Is propane (LP) or compressed natural gas (CNG) dangerous to have on a boat?
When installed and used properly, it’s a great fuel for heat and cooking. There are many CFRs and recommendations written by the ABYC and NFPA pertinent to installation and use of propane and CNG, and it is something I am very aware of while surveying a vessel. If it isn’t right, these problems are written as “Type A” infractions that have to be corrected before the vessel can next leave the dock. LP is heavier than air, settles in bilges and should never be used on a vessel without “sniffer” alarms!
