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Old 05-18-2018, 02:21 PM   #15
tiltrider1
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The reason most new boats show electric is the equipment and install is cheaper.

Which is better is a personal decision.

Which is safer used to be a no brainer. Now with propane lockers and sniffers this is much less an issue. Electricity is not with out its dangers. Most boat fires in the PNW have been because of electricity or candles. 30 years ago pressurized alcohol was the number one problem.

Running out of propane is equivalent to the generator not starting. So now you are back to arguing a tiny bit of safety vs listening to a generator.

I have a professional chef on board, she will only cook with gas, therefore i have no choice, it’s propane or go hungry.
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