Propane Heater in Boat?

[Berdink]

I thought it was illegal to have a propane tank in the boat.
But if it's not, it seems pretty dangerous.

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[flashback]

Be VERY careful!

 

[Berdink]

It's not me.

 

[Berdink]

I found this other thread in another forum:

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/900832-safe-bring-propane-tank-boat.html

 

[Grub54891]

Propane should be stored in a sealed locker, except for the venting outside the boat, The vent shall be in the bottom of that locker as propane is heavire than air. A sniffer is recomended in the cabin area down low to detect any fumes that may have accumulated there from propane or fuel.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... An open 15" outboard powered fishin' boat ain't the same as an I/O powered run-a-bout or cuddy cabin boat,.....

 

[Grub54891]

Well yes Bondo. I'm so used to working on inboards/IO's/sailboats that I got lost in the topic. Thanks. lol

 

[racerone]

A survival suit would make more sense.------No such thing as bad weather.-----Just bad choice of clothing.

 

[Chris1956]

Denatured alcohol was used on boats for decades to power the stove. It was pretty safe as the fumes would not build up in the bilge.

Sometime later, the stove was switched to propane. As was stated, propane will build up in the bilge, like gasoline vapors. it must be handled the same way. There are lots of propane grills, although these are mainly above deck at the railings for safety. Fumes can blow away or sink over the gunwale.

Recently, LNG is being used to power the stoves in boats. This is lighter than air and is less of a threat to explode.