Marine Gas is the brand name of LPG found in UK marinas, a compressed gas similar to that used in domestic heating systems. (It is also known as LPG or Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Autogas when used in cars). Because it is compressed, it can be stored as a liquid - making it possible to store a large amount of LPG fuel in a small tank. It is usually produced as a by-product of, oil production (the current surplus is over 4 million tonnes per year - and rising) and hence LPG is available so cheaply.
LPG is suitable for almost every petrol combustion engine. It provides excellent performance, whilst producing substantially fewer environmentally unfriendly emissions.
The concept of using LPG for boats has been tried and tested (on a small scale) over many years. However it is only recently that LPG has started being readily available and so attractive to commercial and recreational powerboat users. From waterskiers on the lakes to motor cruisers in the Solent and thousands of car owners in the UK, more and more people are converting to LPG
