We use the shelf over the sink for storing dinnerware, the pegs are used as the separator. Not sure as to how many as I am not at the boat. As far as the gas cylinder, you may want to check for a leak as it should not go down that quickly.

My experience with the propane tank is that you really can't use the pressure gauge to determine how full it is as it only indicates how much gas pressure there is, not how much liquid propane remains. The pressure will read around 60lbs when it's full, and 60 lbs at the moment the liquid runs out. It will then go down to zero pretty rapidly if you're using it. Using the oven long enough to bake a potato could easily run that pressure down to zero in no time. I picked up an adaptor for a propane bottle, which I keep in the propane locker on top of the main tank. If the main tank runs out (always while cooking dinner) I can quickly hook up the propane bottle. I use the bottles for the BBQ anyway, so always have 2 in the propane locker.

My boat was delivered with about a dozen of the plastic pegs for the shelf. I keep bowls and a rather large tea kettle up there; you can arrange the pegs how ever you want, but they take some muscle to insert.

Could you share details of the adapter, please, and where it hooks into the system?

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Gary is correct the Propane gauge is useless for volume. Propane will show the same pressure until all liquid is gone. The only good way is to weigh the tank. I pick my tank up and shake it. You can feel the liquid.
I think I'm going to use a fish scale and get a empty tank weight, then fill it and reweigh the tank.
The gage is good to check for leaks. I believe if you close the valve and shut off your propane sw the gauge should not change (assuming) you have no leaks.

If you shake the container a little bit, you can feel the level, the top will be room temperature, the ottom will be colder. Very often a line of condensation can form, making it even easier.

[QUOTE=jworth3;22073]Could you share details of the adapter, please, and where it hooks into the system.[/QUOTE]

It's a small brass fitting, maybe 2" long, 1 1/4" round. You remove the boat's gas hose from the tank, screw the adaptor onto the hose, then screw a propane bottle onto the other end of the adaptor. West Marine has 'em.

[url]http://www.westmarine.com/lpg-hose-fittings/trident-rubber--bottled-prop...

Perfect! A great idea.

Frankly, with this our first propane boat, I blissfully and ignorantly believed that a tank with good pressure wasn't close to empty.

Thank yo so much!

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I have a 2007 C36 with 2 leaking Lewmar ports. I worked with Catalina Direct to find replacement gaskets- sending them many pictures and dimensions- but they ultimately could not find a replacement. (They were bend over backward helpful though) As it turns out, a variety of Lewmar ports were utilized by Catalina so finding the exact replacement gasket is a task. For a temporary fix, I pulled the old gaskets out and replaced with them rectangular 1/4" x 3/8" closed cell foam door gasket from Ace Hardware. Can't open the ports, but no leaks for all last summer. (It helps to push the gasket between the port and frame with the port closed from the outside of the cabin. The end splice should be located on the top of the port.)The original owner sent some exact replacement gaskets. I tried to clean the old seal grove (The gasket has a fin that inserts in a retaining groove) but could not get it clean enough to insert the new gasket. I will try again in the next few weeks. When i'm on board this weekend, I will note who supplied the gasket and post it in the event you have the same ports.

You might want to try Hatchmasters. I believe they are the Lewmar vendor for parts. I dealt with them and their sister company, Select Plastics, when replacing my crazed hatch lenses. [url]http://www.hatchmasters.com[/url]

Yes, but yours isn't a marine version.....:p

Good Find, Brass is Brass. Marine grade my !?!

My guess is the leak is not the gasket, but either coming in behind frame or through gap in frame on outside of port. Mine 1995 leaked like sieve so cut the rubber out of the frame after re bedding ports and replaced bedding with clear silicone sealer. Bingo! No more leaks!