How to Mount a Propane Tank on a Sailboat Stanchion

Many sailboats use liquid propane, or "LP," gas to power the hot water heater, oven and stove, or a gas grill. The LP tank needs to be secured to prevent it from rolling on the sailboat. Sailboat stanchions are the vertical posts that support the handrails and rail supports around the edge of the water craft. Stanchions and the rails present a logical place to mount LP tanks, as they remain easily accessible and secured outside of the camping cabin, thus alleviating gas leak dangers while sleeping.

Things You'll Need

  • Sailboat railing-mount bracket kit
  • Screwdriver
  • Sponge, soapy water
  • Paper towels
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wash off the section of the sailboat railing and two stanchions next to each other. Use the soapy water and sponge and dry off the area with paper towels. Unscrew the clamp locking brackets on the back of the LP tank mounting bracket.

    • 2

      Position the mounting bracket against the stanchions and railings so the clamp semi-circle attached to the brackets house the stanchion pipes. Place the back side of the clamps to the bracket and screw them tight, thus securing the bracket to the stanchions and railings.

    • 3

      Place the LP tank into the semi circle brackets on the front of the mount. Bring the metal straps around the tank -- part of the bracket kit -- and tighten the straps to lock the tank into position.

    • 4

      Run the sailboat LP outflow hose to the LP tank and attach it to the tank's valve. Open the LP tank gas flow knob and turn on a propane powered device in the sailboat to test the connection.