I have used my Force 10 for two summers for all types of cooking. The
only limitation has been the size of the pan. (As the weather gets
cooler, I use my diesel stove or while at the dock, an electric hot plate.)

I think the Force 10 is of good quality and very serviceable while at
ancbor or while under sail.

However here are a couple minor problems I have noted that you might note:
1) The cylinder screws into the bottom of the control valve which is
made of cast aluminum. After threading and unthreading the cylinder
about 6 times a day, these threads are becoming worn and I expect I will
have to replace the whole valve next season..

2) The control valve doesn't allow the flame to be lowered enough for a
low simmer and I end up scorching food somethings. As and alternative, I
made a auxilary grate that allows me to raise the pan higher above the
flame. (Not recommended when under sail, since this may upset the
balance of the stove.)

I may attempt to contact Force 10 about these complaints and perhaps if
others have the same complaints, they my offer an upgrade.

Bottom line-- I think this is a good value for the money, very handy
piece of gear.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

Thanks for the input. I have an Origo two burner ungimbled stove for
normal use. But even though they have absorbent material in the pans
the alcohol spills when heeled and bouncing.so even with pot holders
they are limited.

Steve wrote:

I have used my Force 10 for two summers for all types of cooking. The
only limitation has been the size of the pan. (As the weather gets
cooler, I use my diesel stove or while at the dock, an electric hot plate.)

I think the Force 10 is of good quality and very serviceable while at
ancbor or while under sail.

However here are a couple minor problems I have noted that you might note:
1) The cylinder screws into the bottom of the control valve which is
made of cast aluminum. After threading and unthreading the cylinder
about 6 times a day, these threads are becoming worn and I expect I will
have to replace the whole valve next season..

2) The control valve doesn't allow the flame to be lowered enough for a
low simmer and I end up scorching food somethings. As and alternative, I
made a auxilary grate that allows me to raise the pan higher above the
flame. (Not recommended when under sail, since this may upset the
balance of the stove.)

I may attempt to contact Force 10 about these complaints and perhaps if
others have the same complaints, they my offer an upgrade.

Bottom line-- I think this is a good value for the money, very handy
piece of gear.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions