 2021, at 12:50 AM, ROBERT MILLER <r.miller at shaw.ca> wrote:
> >
> > Another option to store extra cylinders is a simple piece of 4” PVC
> pipe lashed vertically and outboard, like off the rear rail. Use an end cap
> on the bottom with vent/drain holes drilled in it:
> >
> > https://theensign.org/store-propane-cylinders-safely-on-deck/
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Rob
> > Alchemy, #571
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On Jan 25, 2021, at 5:32 AM, kendgb <kendgb at aol.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Googled it.  Not now available at Walmart but try Defender, better
> price anyways.https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=2966013Good idea.
> Thanks for the tip.  Ken GeigerNorthern Dream2000. #765Sent from my Samsung
> Galaxy smartphone.
> >> -------- Original message --------From: Pat Tormey <ptormey at 4square.net>
> Date: 2021-01-25 07:59 (GMT-05:00) To: C320-List at Catalina320.com Subject:
> Re: [C320-list] Second Propane Tank To Jack’s point on Storage of the small
> propane bottle I use thisMAGMA PROPANE CANISTER STORAGE LOCKER BAG PACIFIC
> BLUEMAGMA PROPANE CANISTER STORAGE LOCKER BAG PACIFIC BLUE - Walmart.com -
> Walmart.comHolds three cannistersPatPat Tormey s/v Blue SkiesFrom: Jack
> BrennanSent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 8:24 PMTo:
> C320-List at Catalina320.comSubject: Re: [C320-list] Second Propane TankThe
> 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 BrennanSonas, 1998 Catalina 320Tierra Verde, Fl.
>