How to install gas & hob in a small sailing boat

I have a ruffian 23 which im slowly doing up and kitting out, have no way to cook at the moment. I know if i am to use propane and a small hob i need to be careful as gas can build up inside the boat
1) isit worth putting in a gas system, would a camping stove be easier?
2) what do i need to install a simple but safe gas system?

For ease and safety i would fit the LPG cylinder in a deck locker that is self draining and air tight above the valve height and top entry. While your at it in the locker even fit a Alde bubble tester. then a single run of microbore copper pipe to a shut of valve near the hob then a short length of hose to the hob.

This was you can shut the gas off on the valve in the cabin when finished with the hob


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For ease and safety i would fit the LPG cylinder in a deck locker that is self draining and air tight above the valve height and top entry. While your at it in the locker even fit a Alde bubble tester. then a single run of microbore copper pipe to a shut of valve near the hob then a short length of hose to the hob.

This was you can shut the gas off on the valve in the cabin when finished with the hob


20190516-173434.jpg

One point that surveyors here check is that the gas cylinder is securely strapped and cannot move in heavy weather. Not sure if this was mentioned earlier.
 
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