CHAPTER XVIII
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
You have now reached the stage where you must!
install all the equipment required to have a properly!
functioning boat. You must now finalize the electrical!
and plumbing installations.!
a) STOVES!
The stove that you install must be gimballed,!
do not buy stoves meant for trailers since most of!
them will not resist a salty atmosphere. The types of!
fuel you can use are described below.!
1. PROPANE
Propane is a heavier gas than air, and will!
always be a potential hazard in a boat. Propane tanks!
must also be removed to be filled and are fairly heavy!
making it an unpleasant task. Propane, however, is a!
very efficient fuel, it does not spill, it is!
odourless, and contains very little humidity. It iB!
readily available in America and Europe and the!
installation can now be done with maximum security!
using solenoid valves at the tanks and fume sensors!
connected to an alarm system.!
2. KEROSENE
We believe kerosene is more suitable for marine!
use. It is available around the world since it is lamp!
and stove oil and costs very little. ("Force 10"!
manufacture a burner that will also use diesel fuel).!
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