2000 Hunter 460 propane locker replacement

[Carollyn]

Hello Sailors. I am looking for a port side aft propane locker tube. I had to cut mine out to get access and the repair cost is astronomical. looking for a serviceable unit. or new if that is the way we have to go. any feedback or leads of who to call is very much appreciated.

 

[smokey73]

Picture? To what tube are your referring?

 

[Carollyn]

Thank you so much for your time and reply. port aft propane Tube/locker.

 

[smokey73]

I assume by "tube" you mean the insert itself. If so, you will have to fabricate (or have fabricated) something that will fit into the allowed space. Have you tried calling Al at Sailboatowners.com. He is a wealth of knowledge and maybe he can help you. It must be sealed from the boat and sealed on the top with the only vent path directly down and overboard with no "traps or loops" in the line. I imagine it will be expensive given the liability associated with a potential leak into the boat where the propane can pool and cause an explosion.

 

[Carollyn]

I assume by "tube" you mean the insert itself. If so, you will have to fabricate (or have fabricated) something that will fit into the allowed space. Have you tried calling Al at Sailboatowners.com. He is a wealth of knowledge and maybe he can help you. It must be sealed from the boat and sealed on the top with the only vent path directly down and overboard with no "traps or loops" in the line. I imagine it will be expensive given the liability associated with a potential leak into the boat where the propane can pool and cause an explosion.


Thank you, yes I have called sailboat owners and left a message. I have talked to a fiberglass fabricator in my area. crazy $$$$ they want $1,600 to fix the 1 I have. was hoping to find a used one from a savlage.

 

[PEBI]

Build your own locker. Looks simple enough. Ever handle glass fiber and epoxy? Looks like you already have a mold right? cute a hole on the bottom and hey presto. You can use a sealant to make sure that when you put the propane canisteer inside it doesn't leak.

 

[dLj]

I'm trying to understand the two pictures you posted. Is the first picture the hole where the parts shown in the second picture came out of?

dj

 

[jssailem]

Certainly, look for potential salvage parts. I suspect your best opportunity will be a salvage yard near a marina that has experienced storm damage.

The challenge is that your boat was built by Hunter from 1999 to 2004 and is out of production. Only about 180 boats were built (according to GoodOldBoat).

I would think rebuilding the part you had to destroy is feasible. You might explore this with Andy at BoatworksToday.com. He does consulting and may be able to give you ideas to repair the unit. Working with fiberglass is fairly forgiving.

 

[PEBI]

If you can mold paper machette (j/k paper mache) over someones face then you can use cloth fiber and epoxy.

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

If you can mold paper machette (j/k paper mache) over someones face

What method would you suggest to hold the person down while you apply the paper mache over their face. I would think they might become a little uncooperative and start flailing their arms and legs once their nose and mouth were sealed over.