"Paul Cassel" wrote in message
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Gordon wrote:
My Pearson 365 ketch currently has a pressurized alcohol Kenyon cook
stove. This sucker has got to go!
Propane would probably be the best way to go but finding a place to put
the tank is a major PIA. I don't like hanging things on railings. Looks
crummy and tends to loosen stanchions. And I don't like extra stuff on
deck. Converting a space in a locker to meet all safety requirements also
seems like a PIA.
Also the cost. Tanks, solenoid. pressure regulator, hoses, sniffer,
installation of wiring and hoses, yada yada
Go, I'm also considering Origo alcohol stoves. Non pressurized, no
tank, no hoses or electrical. However, alcohol is expensive and can be
hard to find if doing extended cruising and you don't want to carry too
much on board. Also, alcohol doesn't have the BTU's of propane.
So, any good advice?
Gordon

I can't imagine a boat that size not being able to accommodate a propane
tank of some sort.

I find alcohol the least favorable fuel. It not only isn't very hot, but
the smell induces sea sickness in those who otherwise are unaffected. If
you don't want to create a space for the propane tanks and don't wish to
use the little tank two burner stoves, I'd see if you can locate a
kerosene stove. While nasty in some ways, it's safer than most and can be
very hot. Fuel is readily available.

You'll also feel like Slocum when you fire the thing up.

-paul

Not knowing what are you cruising plans I can only relate to my own
experience.



At the end of the day if you do not use your boat often you may well be
happy with the Origo stove.



At first, I had a camper propane stove using 1-pound can. The operating
cost is high and storage is not safe.

Then I had an Origo alcohol stove for 24 years. It worked great and
accommodates large pots.

I use 99% pure methyl hydrate for all these years without a problem. At
trucks pit stop I used to pay about $5.00 per gallon. A gallon would last
us about 10 to 15 days using the stove three times each day. Filling up was
a little messy.

Now we have a new boat with a propane stove. It works well. So far, since
mid June, I burned one full 10 pounds tanks and I am still on the other one.

The cooking surface on this propane stove is not a big as the Origo.

We had to down size our pots and pans to accommodate the propane stove.

The solenoid valve requires electricity to open the propane tank. If your
batteries are down you may not be able to operate your propane stove.
Unless you do not abide by the rule and connect directly to the propane tank
which is not recommended.