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Richard Zablocki's avatar

I think I read somewhere that compressed natural gas is lighter than air and therefore somewhat safer than propane, but not sure if its packaged in portable cylinders, and easily available.

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Jonathan Lewis's avatar

You’re right. CNG is far safer and won’t collect in the bilge but it never caught on in the States and is harder to source.

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Jim Blomquist's avatar

I don’t think one can buy a Forespar Mini-Galley anymore. It seems that they are not being made. The article needs to be updated.

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Jonathan Lewis's avatar

Propane is great if used properly. Having witnessed a propane explosion as a boat was departing a dock which resulted in a crew member thrown overboard and another temporarily blinded by the concussion of the blast, not to mention a totaled boat, extreme care must be taken.

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