How do you or do you store propane canisters on your boat?

[Bruce]

I have read about 1 pound propane canisters leaking. My understanding is that when they leak on a boat the propane goes down and can fill the bilge. That can result in an explosion.

Last year I kept two propane canisters in the boat under a seat. One was used multiple times and the other was new. I never thought about them leaking so I was not concerned.

This year I bought some screw on brass caps that I will use to reseal the in use propane canister.

If we had a high rail I would likely use a hanging bag like sail boats do.

I have considered using a plastic tub as a locker for them or even an ammo can.

So, who has suggestions?

Thanks

 

[robbo3]

I only bring them on when we're going to grill. I keep them on a shelf in the garage.

 

[sstegh]

I took two with me to Bimini last year for my grill, used it at the resort not on the boat, but anyway I kept them in a plastic container stuffed with a towel so they wouldn't get knocked around. The plastic container was stored under a bow seat for the trip. Worked out well for us and we ate brats on the beach!

 

[Andy S]

I have a Coleman fold-n-go grill with the storage bag. The bag has side pockets for propane bottles. This unit fits nicely behind the battery on the port side, I only have a single battery. The only time my grill/propane is on the boat is when I know I am going to use it such as going to Bimini or to a beach. So far I have not grilled on the boat, always on land.

 

[Gym]

Like gasoline, propane is heavier than air and sinks to the lowest level (the bilge in a boat). They are never suppose to be stored on their side. A side wall bracket, like a fire extinguisher bracket similar to this http://www.newpig.com/pig/US/steel-...0651&ddkey=http:US/ap/PPCHDEP25/PPCHD25GC250O , would work fine. I do like the AIR TIGHT plastic container idea if the canisters can be kept upright and not banging together.