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  1. New Propane control and leak detection system – Ericson 38

    E381 New Propane control and leak detection system – Ericson 38

    I replaced an old 1990s(?) vintage Xintex S-2 propane system with the latest (2019) Xintex FIREBOY SYSTEMS P-1BS-R Propane Detector w/Sensor & Valve (single sensor) system. The reason for working on the system was that the propane solenoid valve located at the tank in the cockpit locker had...
  2. U

    General advice on propane (vs. inverter/electric)

    Hi! I’m a longtime owner of a ‘76 E29, recently upgraded to a ‘74 E35 which has been really excellently cared for. First time poster on this forum — was hoping I could get some general advice. I still have a lot to learn. I’m at a crossroads with the E35. It came with a new LP gas stove/oven...
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    Propane bulkhead heater install

    Hi everyone, We purchased a 1974 Ericson 32 last year in San Diego. Being a warm weather boat, it did not come with a heater however, now that it lives in the Pacific Northwest a heater is a necessity! Our original plan was to install a Dickinson diesel bulkhead heater however, after...
  4. Joliba

    Removing Propane Locker

    I'm thinking of cutting out the old propane tank locker in the port aft lazarette to create better access to the aft lazarette for stowage and inspection. Our boat is a 1988 E38-200. Does anyone have any experience with this modification? Mike Jacker
  5. adam

    E29 owners - Where is your propane tank?

    I've decided to replace my ancient/non-functional Keynon pressured alcohol stove, with a modern propane stove. The one big hurdle left is figuring out where I should mount the propane tank. So, for those of you with propane on your E29s, I'm curious where your propane tank is. Thanks, -A
  6. Akavishon

    propane tank size

    I've been searching and googling but can't find definitive answers: 1. On my 1986 E32-3, what size propane tank fits into the stern propane locker? 10lb? 20lb? (I'm not at the boat these days to measure) 2. Does anyone have like/nolike opinions on 'The Lite Cylinder' products? thank you! - Zoran
  7. Touchrain

    E38 Propane cylinders

    I need to get a couple new propane cylinders before heading south from PNW. Although I like the idea of a clearview (fiberglass) cylinder, I can't seem to find one that will fit in the propane locker(s). The locker seems to be about 17 inches high (even 17 1/4 won't fit and this include the...
  8. C

    Alcohol vs Propane Cooktops

    Well.......one of my First Projects many Moons ago was to TEAR out the CNG Tank (2000 PSI Natural Gas Bomb) and Crummy Rusted 70's Range. Now I am finally confronted with the Cooking Stove delemna :rolleyes: The DockFather says Go Alcohol.....I likethe idea of Propane I checked out ALL the...
  9. Brass Dragon

    propane locker for 36C

    I must put in a propane locker on my 36C. The bottles are currently in the starboard cockpit coming locker which is not proper nor legal as is. My plan is to section off and seal the forward section of the coming locker and cut an access hatch down through the side deck, then vent overboard...
  10. R

    Dickinson Newport propane heater installed!

    Well, here you all go. I did it, the Dickinson was installed last week and tested just this weekend. The actual stove installation was pretty simple once you figure out where it will fit and cut the hole in the cabin top. That is a bit nerve racking though. I figure the whole thing was...
  11. R

    Simple Espar Airtronic install options?

    The boat went in late this season and I would really like to stretch my sailing into the fall/winter this year if possible. That means adding a heater to the boat. I was thinking bulkhead diesel but I can't commit to cutting that big a hole in the cabin top. Gives me shivers just thinking...
  12. G

    Propane fitting.

    All, When installing a propane system in our boat I needed the fuel lines to make several sharp 90 degree turns. I located the perfect all metal fittings, 90 degrees in shape and not knowing how many I'd eventually need, bought waay more than necessary. They're a male propane fitting on one...
  13. S

    Help with propane system

    Hi All, I have been unable to get gas to flow through to my stove & heater. I am not getting gass delivery at either location. IE when I turn on the stove valve, I get no gas. At first I thought it was the saftey solenoid valve and so I isolated it, tested it and it opens/closes just as it...
  14. K

    Propane Grills

    It may be time to upgrade my old/very old Magna gas grill. I have the 14.5" kettle style with the screen and fake briquetts. Push button start, anti blowout venturi, 17" party kettle with 50 more square inches of cooking area, hinged lid. How is the new technology fairing? Looks like the...
  15. B

    Propane Locker

    Does anyone else have a propane locker and tank like this? The propane bottle won’t fit in the box because the regulator pushes against the starboard side of the tank and you can’t push it back far enough to put the lid back on the locker. Picture three is what I’m using now but I would really...
  16. M

    Replacing kerosene stove with Force 10 propane

    We have just enjoyed a great lasagna with garlic toast, followed by homemade "oatmeal and raisin" cookies, all courtesy of our brand new Force 10 propane stove. After years of living with the old Galley Maid kerosene stove and its bad habits (burners that refused to be rebuilt effectively...
  17. F

    S2 Propane sniffer puzzle--any advice?

    We have an S2 propane sniffer on our E30+ which must be turned "on" after the propane valve is opened, and the stove button on the panel is turned on, in order to get propane to the stove/oven. It has a green light to indicate when it is on. During a recent sailing trip, after going through...
  18. G

    Propane locker

    A couple of years ago, we had a thread on building a locker in an E35. Has anyone completed it yet? My first thought is whether a horizontal or vertical mount would work best, since it would be much easier to build the locker with the tank already in hand, and I wonder what to buy. And...
  19. S

    Securing the propane locker lids on an E38

    I have a E38 with the two propane lockers built into either side of the helm seat. There is a fiberglass piece that sits over each locker. The lids are not secured in any manner so if you get knocked down or happen to set them somewhere they have a good chance of being lost over the side. Of...
  20. R

    Propane demand hot water heaters?

    Hello All, There are a few Niagaras and a Nonsuch at my yacht club that have "Paloma" brand demand hot water heaters fired by propane. They were installed by the factory. If you haven't seen one of these units they are pretty nifty. They mount on a vertical surface and heat water directly as...
  21. B

    Plumbing an E/30+ for propane

    I'm in the process of replacing the nonfunctional alcohol range on my 30+ with a new propane range. My boat has the integral propane locker in the starboard aft lazarette, but as far as I can tell no plumbing was ever run to the galley. On removing the plywood panels behind the stove area, I...
  22. Jeff Meier

    Newtec propane sniffer

    Have a question about my propane sniffer; When i first turn it on it beeps like there is an alarm, the light is red, and it keeps the solenoid off. After about 15 seconds the beeping slows, then stops. After that I press the reset button the light turns green and the solenoid opens and propane...
  23. G

    Propane tank

    Can anyone recommend a good location for a propane locker on the E35-2? Any of the folk talking about it in January made progress at all? I am thinking of the transom area, but that would only allow a very small tank. Any thoughts on tank size for cruising? Gareth Freyja E35 #241 1972
  24. T

    CNG to Propane stove conversion parts

    Anyone know where to get these? I have an 89 E 38-200. I don't recall right now the stove manufacturer, I'll look tonight. I was hoping to not have to replace the whole stove. I know I will need some valves for the stove, a tank, boat already has the locker, new lines, and a solenoid. What else...
  25. I

    propane

    I have been trying to figure out a new storage area for my propane (instead of the starbord cockpit locker) on my 1976 ericson 36c for a while but have come to realize that I should first figure out exactly how much propane I need. I plan on doing a circumnavigation for a few years with my...
  26. I

    E-36C propane tank storage

    I have a 1976 Ericson 36C and want to have two 20lb propane tanks on the boat. I am thinking about buying a premade fiberglass storage locker that holds the two tanks and putting it in the place of the teak cooler/console box in the cockpit. I would probably try to skin the outside with teak and...
  27. I

    E-36 propane tank storage

    I have a 1976 Ericson 36C and want to have two 20lb propane tanks on the boat. I am thinking about buying a premade fiberglass storage locker that holds the two tanks and putting it in the place of the teak cooler/console box in the cockpit. I would probably try to skin the outside with teak and...
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