Gas

[nollock]

Hello
Just purchased a 4+2 shetland inboard diesel previous owner used it on french canals so regulator an bottle need changing any ideas what size bottle butane and make fits the storage compartment and which regulator is needed for marine safety 
Cheers Nollock

first time owner

[grendel]

I believe calor bottles are now available, but after the kerfuffle about them phasing out the smaller bottles a lot of people went over to flo gas. the best bet is to measure the compartment and see what size fits. (though for now the calor stockists can still get replacements for the smaller bottles after a policy reversal.)

calor have the bottle dimensions on their website (except they dont show the 3.9kg bottles there)

the flogas website has the dimensions for the different bottles under the specifications for each type.

diferent manufacturers and bottle types will take different regulators so be sure to get the one that matches the bottle you purchase.

[annv]

Hi Nollock If it doesn't have one a Bubble tester fitted inline will give you a easy fast check to make sure you dont have a gas leak each time you switch the bottle on. It also makes the 4 yearly Boat Safety Check a lot easier. John

[nollock]

Thank you both for advice very kind

👍🏻

[ExSurveyor]

Have a look at the Shetland Boats Group on FB, I found them very good for brand  specific questions when I had a F4.

[Deanno]

Hello, i have the same boat, have only seen one other inboard.  The gas locker holds 2 of the calor 4.5 butane bottles, 1 to use and a spare.

Would be interested to see the layout of the rear of your boat as the inboard restricts the seating on the back of mine.

[MargeandParge]

Be ware Flow gas are bigger. Lovely boat is a 4+2 only trailed out board version. They were made for Calor bottles. 

Investigate small patio or barbecue bottles. 

Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 

[nollock]

1 hour ago, ExSurveyor said:

Have a look at the Shetland Boats Group on FB, I found them very good for brand  specific questions when I had a F4.

Cheers wii do

[nollock]

21 minutes ago, Deanno said:

Hello, i have the same boat, have only seen one other inboard.  The gas locker holds 2 of the calor 4.5 butane bottles, 1 to use and a spare.

Would be interested to see the layout of the rear of your boat as the inboard restricts the seating on the back of mine.

Cheers for advice, will send pics tommora when i’m at boat, it was boarded over by former owner an two steps added,

be interesting to see your photos if poss 

[nollock]

9 minutes ago, MargeandParge said:

Be ware Flow gas are bigger. Lovely boat is a 4+2 only trailed out board version. They were made for Calor bottles. 

Investigate small patio or barbecue bottles. 

Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 

Appreciate the advice

cheers Nollock

[floydraser]

I second the comment about a bubble tester. Just had the safety cert renewed and the tester is always pleased to see one, it shows a regard for safety.

[nollock]

23 hours ago, Deanno said:

Hello, i have the same boat, have only seen one other inboard.  The gas locker holds 2 of the calor 4.5 butane bottles, 1 to use and a spare.

Would be interested to see the layout of the rear of your boat as the inboard restricts the seating on the back of mine.

[nollock]

Hope this helps

gonna take out front half of boarding and one step to lower then re-vinyl an add two captain seats, as too high and awkward for throttle,

as mentioned previous owner raised it all cos it was used on canal du midi

france,

be great good to see Your layout if poss?

cheers Nollock

[Deanno]

I am working away atm but will take some pics next week. This is all I have,  if you sit at sides then your knees are up. No option to lower middle as inboard sits there.