Suggest a repost on Uk.rec.waterways, I think there are a number of users
there.

Tony brooks

wrote in message
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Hello.

I am restoring an old wooden trawler which my wife and I are looking to
retire
on in a few year. There is currently a Dickinson diesel stove which we
like in
that it provides heat, dries the cabin, as well as is usable for a cook
top.
Perfect for the Pacific North West were we live. But the prospect of
using this
for cooking in warmer latitudes is not as appealing :-)

I have been looking at a 2 burner propane cook top to augment the
Dickinson in
warmer areas, and I just came across the Wallas ceramic diesel cook tops..

After finding all I could on the web I am looking for some peoples
experience.
Being located in the US, there does not seem to be much written, so was
hoping
these lists might have some insight.


1) Does it concentrate heat produced to the cooking area, or would it tend
to
also heat the cabin? (Thinking of how the Dickinson operates vs. a
propane cook
top)

2) What has been the experience with them? Reliable?

3) Are there any special startup/shut down procedures? Does it take a
time to
'warm up' before it is usable for cooking

My basic goal here is how does it compare to a propane stove top. I do
get the
impression these are rather expensive, but the idea of being able to fit
out our
boat using only one fuel type (and hence dispensing with any Propane
system) is
very attractive.

I have also found out that C-Dory uses them, though it seems as much for
heating
as for cooking. I will be seeking out C-Dory owners for their experience.

Thank you all ahead of time for any comments you have.

Al Thomason
45' Ed Monk Sr. 'trawler'