Bayliner Questions

[wyomingben]

I just bought a 27ft 1980 Bayliner Explorer with a 4cyl volvo engine.<br /><br />My first of many Questions is I would like to install a propane rv heater in the cabin. I am going to vent the heater out the aft bulkhead. Where could I mount the Propane bottle? Could I mount it in the engine compartment? Or is that unsafe?<br /><br />That leads to my second question, I want to have a A/C Generator onboard. Could I run it in the engine compartment? I realize I would have to pipe the exhaust overboard and run the compartment blower. Does anyone else do this or is this unsafe to?

 

[boatingfool]

Re: Bayliner Questions

A 27 footer with a 4cyl???<br /><br />What is the horsepower?<br /><br />I have a 18' bayliner with a volvo 125 horsepower and that is a little underpowered.

 

[magster65]

Re: Bayliner Questions

boatingfool, An Explorer is a displacement cruiser (for the most part), they're slow but are very economical. That's getting to be more important with these gas prices <br />Wyomingben, Do not under any circumstances mount a propane bottle in your engine compartment! Your insurance will be void and any surveyer would cringe, make a few calls and see what else you need for sensors and solenoids etc.. Popular mounting places would be in the rear cockpit, on the swim grid maybe up on the roof... never inside.

 

[flashback]

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Ben, Magster is right, absolutly do not mount or store any propane inside the boat PERIOD.. Keep in mind that propane is heavier than air so it seeks the lowest point it can get to, just like water, it will find it's way into the bilge. even if your propane tank is on deck, it can spill down the companion way into the cabin, or thru the engine access in the aft of the cockpit, anywere water can go propane can go. I would consider using compressed natural gas instead, it is lighter than air and will rise up and blow away, rather than settling. but if you must use propane, then construct an air-tight box that you can put on deck in which to put the propane tanks inside. that way if you spring a leak, the gas stays inside the box. also be sure to check all your propane hoses and fittings frequently for wear and cuts... on your second thought about putting a generator in the engine room, If it is water cooled, and made for below deck applications I would say OK. but if your talking about a generator from home depot, i would say no. just my opinion good luck........

 

[hydrabass]

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Wyomingben ,<br /><br /> whatever you do , if you don't already have one, is to install a c.o. monitor in the cabin . i've heard of bad things happening to people with generators on board and no c.o. monitors in the cabin .

 

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Re: Bayliner Questions

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