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LPG has long had an outstanding record
as a popular safe automotive fuel in many countries. However, until recently, in
Marine pleasure boating, LPG was only known as a fuel for onboard cookers.
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- The development of sophisticated electronic
safety and engine management technology has now made it possible to safely utilize LPG as
a replacement or bi-fuel for petrol engine boats.
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- LPG is stored in the liquid form in the
on-board tanks. Storage and leak detection standards are very high and are
automatically monitored.
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- Fuel tanks come in various shapes and sizes,
are fitted according to available space and to the boat owner's cruising
requirements. Tanks are pre-treated with a special marine resistant finish.
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- The boat can be operated on LPG or petrol
as required.
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- The electronic engine management system
is programmed to adapt to and respond to different boating circumstances in the most
appropriate and safe way.
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- Marine installations must only be carried out
by fully qualified personnel. Autogas-Marine guarantees all installations.
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- Whether in a marina, at anchor, or cruising,
the boat is constantly monitored against any gas or petrol leaks. The detection
threshold is set to a very low level of tolerance. This means that leakages are
detected well before they reach dangerous concentrations. Depending on various
circumstances, the system will shut down all fuel tanks, isolating the leak.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION - LPG is consumed at
practically the same rate as petrol. Due to the difference in calorific values,
there is a 10-15% power loss at high speed especially under load. At cruising speeds
the power loss is negligible. Nevertheless, this is a small price to pay for the
massive cost savings LPG provides.
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