On Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:10:53 -0700, 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 think that it really depends on how you use your boat. If your
"cruising" is mostly over night, harbor to harbor, with frequent stops
ashore for supper then almost anything will work for morning coffee
and luncheon soup.

On the other hand if you live aboard for extended periods and do any
extensive cooking then LPG/Propane is the only answer.

As how to store tanks, I built a bracket that mounts two 13 Kg. tanks
outboard of the stern pulpit, doesn't look any worse then a barbecue.
A commercial solenoid operated valve and associated wires and switches
is cheap enough and the plumbing is really pretty simple. I install
the solenoid valve after the regulators so it is a low pressure valve.


Bruce in Bangkok
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