I don't think you'll need to worry about pressurizing the keg.

 

Alltiedup, please don't take offense at this but I'm glad you're on the opposite side of the country from me. I'm dead set against drinking while boating and here's why....

This was done by a drunk boater who didn't see my boat even though we had all the lights on including cabin and cockpit lights. What we don't need is another drunk at the helm. Now if you're planning on not consuming any booze until you're anchored or tied to a dock, please forgive my incorrect assumption.

Sorry, but if I have to move the boat I don't consume ANY alcohol. After the anchor is down or I'm tied to a dock, bring 'em on. But until then I'm a teetotaler.

 

I don't drink a sip when I am underway or have plans to be underway, or may need to be underway in an emergency, which means no drinks while anchored, only in a slip or securely tied on a mooring in good weather.

My guests tend to like to drink though, but I can't imagine why you would need a keg on a boat the size of a 340, 3 or 4 12 packs would seem like plenty for the 10 or 12 total people you can get on one of these boats. Where would you put it too? Engine room would be too hot for a keg and I don't see any other space large enough on a 340 that wouldn't take away from needed storage.

 

GoFirstClass, wow looks like that was quite an impact. Hope no one was hurt!!

I don't drive while drunk, I set my anchor and hold tight for the weekend.

The reason I was thinking about this is I brew my own beer and was thinking of ways to take it along. These aren't 15 gallon kegs, but I brew in 5 gallon kegs.

 

ATU, The three of us on my boat all received pretty severe whiplash injuries. Don't know about the two people on the boat that hit us. Don't really care either.

I don't drive while drunk, I set my anchor and hold tight for the weekend.

Really? And who determines the point at which you are drunk and no longer fit to be a skipper? One of the intoxicated guests on your boat? I'm sorry, but I have pretty strong feelings about those who choose to pilot their boat after they've had any amount of intoxicants. It's one thing to drive a car after having a beer or two. At that point you're most likely under the legal limit. It's a totally different thing to try to skipper a boat after drinking. Boats handle differently, don't have brakes, and there aren't any white lines to focus on.

BTW, the guy who hit my boat--his blood alcohol reading was .09. Just slightly above the legal limit. Was he drunk? Legally yes, but he probably would have described himself as "Just a bit buzzed". The big question is--was he too drunk to be driving his boat? I think the results speak for themselves.

 

GFC given that fairly low BAC you must I'm sure grudgingly admit the possibility that the accident may have happened not because of alcohol but because he was a crappy skipper. Guy might have plowed into you having had zero drinks.

I still agree with your position 100%, and I would add that being anchored is not a ticket to start drinking, what if some weather came up or you had to pull anchor and move suddenly for whatever reason. That is why I don't drink unless I am in my slip or in a guest slip somewhere or securely moored to fore and aft moorings in a protected harbor with no chance of having to get underway. Just not worth the risk IMHO.

 

100% agreed. I had a buyer come out, unexpectedly, for my last boat who was upset that I wouldn't take him out as I'd been drinking.

Its just not worth the risk!

 

I would have to agree with Dsybok, other factors(Drugs) had to play a role in your accident! I'm not saying that alcohol didn't play a role but that's some serious damage for 0.09 BAC. Boats are just the same as cars in my opinion even though they don't have brakes because 2ft over the line and bam you have a head on collision. How do we know that he doesn't carry a breathalyzer like I do on board to ensure he is not driving over the legal limit! Im sorry but I just object to everyone and their brother jumping on each other's throat because they don't run their boat and have the same rules as them. Don't get me wrong, I am not condoning him to operate his vessel while drinking but he just asked a simple question.

 

Also just a side note, depending on how long after the accident they took his BAC level could play a role in it being 0.09. Sorry to get off topic just thinking aloud.

 

It s 0.08 in my state.

 

The op simply asked a question then got accused of driving drunk... I don't think that was fair.

I have been T-boned by a drunk driver in a intersection with my family in the car and I didn't take offense to the question.

 

Well said. The man said he wants his home brew while at anchor. Get off your high horses.

 

I use these on my boat
they hold about 3 litres and I reuse them so no cans or bottles to dispose of

http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/hands-on-with-the-tap-king-is-this-the-king-of-beer-at-home/

 

I know this isn't really your question, yet I'll give you my thoughts.

I don't think boating and drinking mix. I'm not saying guests can't drink or it's unsafe when you're tied to the dock.

Though, if anything were to happen, I can't imagine how an attorney would spin you having an installed keg aboard. It's one thing if it's a bottle, or some wine, perhaps a case of beer. But a keg? Man, I don't know about that unless you are tied up at Havasu and are prepared for the consequences.

 

Maybe these guys would have some suggestions

 

Maybe these guys would have some suggestions
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And that's a boat where they are staying on it overnight? Guys, face it... the is a reasonable large number of boaters that drink then drive their boats. More than drink and drive their cars. They are taking risks with their own lives and others.

I have zero respect for anyone that comes anywhere near the limit and then drives their boat. None at all. In my view the legal limit for boating under the influence should be half that of a car.

 

Why is a keg a bad idea? The man likes his home brewed beer. Not sure anyone is making a big deal about those who have blenders, ice makers, a cabinet full of spirits, fridge full of beer, or a wine rack. He never said he plans on drinking the entire keg at once, a keg is a way to transport and dispense beer.

No matter what alcoholic beverages you have on the boat, you are the captain and need to make the right decision.

 

A few issues that I can think of outside of the concerns of being drunk...

Foam. The boat is going to shake the keg a lot.
Temp control. Too warm, and you get foam.
CO2 storage. Even the smaller tanks are going to take space

 

On land my keggerator uses a full sized frig, large cO2 tank and a constantly stable platform i.e. my gagarge.

What i would like to know is what size keg and cO2 tank would you like to use?

Also, kegs or the beer rather tend not to respond well to viberation.

All in all i love your idea! So the first consern is were will your keg be cooled. Other than that power and keg lines can go anywhere.

So space and movement are your big concerns.

 

Finally, after sixteen posts, someone posted something useful. Thank you k9medic.

 

You are asking for help?

 

Im not sure what the cockpit setup is on the 340, but on my 400 I think you could do the old "college dorm" route and drill a tap into the door of the cockpit fridge. Keep the keg and all included hardware in the fridge. You would probably need to upgrade the fridge, and you wouldn't be able to put anything else in it. But it could work.

 

Half the time people get busted is when they have beer cans and the like just throw about. At least with a keg each person has their own cup for the cruise. However, it is the job of the captain to always remain in control and handle any liabilities that maybe onboard. Alway be in control.

The only time a captain can be drunk is when docked or beached for the night, being anchored is still considered underway.

 

The only time a captain can be drunk is when docked or beached for the night, being anchored is still considered underway.

First time I have heard that being anchored is considered underway.

 

Did you mean "useful" about the keg idea or the completely unrelated drinking part?

 

There seems to be a lot of bad vibes when it comes to alcohol on boats. We have a full bar on our little 240 and I pride myself on the ability to mix pretty much any drink from Chi-chis and Daiquiris to Martinis and 18 year old single malt Scotch on the rocks, (not able to provide some of these new shooters that the young'uns are drinkin' these days though, but I think "slamming shooters" is on the line of irresponsible drinking) Just because there's booze around boats doesn't mean there's going to be problems. I love to entertain and, for the most part, our guests are responsible enough not to be putting peoples' safety at risk. I personally don't think there's any difference between serving your guests a drink at home and serving the same on your boat. Just so happens that I'd rather BE on the boat, and so would the majority of our friends. I think the keg might be a good idea,,,, but you'd probably need to equip it with stabilizers so it wouldn't get too shook up at planning speeds :grin:

 

No sarcasm intended. I meant that he actually stayed on topic and tried to stimulate a discussion of a technical nature.

 

Well said, now lets get back to installing a keg on boat which will be cold and not foamy while enjoying entertaining guests with the understanding that other individual have had some bad experiences which will understood collectively by this great comunity Clubsearay. The last thing anyone wants is some silly searay on searay crime. Lol

 

I am so excited to get my boat in the water!

 

Leave me see how they rigged the one in my motor home up and see if it will install in a boat.:smt009

Sure don't want to be next to some beered up boater when his hook slips and he needs to reset it.

Just my opinion.

 

You could use a small keg say 3 gallon, you could put it it a large bucket and fill bucket with ice, insulate bucket and you could use soda stream canisters or whipped cream bulbs for the co2

 

Yeah this question seems to have stirred up quite the little argument about boating and drinking. Sorta makes me wish I didn't even ask lol.

To answer some of the other questions about what I had in mind and my system. I use 5 gallon soda kegs for with a bottle of CO2 to push it. For cooling I was actually thinking of putting the keg inside the cabin and using a chiller plate installed either in one of the fridges or submerged in a small cooler of ice to get the beer to temp.

The vibration of the keg is a concern though. Not sure what to do about that yet.

 

I love the self righteousness and indignation....cracks me up.

ya gotta love the olworldwideweb :smt101

 

Its winter. We have to wait till spring to take off our grumpy pants. Next topic please. I have more rants in me tonight (its going down to minus 25 Celsius here).