I spend about $3 or so to fill my CNG tanks at the local CNG filling station, if this station did not exist I would have to switch to propane. Paying $75-$100 to exchange CNG tanks at one of the few places that does it would get old fast! The gauge is nice, CNG pressure is linear, propane stays around 200 PSI until 95% used up and drops to zero rapidly.
Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com From: Hoyt, Mike [mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 8:43 AM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Re: [SUSPICIOUS MSG: 1] [SUSPICIOUS MSG: 2] Re: Propane Locker - C&C 30 MK1 We have CNG on Persistence. While it does eliminate the need for a dedicated propane locker it can be quite a pain to have the tank refilled (Co-incidentally I am doing that today). The tanks are heavy and once empty if you don't have a second tank you have to wait until it is refilled before you can once again use your stove/oven. It is also somewhat awkward to put the tank in place and to remove as it requires my physical presence inside the cockpit locker. That said it is very safe and a tank lasts a very long time. Also the gauge is much more accurate than those on propane tanks. If you are thinking about the possibility of CNG check for availability of exchange or refill options in your area as you very first step in the process. This link is to a photo taken at time of our pre-purchase survey which shows the CNG tank installation. You will note that it is completely out of the way. http://hoytsailing.com/CNG_Small.jpg<https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=99a45d13-c5326bf0-99a47464-0cc47adc5fec-79f8f6833633e326&q=1&e=2c7f6064-a7fc-40ff-bb47-be3688fd9bf0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fhoytsailing.com%2FCNG_Small.jpg> Mike Hoyt Persistence Halifax, NS From: pete.shelqu...@comcast.net<mailto:pete.shelqu...@comcast.net> <pete.shelqu...@comcast.net<mailto:pete.shelqu...@comcast.net>> Sent: September 29, 2020 9:02 AM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Subject: [SUSPICIOUS MSG: 1] [SUSPICIOUS MSG: 2] Stus-List Re: Propane Locker - C&C 30 MK1 I'm not aware of what fuel source you have now, but have you considered CNG? Sometimes a little harder to find a place to fill the tank, but would remove the need for a separate locker. From: djmor...@djma-ltd.com<mailto:djmor...@djma-ltd.com> <djmor...@djma-ltd.com<mailto:djmor...@djma-ltd.com>> Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 5:53 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Stus-List Propane Locker - C&C 30 MK1 Any suggestions on how to best and, one hopes economically retrofit a 1975 C&C 30 MK1 for safe LPG storage? Off-the-shelf lockers start in the $1k range and would consume more of a cockpit locker than I'd prefer to surrender. I've yet to see an off-the-transom approach that doesn't rob from the elegance of the boat's design. I know the safety regs, my question is around physical space. David J. Morris, MBA President, D.J. Morris & Associates Ltd. 24 St. Paul's Place, Kingston, ON K7M 7S3 Tel. 613-531-4429 email: djmor...@djma-ltd.com<mailto:djmor...@djma-ltd.com> Member: Canadian Freelance Guild Blogging at: http://davidmorrisjourneys.wordpress.com/ ________________________________ [Avast logo]<https://www.avast.com/antivirus> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com<https://www.avast.com/antivirus>
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