If its an aluminum tank, there is no reason to replace it--it can be easily and cheaply recertified ($5). If it is carbon steel, discard it--its not worth the time.
Bob Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer > On Aug 20, 2015, at 12:33 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I have never refilled it — and I’ve owned the boat for 10 years now. It has > the triangular knob and I can’t see a manufacture date, but I would imagine > it’s original to the boat. > > I’ll try getting it filled and, if that fails, I’ll buy a new one at > Defender. We are going to the C&C Rendezvous next month and extending it to a > 7-day cruise. > > I just didn’t want to run out. If my wife can’t have her coffee, she’ll jump > ship. > > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Starship Enterprise > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > City Island, NY > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> On Aug 20, 2015, at 12:19 PM, Ron Ricci <rvri...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Edd, >> >> Mine is propane and can be refilled for most anywhere. If your tank is more >> than about 12 years old, it may not be able to be refilled without being >> tested. That’s not worth the money. Also, the tank, if it is really old, >> may not have an overfill preventer in which case it cannot be refilled. >> >> My tank had to be replaced when I bought the boat in 2010. I got a >> fiberglass tank which is great. No corrosion and you can see the level in >> the tank if you look carefully. >> >> Regards, >> Ron >> Ron Ricci >> S/V Patriot >> C&C 37+ >> Bristol, RI >> ron.ri...@1968.usna.com > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
_______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
