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I have a 1982 Dufour 35. The propane locker it came with fits a 4lb bottle. Has anyone built a larger locker on a Dufour or similar boat? Information would be appreciated. thanks.
 

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Related question; if the draining gas locker only fits one bottle, do you need to store an unconnected full spare in a draining locker, or can it be stored in a standard locker?

BTW, I though the blue bottles were butane, and the red, propane

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All bottles, connected or not, should be stored in aproperly vented fire resistant locker or on deck, away from portholes, hatches etc.

In England most propane is red, most butane is blue, but the gas is colourless so look after you! Different elsewhere!
 
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Should have explained, I sail in Northern BC Canada. Sailing is still a simple uncomplicated business here. Propane is available all over the continent, one type fits all. Same idea as petrol stations.

Regards Steve R
 

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Talking to the yard owner yesterday (about fitting a locker on my Centaur) he said that strictly speaking if you want to carry a spare bottle you should have a locker big enough for two.

Tim
 
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