Double-check for Propane Leaks

After a recent post on portable marine heaters and insulation, a few people asked about liquid petroleum gas (LPG) heaters. Simply stated: We at Practical Sailor, are not fans of portable LPG systems on boats. A boat fire in New England last month offered a pretty good example of the risks inherent with this type of equipment. Even fixed propane heating (and cooking) systems that employ all the safety precautions recommended by the American Boat and Yacht Council or comparable advisory bodies can be dangerous, if they are neglected. Read More