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Old 10-17-2010, 08:19 PM   #12
Woodsong
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Get rid of old propane stove?

Well let's tackle this from another angle. Personally, I would LOVE to keep propane for stove/range. I have never installed such a system myself though. If I can get a new RV grade range I'd be up for it. The question is what parts and pieces do I need to do this safely so the family doesn't get blown up?
Possible range:
22" Magic Chef range for $399:
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...black-top/1803

What abot storage locker? The true propane storage lockers I've seen run about $700???
I think previous owners just set a home style propane tank up on the flybridge under the flybridge helm in the storage area there. From that location they ran tubing down a conduit to engine room, ran down engine room ceiling, then up to stove in galley. Conduit at flybridge area also has electronics wiring, etc. so it is NOT water/vapor/air tight at this time. Can one just simply fasten down a normal propane tank up on the bridge, install a detention system in the galley, and a selenoid that lets you shut it down when not in use and be good to go?

I assume I will need 20-25 feet of supply hose for around $65:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?...2409&id=729561


Marine regulator for $65:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?...22410&id=59327

And detection equipment and on/off panel for $229:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?...2410&id=731259
That detector looks like it is only for the bilge and not for galley/salon??

3/8 Solenoid, 12V for $92:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?...123&id=1285364

What else am I missing? If that is most everything, that is basically at least $900 before shipping, etc. so call it maybe $1,000. I can get an electric cooktop (2 burner, glass top) for about $150-200 and then it's just running electrical to it and i never have to worry about the boat/family blowing up. I know almost every sailboat, trawler, or LRC is using propane and doing so safely but $1,000 to get there, vs. a few hundred for electric and no safety issue?

maybe I ought to just get one of these and set out on the trunk deck and keep it simple hahaha:
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colem...id=2010&brand=

Sorry for my ignorance on the propane systems. As I've mentioned in other threads, my experience with older/tradtional systems is a little limited. I just didn't have to ponder this stuff when I was on my 2005 sedan!! I appreciate your insight (and patience!).* We want to make the right long term decision, not just looking to save a couple of hundred dollars.* In our previous 2 boats with electric cooktops, running the generator to cook was only option and it never bothered us.* That being said, I have always had a dream of baking brownies while anchored out without running the generator so....*

P.S. We are in fact in freshwater and most likely will remain in freshwater 99% of the time, if not 100% of the time.* We may move the boat to the TN River soon to be able to stretch our legs more and if we did that we will see if I am able to resist the urge to go to the coast!*
-- Edited by Woodsong on Sunday 17th of October 2010 09:23:38 PM

-- Edited by Woodsong on Sunday 17th of October 2010 09:25:15 PM
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