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SEA3PO
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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 Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:47 pm Post subject: Propane lazerette locker project |
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I have a Dickerson propane stove aboard, and I normally use a 1 gallon propane tank...largest tank I could install...but have decided to add a Dickerson Fireplace Heater and needed additional propane for longer trips.
So I bought one of those Keen composite propane 2.5 gallon tanks at last years boat show...and made a extended bottom to the lazarette...I used West Systems Epoxy over a 5 gallon paint bucket for the mold..then epoxied it to the bottom of the lazarette..then glassed from the top down to finish installing it... worked out great...and easily holds the 2.5 gallon tank... for short trips I will still use the one gallon tank... The lazarette is air tight and vents to the outside so it is perfect for the job...made good use of wasted space above the fuel tank.. often wondered why C-Dory made that space so small with all that extra room under it..
Now all I need do is sand it some and give it a finish coat...and enjoy..
Check out the pictures in my Photo log...
Joel
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SEA3PO
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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I guess I should learn how to post pictures in the Forms...the picture series is in my Photos section...
Joel
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starcrafttom
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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what size fuel tanks do you have? i have the larger 22 ? gallon tanks and dont have that much room i think? great idea and use of space.
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SEA3PO
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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I have the large tanks... I diden't think I had that much space until I measured it...
Joel
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sportner
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea and nice application.
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416rigby
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Very cool!
So, just to get this straight, you cut a big hole in the bottom of the laz and just slipped your new tank well piece down into it and glassed it in? That is very ingenious.
Rick
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SEA3PO
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Pretty close...and your way would have been easier... what I did was make the extension piece...then cut the hole...and bonded it up to the hole from the bottom...using several layers of roving and epoxy...then I finished the upper edge ...I used several layers of mat and fiberglass tape from the top down...so it is epoxied both top and bottom...gave it great strength...
I did think of going around the edge with fender washers and stainless bolts....but decided that would be overkill....as it is now it will easily support my weight... probably the thickest part of the boat ..
Painted the whole locker and extension with industrial white enamel...not that it needed it....just looks more finished.
Joel
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C-Hawk
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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Nice job, Joel.
Are ya about ready to make a run up to Santa Barbara?
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SEA3PO
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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I am ready ! This part of the project is all done.....now the hard part....buying the Dickerson Fireplace heater... you know how us guys on a fixed income are...
Joel
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hardee
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Nice work Joel.
Harvey
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:10 am Post subject: |
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I may have missed it bc I dont read every post, what is the gas line setup? Are you using an inline on/off valve inside the cabin? thanks
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SEA3PO
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Yes, it is one of those gas control systems from West Marine... the switch is just under the stove...and the solenoid is in the lazarette next to the regulator....I had a marine surveor help me set it up..the gas line is protected inside PVC pipe that is glued under the cockpit facia....neat and clean..
Joel
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BrentB
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks nice job
and fireplace |
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localboy
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Nice job. 
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patrick and linda
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:56 am Post subject: |
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hi joel,
i hadn't read any of this tread until i received your email today. nice job! i have a battery in each lazaret. did you as well and simply relocated one and if so where? are you planning on installing the fireplace in the same location as mine? is your stove propane gas as well?
thanks
pat |
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