Propane tank

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malexander24
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Propane tank

Post by malexander24 »

I would like to install a propane tack in the Port propane locker of which there is none.
I would like to install the largest fiberglass one that will fit.
So has anyone installed a larger metal and or Glass tank?
A dock mate had an 11# fiberglass tank that I tried. The width was fine
but it was a fraction to tall. Looking for advice from someone who has been down this road.

Mark Alexander
SV M & M
Cat 350 #126
Kerr Lake NC
Mark Alexander
SV M & M
Kerr Lake NC
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wolfe10
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Re: Propane tank

Post by wolfe10 »

Nope, we have a second tank same as OE.
Brett Wolfe
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"Vindaloo"
Ft Myers FL
elk
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Re: Propane tank

Post by elk »

Do you mean that you want to hook it up with a regulator and hose? Or are you just going to put the spare tank in the port locker? I don't know why you would want to totally install a second tank, other than increasing the gas capacity of the system. But seeing how easy it is to swap out tanks when one runs dry...

I just bought a Worthington steel tank, an 11 pounder, from Amazon for $60 with free shipping, so if you go that route, there it is. They last 12 years before needing replacement, I believe.

Ed Kruzel
S/V Emily
#399
Cataumet, MA
malexander24 wrote:I would like to install a propane tack in the Port propane locker of which there is none.
I would like to install the largest fiberglass one that will fit.
So has anyone installed a larger metal and or Glass tank?
A dock mate had an 11# fiberglass tank that I tried. The width was fine
but it was a fraction to tall. Looking for advice from someone who has been down this road.

Mark Alexander
SV M & M
Cat 350 #126
Kerr Lake NC
malexander24
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Re: Propane tank

Post by malexander24 »

The additonal tank is for the Grill.
Mark Alexander
SV M & M
Kerr Lake NC
#162
Triumph
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Location: Tampa, Fl

Re: Propane tank

Post by Triumph »

Been out cruising, just catching up. Heard someone say that they bought the fiberglass tank and it was easy to cut a little off the handle to make it fit heightwise.

Bill
S/v TRIUMPH
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