[C320-list] Propane tank question

[SV Osprey]

Bob: that is great info. I assume that set up will work on my 1997. Did you have to change the tubing out to the solenoid?
Elan
Sv Osprey
1997 Catalina 320

> On May 6, 2024, at 11:05 AM, Bob Borelli via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> I replaced the original 1995 aluminum propane cylinder with a new Worthington Aluminum LPG Cylinder 10lb (2.4 gal) purchased from West Marine.
> Dimensions are similar to the original - vertical 16.5" high x 10.25"dia.
> Added Starboard 3/4" thick to bottom of the locker to bring the tank higher.
> Propane added at U-Haul.
> Also installed Regulator Kit & Solenoid kit from Catalina Direct.
> But I replaced the pressure gauge that came with the CD kit with new
> 2.5" MEASUREMAN Glycerin Filled Plumbing Pressure Gauge from Amazon.
> 
> Bob Borelli 1995 C320 no. 209    Sailing Associates, Maryland
> ________________________________
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Ferris Wills via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:51 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Cc: Ferris Wills <ferriswills707 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Propane tank question
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I used Allied Propane Service, near Richmond Marina Bay Yacht Harbor.
> 
> Ferris
> 
> Typos by iPhone
> 
>> On May 5, 2024, at 8:38 PM, David Wellerstein via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Anyone in the SF Bay Area who can recommend a propane service to do this?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> David
>> C320 #118 Dream Catcher
>> 
>>>> On May 5, 2024, at 5:45 PM, Elliott Womack via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Opd  valves (overfill protection device) are required now. They won't fill
>>> it without one. No big deal. Get them to replace the valve and recertify
>>> and carry on
>>> 
>>>> On Sun, May 5, 2024, 7:18 PM --Bill via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> My propane tank is not the standard RV/BBQ size.  When it needed
>>>> recertification I stopped by a small local propane supplier and got it
>>>> recertified for around $25.  My understanding is that the big propane
>>>> suppliers won’t do recertIfication, so look around for a local (as opposed
>>>> to national chain) supplier.  My thinking is that if parts are needed, they
>>>> can replace them.  If the tank is bad, they just won’t recertify;  if tank
>>>> is still good then why buy new?
>>>> 
>>>> —Bill Ackerman
>>>> 1995 #240
>>>> Gulfport FL
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 5, 2024, at 6:44 PM, SV Osprey via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> It’s out of code…probably best to replace the tank, valve and regulator.
>>>>> Elan
>>>>> Sv Osprey
>>>>> 1997 Catalina 320
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On May 5, 2024, at 6:27 PM, Steven Morgan via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Have the tank and valve “recertified “ at a real propane dealer.  I
>>>> did mine
>>>>>> I forget how much but no a lot of $.
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> Steve Morgan
>>>>>> Salt shaker #221 1995
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On May 5, 2024, at 11:47 AM, Jeffrey Brown via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I’m sure you’re going to get a lot of responses on this but I would
>>>> replace the entire tank and valve. You should also replace the solenoid
>>>> valve as well. Catalina direct sells the entire package.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Jeff Brown
>>>>>>> 949-350-5123
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On May 5, 2024, at 8:37 AM, SV Osprey via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Can I replace the old valve on my 1997 propane tank with the OPD
>>>> valve or should I replace the tank entirely. Would a new tank fit, has any
>>>> one checked? Thanks in
>>>>>>>> Advance.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Elan
>>>>>>>> Sv Osprey
>>>>>>>> 1997 Catalina 320
>>>> 
>>>>