I've been reading about storage of propane on the boat, and worried about it. If you don't know what I mean, propane is heavier than air. If you store it inside the boat, and it leaks (which small propane tanks are prone to do), it will collect in the bilge, and when the time isn't right... kaboom. I've done some searching and the only option I could find is a bag made by Magma that hangs on a rail. Those of you who have Funships know there aren't very many rails where you can hang something. Plus, I wasn't too hip on a bag full of propane flopping around on the side of the boat. So, I devised this option:
I used some PVC pieces that just fit over the bbq pole after a little drum sanding to remove the inner rib, and a slice down the side to allow them to expand a tiny bit. I glued them onto the bigger 4 inch pipe with plastic epoxy. It's hard as a rock.
It slides over the bbq pole like this
and the little 1 pound tanks fit inside just perfectly
Drilled some holes in the sides and bottom for air.
It's long enough to hold two 1 pound tanks inside.
Out here on the swim platform, if they do leak, it'll drift right out the bottom, and dissipate into the air.
And then, the Magma Catalina goes on top of the pole. Next time I'm out at the boat, I'll post a pic to show how it looks with the grill mounted. Other than my sloppiness with the glue, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. With room for two propane tanks, I have one to use, and one backup for the day it runs out while the burgers are just getting started.
Parts required:
One two foot section of 4 inch PVC pipe, $8
One 4 inch cap, $5
One lid, $3
One threaded "clean out" end, $8
Two 2 inch sleeves for joining 2 inch pvc, $3 each
Two tubes of plastic epoxy, $5 each
One small piece of rope to hold the lid, found in garage
One can plastic spray paint, $5
