Mark Myns
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 31, 2015
- Messages
- 31
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Hoosier Daddy
- Vessel Make
- 38 Marine Trader Sundeck
My Marine Trader has the propane tank mounted under the upper helm. It is not in a locker which concerns me. It also has a copper line running to the stove. I am going to replace the old 20 lb tank with a new fiberglass 11 lb tank which is plenty for my needs in the summer since I also have an 11 lb fiberglass tank for my grill which is mainly what we use. I want to build a locker to put the new tank in. Can I build it out of plywood and seal all the edges or due I have to use a different material. I know I need to put a drain in to carry fumes over the side.
Next is the copper line. It has no leaks and replacing it with anything else is going to be a nightmare as it goes from the fly bridge to the bilge then back up to the stove. What are the thoughts about connect a new rubber line between the tank and the existing copper? I am including a picture of the current tank and attachment to the copper line.
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Next is the copper line. It has no leaks and replacing it with anything else is going to be a nightmare as it goes from the fly bridge to the bilge then back up to the stove. What are the thoughts about connect a new rubber line between the tank and the existing copper? I am including a picture of the current tank and attachment to the copper line.
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