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Yes, but it was expensive!
I had CNG which I liked very much but it is not available as much in my area and not at all heading north to Alaska, so I had to switch. I sold the H 35.5 which had CNG and bought the H 380 which has propane which why it is expensive. However, to be serious for a moment, I did convert a Vison 32 from CNG to propane and it wasn't that hard. West Marine had a box for 2 small propane tanks and we established a hose to run overboard from the box so any leaks was sent over the side. We put a sniffer on the boat and wired that in to the sylanoid in the box. Then I put in a top of the line stove that fit--I think it was for Force 10 but I don't remember. At that time, it cost me about $1500 dollars (the stove was $900) including some labor for the electrical work which I didn't want to do. It was easier to buy a new boat.
I had CNG which I liked very much but it is not available as much in my area and not at all heading north to Alaska, so I had to switch. I sold the H 35.5 which had CNG and bought the H 380 which has propane which why it is expensive. However, to be serious for a moment, I did convert a Vison 32 from CNG to propane and it wasn't that hard. West Marine had a box for 2 small propane tanks and we established a hose to run overboard from the box so any leaks was sent over the side. We put a sniffer on the boat and wired that in to the sylanoid in the box. Then I put in a top of the line stove that fit--I think it was for Force 10 but I don't remember. At that time, it cost me about $1500 dollars (the stove was $900) including some labor for the electrical work which I didn't want to do. It was easier to buy a new boat.
I'll buy your CNG is you are selling.
It would be a nice step up from my alcohol and it's available in my area. let me know. dcdon@hotmail.com
It would be a nice step up from my alcohol and it's available in my area. let me know. dcdon@hotmail.com
CNG refills
http://www.corpbrothers.com under marine products lists a few places in NY that sell CNG, don't know if any of them are at all close to you.
http://www.corpbrothers.com under marine products lists a few places in NY that sell CNG, don't know if any of them are at all close to you.
Ugrade to CNG
Hi Don, No, I'm not interested in selling the CNG. But I have a Force `0 Propane cabin heater for sale, used 1 season. with all pipes etc $275 thanks Gene
Hi Don, No, I'm not interested in selling the CNG. But I have a Force `0 Propane cabin heater for sale, used 1 season. with all pipes etc $275 thanks Gene
Bigger Boat?
Hi Les, I certainly sounds like it would be easier to get a bigger boat than do the retrofit. I'm not so sure I can even handle this one yet. Just bought it from my son who moved to San Francisco. Gene
Hi Les, I certainly sounds like it would be easier to get a bigger boat than do the retrofit. I'm not so sure I can even handle this one yet. Just bought it from my son who moved to San Francisco. Gene
Eureka! I Found GAS
Thanks Brian for the Corpbrothers.com web site. It was a big help! I can send my tank to them and they will fill and return it UPS same day turnaround. They also have a nationwide list of dealers on their site. Thanks again. Gene
Thanks Brian for the Corpbrothers.com web site. It was a big help! I can send my tank to them and they will fill and return it UPS same day turnaround. They also have a nationwide list of dealers on their site. Thanks again. Gene
Gene...
...I live 5 miles from a Corp Bros. in Providence. Have done business with them for 6 years and very satisfied. I have also seen CNG a bit closer to you in Greenport, NY (Brewer's Greenport Marina) and also on the Connecticut River in Essex.
...I live 5 miles from a Corp Bros. in Providence. Have done business with them for 6 years and very satisfied. I have also seen CNG a bit closer to you in Greenport, NY (Brewer's Greenport Marina) and also on the Connecticut River in Essex.
GAS recommendation
Gene, I'm glad you found GAS. I have another good recommendation for you. TUMS.
Gene, I'm glad you found GAS. I have another good recommendation for you. TUMS.
CNG to Propane
I switched to Propane by: Adding a solenoid at the bottle Adding a shutoff switch in the galley Replacing the fuel hose Adding 2 6 lb bottles (West) They fit in the same space Replacing the orifices in the stove This was a little bit of work but not tough. Greg on Temptation
I switched to Propane by: Adding a solenoid at the bottle Adding a shutoff switch in the galley Replacing the fuel hose Adding 2 6 lb bottles (West) They fit in the same space Replacing the orifices in the stove This was a little bit of work but not tough. Greg on Temptation
explosive upgrades
The guys who sell propane and CNG systems espouse them. I saw a rather large fire two years ago in San Diego. The hot gases are truely hot on a sailboat. Jim
The guys who sell propane and CNG systems espouse them. I saw a rather large fire two years ago in San Diego. The hot gases are truely hot on a sailboat. Jim
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