Need help. Propane installation question.

zdunc · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2013 09:20 **Posts:** 393

So, I had been skeptical about a 15' propane hose being long enough from the directions in the Tech Resources. Just finishing up with the locker and getting ready for the install, and thought I'd test it with the hose recommended. 15' isn't even close, even if you stretch the hose across the mouth of the starboard lazarette, you still come up a few feet short of where the locker will be in the instructions. I even measured directly from the stove across the cockpit to the port side helm seat, and that's already 13'. Took my best estimate measurements, and to run the propane hose along the hull/deck joint to where it is going to go in the locker is going to be a 25' hose. The port on the Force 10s is on the foreward side of the stove, but that only makes a foot difference or so if others are on the aft side. Am I missing something here? Has anyone else done this and have advice. It's just so far off, I'm worried I'm doing something wrong.

Ganzie · **Joined:** 21 May 2015 16:43 **Posts:** 16

I just replaced my old copper line propane system and was able to use a 20' pre made hose. My locker is located on the port side helm seat and 20' just barely worked (wish I had ordered 25') The one thing I didn't want is a connection for an extension. You should only have two connections one at the tank and one at the stove.

zdunc · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2013 09:20 **Posts:** 393

Thanks for the quick reply Ganzie! Exactly the info I was looking for. I'm doing a detailed post on my upgrade to propane in the Custom Modifications section and will include this info. Probably should be changed in the Tech Resources section.

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