Changing to propane stove?

[Roger Schwake]

I spend a day or two on my boat every week and in that time I need food. Am thinking about changing over to a propane stove. Would it be safe to mount the tank under the helm seat? Any ideas you have would be a great help.

[CaptK]

Hi Roger -

Ron Chappel did that on "No Mas", his CP23D. There is a link to his homepage on the CPYOA Links page, take a look at what he did. It is very nice. He is a member here, also.

[spaul]

My new to me boat, cp27 of '92 vintage has the propane cylinder under the helm seat. It is a horizontal cyl mounted on a teak plank. Solenoid is mounted there with extra port for propane grill. Solenoid switch is above the top drawer in the galley right in front of the sink. The overhang there protects the switch just enough and the switch is spring loaded as well.
I recommend the change.
My  tank doesn't have the new overfill valve. I had trouble getting it filled just anywhere. The law leaves small horizontal cyl open for filling. My local propane distributor knew all about this and has no problem filling it. Most small propane re-fill operations will balk at filling it.  they didn't read the law. Suggest a new tank which sounds like where you are going to end up anyway if you go for a new outfit.
Steve Paul

[Roger Schwake]

This is just in the planning stags wright now. My biggest concern was if it was safe to mount the tank under the seat, if the factory does it must be alright. Thanks for the helpful information CaptK and spaul.

[spaul]

Hi Roger, I don't remember if you have the cp27 still. Anyway, any Com Pac will have at least one , likely two cockpit scuppers and the cockpit will be isolated from the cabin as far as gases go. THis should meet the requirements for "on board" propane. I do suggest like my boat that when you run the gas line through the cockpit wall find a way to seal the hole and hose. We don't want any leaking propane to find it's way into the lazarett or engine compartment. It's a small risk but what the heck, we like doing it right. I think my tank is a horizontal 6 lbs or 6 gallons, i can't remember but it fits nicely under the seat.
Steve

[jefftamara]

We changed our alcohol stove to a Wallace diesel 2 burner cook top stove and a heater. We sail in the pacific NW so we wanted a good heater for the boat as well. This combo suited our needs since we are loath to add  propane to our boat since it is dangerous and the boat didn't have it already. The diesel comes from the fuel tank. The whole system fit right into the space where our old alcohol stove used to be.