John Stumbles wrote:
On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:11:09 +0000, Tim Downie wrote:

Serious question, why can't you get bottled natural gas
specifically for use on boats? Given that boat makers can't use
the ideal solution (i.e. drill holes in the bottom to let the gas
out), it would seem immensely sensible to use a lighter than air
gas on board boats.

Because natural gas can't be liquefied (at room temps & acheivable
pressures)

Darn! Knew there had to be a good reason. ;-)

Tim