I just had a 27' sailboat survey for insurance purposes and ran into
some problems.
Number 1. The propane tank along with its associated plumbing and
solenoid valve sit in the anchor locker forward. This locker is vented
at the bottom thru the hull above the water line which also acts as the
water drain. The running light wiring runs to a terminal strip at the
top of the locker. The surveyor says this is a no no, that no electrical
wiring can be in this locker! In that case, how can they justify the
solenoid being in there?
Second problem. This boat was converted from a diesel inboard to a
Honda outboard. The diesel tank was fitted and vented for gas usage.
There is no bilge to speak of in this boat, but the surveyor says the
boat needs a bilge blower because of the gas tank!
G