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[Ronnie]

Saw this in the neighborhood while walking my dog.

 

[seanmclean]

I wouldn't put an in-floor firepit on my boat, but I'd sure love to have a friend who did, lol. We did get one of those little table top solo stoves for Christmas, and I'm hardpressed to find a reason why I shouldn't bring it on the boat and put it on the stern table - no more dangerous than the grill I put there (which routinely catches fire), and I could knock it right off into the drink if I had to.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I wouldn't put an in-floor firepit on my boat, but I'd sure love to have a friend who did, lol. We did get one of those little table top solo stoves for Christmas, and I'm hardpressed to find a reason why I shouldn't bring it on the boat and put it on the stern table - no more dangerous than the grill I put there (which routinely catches fire), and I could knock it right off into the drink if I had to.

Ski Locker Fireplace Mod........ It could happen

 

[HangOutdoors]

Trident 1420-0011 Marine/RV Green & White 11 lb Transparent Composite Propane Cylinder - Walmart.com

 

[adrianp89]

Not what I saw in person, but saw watched this on YouTube during lunch. Fast forward to 25:00.
R.I.P fibergalss.....

That hurt my soul, has to be a new captain, that panic throttle is scary... I am surprised he didn't do it multiple times.

 

[AZMark]

I wouldn't put an in-floor firepit on my boat, but I'd sure love to have a friend who did, lol. We did get one of those little table top solo stoves for Christmas, and I'm hardpressed to find a reason why I shouldn't bring it on the boat and put it on the stern table - no more dangerous than the grill I put there (which routinely catches fire), and I could knock it right off into the drink if I had to.

How well does that thing work? Do you have to constantly feed it wood scraps?

 

[Murf'n'surf]

How well does that thing work? Do you have to constantly feed it wood scraps?

It is propane.

 

[AZMark]

It is propane.

Not the solo stove @seanmclean referenced.

No fire pit plans for my boat!

 

[Bottom Bracket]

During a Coast Guard Auxiliary courtesy inspection, it was pointed out that propane is heavier than air and a venting propane container may dump propane into the bilge (that boat was equipped with an alcohol stove that never got used.).
Now I put green bottles in the anchor locker which has a low point drain.

 

[zipper]

During a Coast Guard Auxiliary courtesy inspection, it was pointed out that propane is heavier than air and a venting propane container may dump propane into the bilge (that boat was equipped with an alcohol stove that never got used.).
Now I put green bottles in the anchor locker which has a low point drain.

Our sailboat has a non pressurized Alcohol stove /oven. The original Beneteau design (french) with a non sealed propane locker dumping possible leaks into the cabin, not overboard and valves hidden in lockers were ripped out. When they (PO) registered the boat with the USCG they needed to be in compliance.

We use an induction burner or ninja foodie grille on the boat more than the alcohol stove.

 

[seanmclean]

How well does that thing work? Do you have to constantly feed it wood scraps?

Works quite well, throws off more heat than I expected - now we want to get a big one . We run ours on pellets, so just sprinkle some in here or there, just need to be careful not to smother.

 

[ChrisM]

I wouldn't put an in-floor firepit on my boat, but I'd sure love to have a friend who did, lol. We did get one of those little table top solo stoves for Christmas, and I'm hardpressed to find a reason why I shouldn't bring it on the boat and put it on the stern table - no more dangerous than the grill I put there (which routinely catches fire), and I could knock it right off into the drink if I had to.

I would surely never install one on my fiberglass decked Chaparral. I chose the in floor over the portable table tops because there is more benefit to the warmth aspect. I felt why heat at eye level when you should be heating from the floor level.

 

[seanmclean]

For sure. My idea was pure ambiance, lol.

 

[TimW451]

Before I was a boater I suggested to my future father-in-law about using a propane camp stove on his boat (24’ Grady-White, then a 3x’ Chris Craft) and he was like, “and have the bilge fill with propane and blow up?” So I was kinda surprised to see propane stoves and grills for boats. I think the decision criteria are very different between a pontoon and the typical hulled boat. Using a grill on the swim deck should be relatively safe, any leak falls “off” the boat, not into the bilge. Keeping propane bottles in storage compartments should only be for short durations.

 

[Thermobrett]

I was never a big fan on the thought of having a fire over or on the plastic that keeps me above the waterline. Cool idea and would definitely be a head turner in the evening.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Works quite well, throws off more heat than I expected - now we want to get a big one . We run ours on pellets, so just sprinkle some in here or there, just need to be careful not to smother.

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Thats pretty darn cool man!

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

So I just did a quick search about whether the 1 pound propane cylinders have an over pressure relief valve and it appears they do not. I found this article which I found informative Safety Tips for Small Propane Bottles - Practical Sailor.

I had not even considered that a disposable 1 pound cylinder could leak and fill the lower spaces with propane.. so when I get my Magma grill ( Thanks @Ronnie ) I’ll find a place to keep the cylinders on deck someplace, also makes me wonder about the really small canisters that my jet boil stove uses which are isobutane which is also heavier than air. I like the brass caps shown in the article, those 1 pound bottles used to come with protective plastic caps I thought but maybe not any more. I think a good place to store those 1 pound bottles would be in the T bag that hangs from the T top….

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

During a Coast Guard Auxiliary courtesy inspection, it was pointed out that propane is heavier than air and a venting propane container may dump propane into the bilge (that boat was equipped with an alcohol stove that never got used.).
Now I put green bottles in the anchor locker which has a low point drain.

Logical thinking…I’d imagine the insulated fish box would be good as well and it has a larger drain. But if the leak is great enough it will fill the anchor locker and then spill into the bilge as the anchor locker tub is not sealed at the top and is open.

 

[Farny]

Wow gusts of 43!!!!!

 

[Farny]

That hurt my soul, has to be a new captain, that panic throttle is scary... I am surprised he didn't do it multiple times.

Saw that!!! OUCH!!