Steve wrote:
"Fred Allen" wrote in message
om...

It's only the LITTLE can about a quart
used for torches.
Interested in the trailer???


Those small cylinders hold enough propane to blow up you boat.. There for
you are dealing with the same risks..

I use them for my small SeaCook gimbled single burner stove, however I
remove the cylinder and store it in the cockpit locker when not in use.

Steve

The major dangers of propane a

Asphyxiation - leaking propane displaces air to the point where
there remains insufficient oxygen to sustain life. This is
especially dangerous in areas used for sleeping. If ventilation is
poor, only a few liquid ounces of propane such as might be contained
in small lighter refilling cans or hair curler cartridges can fill a
small sailboat's cabin with enough evaporated gaseous propane.

Explosion - leaking propane accumulates in lower parts of the boat
until it is ignited by a spark from an electrical switch or other
source or pilot light.

Fire - leaking propane gas can accumulate in calm winds, and
"puddle" near the boat. Even with a slight wind, this puddle can be
ignited by sparks outside the boat, causing the entire cloud to burn
or explode. Small leaks inside can be ignited easily, and can cause
fire, which can burn hoses, releasing larger amounts of propane.

Fines - It is illegal to store propane canisters in any area used
for sleeping, or to refill certain containers.

Properly handled, propane is otherwise safe and convenient.

I keep all propane cans in the cockpit near the cockpit drains which
discharge at a point above the waterline. I check the drains are
free running often if there is propane stored in the cockpit.

Terry K