"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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A "flare" is a "flare", it doesn't matter who's fault it is when your
boat cabin is on fire. They happen all too frequently with pressure
stoves. That's why they have fallen out of favor. My recommendations
for what they are worth:

And a propane explosion is a propane explosion, and it doesn't matter whose
fault it was when your boat is in pieces. And like propane explosions,
flares can be prevented.


Smaller sailboat, occasional use - Origo

Larger sailboat or frequent use - propane

Power boat with generator - electric

If you take a look at the sailboats that are actually out there doing
serious cruising, the vast majority use propane.

I had propane on my previous boat, and liked it a lot. Two tanks mounted in
the cockpit footwell, any leaks would drain overboard through the scuppers.
Solonoid regulated, sniffer mounted in the galley, the works. But I found it
to be a hassle having to take those tanks out for a walk when they needed a
refill. With alcohol or kerosene fueled stoves, all you need is a container.
Much easier. And kerosene will be available in places where propane is
impossible to find. But a diesel stove would be even better.