Gas - am I alone on this?

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PeterGibbs

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Can't seem to get a marine qualified gas engineer who's prepared for a resonable sum to come to the boat.

And chandlers / camping shops keep giving me the " can't elp you sire, elf & safety...!"

What do east coast ditch-crawlers do? Would be grateful for help..inspiration...before I strike a match in defiant desperation!

Peter Gibbs
 
Can't help you with a name but you're not in Shotley by any chance are you ? I probably should get my hoses replaced as they have a label saying "replace before 2009". If you are, we might be able to share the cost of a visit ?

Chris
 
Fair point sailorman, I can wield a spanner or two. My concern is insurance - what happens if it all goes crook and the insurance co find out that I've fitted the hoses myself. Is there such a thing as the Corgi (gas of course, not four legged) of the marine world ?

CD
 
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Fair point sailorman, I can wield a spanner or two. My concern is insurance - what happens if it all goes crook and the insurance co find out that I've fitted the hoses myself. Is there such a thing as the Corgi (gas of course, not four legged) of the marine world ?

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The answer to your question is Yes.

DIY its very easy really.
 
No reason to change the habits of a lifetime, and I haven't been able to pay anyone to work on my boat, so see no reason to change that just because it's gas. Just have a healthy respect for the consequences of taking any short cuts and get on with it. Get it right first time, because you might not get another chance, simple.
Take advice from a gas fitter if possible, but only if that floats your boat /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
 
A third for Will Hayward.

Unless your boat is a houseboat or being chartered, there is no requirement for the gas system to be installed or maintained by a Corgi registered fitter.

However DIY should be exactly that: only the owner can work on it. If you ask anyone (or if anyone offers) to help, they will need to be Corgi registered.
 
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My concern is insurance

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In my boat survey there were 4 or 5 'recommendations' which my insurers said I had to comply with or invalidate the insurance. One was replace the flexible gas hoses - no mention of corgi fitters so I did it myself. Not at all difficult. I checked for leaks afterwards with soapy water before I put the kettle on!
 
You could also try Peter Bell at Mistral Yachts,Maylandsea.He is a registered Corgi fitter for marine installations as well as operating a Yacht charter business.
Bill
 
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