Gas Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Abode11 LPG Just a thought at the moment as we trailer Abode 11 to Cobbs and we pass a couple of garages if, I fit twin tanks for stability and convert to LPG the cost of the installation and the running cost of LPG at present (just might be worth looking into) has anyone looked into this then please post your thoughts here. Craig Abode11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Interesting thought.......... How do the safety implications differ from petrol? Wedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi Criag I looked into it when i had a twin 225 Volvo's if you are going to keep your boat for three years or more it will work out cheaper but at the time Cobb's would not say if they would be keeping on the lpg i was going to fit it but could not get anyone to supply a kit even though i was corgi registered so i sold the boat with lpg the engine will run cleaner the oil will stay good all year it just spending 2-3k on the install if my diesel engine goes wrong i will fit a new engine and the lpg now the diesel is going up mark w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey B Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 The regulations on using LPG in boats are covered by the installation and use regulations the same as any gas installation in your home. Check out the link below. http://www.marinegasconversions.co.uk/inde...CFQgrlAodElRqFg Mikey B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 My brother does a lot of road miles and now drives a car running on LPG He is pleased with the cost of the fuel and even though the litres/miles is not quite what he hoped for its a big saving considering the miles he does. Converting any boat is really down to the maths the cost to convert the number of miles/hours you actually do in a year the savings expected per mile/hour. then per year and how long it would take to recover the conversion cost. Also worth considering is where else you can buy LPG, or probably more important where you cannot get it. I know a lot of people who have looked into converting inboard petrol boats to diesel in the past, but none that have done it. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Of course, an alternative is to use removeable bottles and have them charged at your local supplier. A company I did the training for ran a Scania 38 tonne truck on LPG and, although the performance was not bad (I drove it several times on a run to Lancashire overnight) the downside was availability of fuel, or not. A boat would not be put under the loads expected of a vehicle like that so, if the maths work, as Charlie said, I would have thought it was a go'er. Also, one has to consider the benefit of witholding money from the Chancellor; definitely a big plus! Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Excuse the spelling etc. I have no specs with me. Is'nt LPG heavier than air, and sits in the bottom of the boat. You would need to make sure there was plenty of ventilation and no leaks. See ya, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) The same applies to petrol vapour, of course, and there are plenty of boats running on petrol. In a properly sealed system with the necessary precautions taken (as you say, ventilation, etc), there should not be a problem. In a previous existence, I used to work for Thames Water (as was) and part of my brief was involvement in inspecting craft for river worthiness. Unlike sea craft, this was a requirement of the licencing system. We never found a problem with with either gas or petrol after the recommendations had been followed. This did not stop very rare accidents but these were almost exclusively down to incorrect proceedures, i.e., refueling an outboard tank with the cooker going, etc. Is there a body that does these sort of inspections on a voluntary basis for sea craft? Terry. Edited October 9, 2008 by plaicemat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I noticed a stand at the Boat show who were selling the benefits of the LPG conversion of a petrol engine and claimed 300 hours would see the recovery of your investment based on a 60% cost saving on fuel purchased from the barges. I think they were the figures although grey matter is becoming rather mushy these days with a memory like our quarry Google it Regards Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Watch this space i am also a Corgi gas engineer. I will get some prices and even try to get some type of sponsorship. If I can blag a firm I know to be the first to carry out a LPG on a boat (worth ago I think) i will keep you posted here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codless Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 IF you go to Wareham some time look out for a boat called MUSTARD 25ft ish big yellow boat,looks like a offshore racing boat this had a lpg conversion it maybe at ridge or redclyffe for winter it was last time i was up that way before i retired,i had a lpg zafira you lose about 30% power but it was worth it for the savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I remember Mustard from when I was a lad. My Dad had a 27 foot yacht at Redcliffe. Is it still around then ? We used to come down for holidays and weekends. I suppose that makes me part of the Coventry Navy. Been in Poole since 94 so I'm a trainee local now ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 If it's any help, here are the ins and outs of a gas conversion for diesel engines. Diesel/LPG conversion. Hope it helps. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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