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| alan gould |
Posted - 06 Aug 2011 : 15:47:49
Hi, have purchased an old Norman 23 Mk1. The gas locker is screwed to the floor with four screws that are silicone sealed. Will this pass the boat safety inspection? I have my doubts so can anyone let me know one way or the other. Cheers, Alan. |
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| Jimbo |
Posted - 07 Aug 2011 : 11:46:39
The gas locker must not contain the boat's batery, in case of fire, and if possible should be well away from the battery box which should also have a protective lid or cover. |
| yorkiestan |
Posted - 07 Aug 2011 : 10:07:50
That sounds about right Alan
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| alan gould |
Posted - 06 Aug 2011 : 21:54:52
Many thanks Clive and Trev. Was worried as boat safety stuff says there should be no holes in the gas locker "tank". I asumed that if screwed down and sealed then that would comply but as there is no way of confirming the "tank" to be gas tight I thought an inspector may fail it. It already has a gas safety drain within 1" of tank bottom and we are rigging up a "downhill" pipe from this through the stern above waterline so we should be OK hopefully. |
| cliveshep |
Posted - 06 Aug 2011 : 17:02:58
Why not? The requirement apart from the construction material of such a locker is that it be secure, gas-tight and have a bottom vent draining over the side but above the water line. It should also be high enough to cover the valve, have a cover to prevent mechanical damage, and the bottle should not be able to move around and tug at pipework.
BSS here: http://www.boatsafetyscheme.com/site/2ndedBSSEssentialGuide_212.asp for free download of the guide.
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| trevork |
Posted - 06 Aug 2011 : 16:59:23
As long as it has a drain at base level I would think it should be OK.
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