CD30 alcohol to propane installation
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CD30 alcohol to propane installation
Sorry for another thread about stoves, I have scoured the site and cannot find this info.
I would like to put in a Force 10 2 burner stove w broiler where the hillerange alcohol stove/ oven was.
Has someone with a CD30 done this exact installation? as in a force 10 propane w/broiler in a CD30?
If so -
1) did you need to modify the cut out in any way? it seems unlikely to me but thought I'd make sure.
2) did you need to move the gimbal mount?
3) Could you use the hillerange gimbal mount (female I think, whatever is mounted to the boat )with the force 10? (male, I think, whatever is mounted to the stove).
Thanks for any info!
Erika
ps.
I already know where I will mount the tanks , I love propane . and already looked into a conversion kit for the alky stove but decided to go with new stove without oven.
I would like to put in a Force 10 2 burner stove w broiler where the hillerange alcohol stove/ oven was.
Has someone with a CD30 done this exact installation? as in a force 10 propane w/broiler in a CD30?
If so -
1) did you need to modify the cut out in any way? it seems unlikely to me but thought I'd make sure.
2) did you need to move the gimbal mount?
3) Could you use the hillerange gimbal mount (female I think, whatever is mounted to the boat )with the force 10? (male, I think, whatever is mounted to the stove).
Thanks for any info!
Erika
ps.
I already know where I will mount the tanks , I love propane . and already looked into a conversion kit for the alky stove but decided to go with new stove without oven.
There is nothing like lying flat on your back on the deck, alone except for the helmsman aft at the wheel, silence except for the lapping of the sea against the side of the ship. At that time you can be equal to Ulysses and brother to him.
- Errol Flynn
PS I have a blog now!
http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/
- Errol Flynn
PS I have a blog now!
http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/
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There is nothing like lying flat on your back on the deck, alone except for the helmsman aft at the wheel, silence except for the lapping of the sea against the side of the ship. At that time you can be equal to Ulysses and brother to him.
- Errol Flynn
PS I have a blog now!
http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/
- Errol Flynn
PS I have a blog now!
http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/
Where are you mounting the tanks?
I have a kerosene to propane conversion on my "to do" list...same boat.
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Mounting them on the stern
I will either get two 6# verticals (long and skinny) and mount them outside my stern rail, covered in canvas for protection. Or I will get the new fancy schmancy 10# fiberglass tank but mount it between my dorades on the stern. I love the ability to see the level of LPG like you can on the FBG tanks plus the FGB are so much cheaper.
Erika
Erika
There is nothing like lying flat on your back on the deck, alone except for the helmsman aft at the wheel, silence except for the lapping of the sea against the side of the ship. At that time you can be equal to Ulysses and brother to him.
- Errol Flynn
PS I have a blog now!
http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/
- Errol Flynn
PS I have a blog now!
http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/
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Propane tanks & locker
I ended up fabricating my own locker for my two new lightweight see through Fiberglass tanks.
I used Baltic Birch supports/framing and wrapped it in 1/8" B.B. plywood, glassed all the interior and applied two part epoxy type paint to the exterior. I had to make the interior supports with notches for the tanks to slip in and out to keep the overall size to a minimum. The latches I salvaged from my old locker which was mounted on the inside of the stern rail which crowded the helmsman. Over all the new unit comes in about 25lbs. lighter than the old one.
http://www.photoworks.com/slideshow/alb ... urce=pw980
Ben
I used Baltic Birch supports/framing and wrapped it in 1/8" B.B. plywood, glassed all the interior and applied two part epoxy type paint to the exterior. I had to make the interior supports with notches for the tanks to slip in and out to keep the overall size to a minimum. The latches I salvaged from my old locker which was mounted on the inside of the stern rail which crowded the helmsman. Over all the new unit comes in about 25lbs. lighter than the old one.
http://www.photoworks.com/slideshow/alb ... urce=pw980
Ben
My solution is pretty simple, but there was no room for a pre-made locker and given everything else on my plate, it's all I have time for.
The brackets come from www.suremarine.com. There's a watertight thru deck fitting for the supply hose to the stove just to the left of the port tank.
The tanks are actually a lot less intrusive in person than they are in the picture.
The brackets come from www.suremarine.com. There's a watertight thru deck fitting for the supply hose to the stove just to the left of the port tank.
The tanks are actually a lot less intrusive in person than they are in the picture.
I'm disinclined to acquiesce to your request. Means no.
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Wow, beautiful
Those are some great ways to mount tanks, very nice. Thanks for the input.
There is nothing like lying flat on your back on the deck, alone except for the helmsman aft at the wheel, silence except for the lapping of the sea against the side of the ship. At that time you can be equal to Ulysses and brother to him.
- Errol Flynn
PS I have a blog now!
http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/
- Errol Flynn
PS I have a blog now!
http://oceangirlcd30.blogspot.com/
Tanks and brackets came from Sure Marine in Seattle (www.suremarine.com).
Tanks are: Part #001-774 6# Worthington Aluminum LPG Tank OPD Equipped
LPG Capacity:1.4 Gallon Weight (full): 14 Pounds Height: 22-1/8â€
Tanks are: Part #001-774 6# Worthington Aluminum LPG Tank OPD Equipped
LPG Capacity:1.4 Gallon Weight (full): 14 Pounds Height: 22-1/8â€
I'm disinclined to acquiesce to your request. Means no.