then you have a reduced output camping stove.

the rated btu output on a marine propane stove is most usually about 8,000,
while the rated output of an Origo is 7,000. In other words, about the same
capability to heat water.

which means, if the statement was accurate that the camping propane stove
heated water more quickly than the Origo, then it means that person (you?) has
the standard type camping stove, which puts out heat at a rate closer to that
of a home gas stove.

Not true of the camp stove (Coleman) and marine stove (Force 10)
we have. The marine stove puts out every bit as much heat as the
camp stove. Matter of fact, I think the marine stove runs a bit hotter
especially when using the large burner. Now, a Coleman liquid fuel stove is
a different animal. It put out enough heat to smelt iron.

Doug
s/v Callista

"JAXAshby" wrote in message
...
propane camping stoves have *substantially* higher heat output than
propane
marine stoves, which have about the same heat output per minute as an
Origo
stove.

FWIW, a golf ball size clump of C-4 plastic explosive burned under a pot
will
boil a liter of water in about 30 seconds, but I wouldn't recommend as a
marine
stove.

OK, I know the dangers of propane, and I have been using it for years
with no problem. I do not store propane in the cabin, nor do I leave it
in the cabin overnight. I use a stainless coleman type stove and love
it. I have external fuel lockers and leave the small propane cly there.
I can get 10-15 days out of one cly but all my cooking/coffee only
lasts 5 mins. I heat can goods and boil water. Nothing fancy.
My question is am I the only one? Does anyone else here use propane?
Alcohol is a hassel and slower.
Lee308