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How about a lively discussion about marine cook stoves
Propane, Lpg, alcohol, diesel. What's the consensus of the sailing
community? Gordon |
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How about a lively discussion about marine cook stoves
"Gordon" wrote in message ... Propane, Lpg, alcohol, diesel. What's the consensus of the sailing community? Gordon Dried and pelletised manatee dung. |
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How about a lively discussion about marine cook stoves
On Jun 14, 5:58 pm, Gordon wrote:
Propane, Lpg, alcohol, diesel. What's the consensus of the sailing community? Gordon Here is my vote: The Atlantic MOdel http://www.dickinsonmarine.com/shop5...ies-stoves.asp Now if I only had the boat to house it. So I guess Im stuck with my 2 burner propane............. Bob |
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On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:58:32 -0700, Gordon wrote:
Propane, Lpg, alcohol, diesel. What's the consensus of the sailing community? If you have a generator, electric is the only way to go, otherwise I'd vote for propane. Propane and LPG are the same thing; alcohol is expensive, dangerous and has low cooking heat; diesel has an odor that many find objectionable. On a small boat, lightly used, counter-top butane cartridge burners are convenient. Smaller offshore boats up to about 40 ft should have a gimballed one burner "Sea Swing" type stove for backup in rough conditions. |
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How about a lively discussion about marine cook stoves
In article , Wayne.B says...
On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:58:32 -0700, Gordon wrote: Propane, Lpg, alcohol, diesel. What's the consensus of the sailing community? .... Propane and LPG are the same thing; alcohol is expensive, dangerous and has low cooking heat; diesel has an odor that many find objectionable. Gotta squawk at alcohol being dangerous comment. It is not a cheap fuel, though for a weekend/couple of weeks cruiser as many are in northern climes, the delta cost to another fuel is negligible. My unpressurized Origo stove works just fine. And if I spill some fuel, I can put it out with water, which dilutes the alcohol to the point where it will not burn. Not saying that alcohol is better than all others, but propane is at least as hazardous, in its own way... Happy Sailing sdg |
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How about a lively discussion about marine cook stoves
I'll second that about the Origo. With the burners filled in the cockpit, I
can't think of anything safer. Expensive, yes. Two gallon bottles came with the boat so it was a real shock when I finished them. I'm wondering if cheap Scotch would burn in it as it should be much cheaper. Anyone know if stove fuel alcohol is the same stuff used medically? Back when I was flying, my vet flying buddy used to pour gallons of alcohol from his animal clinic on the wings to deice them. At that price, this would be cheap fuel. I'm sure there is a cheaper way to feed these stoves than the stuff from a marine supply store. Has anyone experimented with alternate fuels for the Origo? -- Roger Long |
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How about a lively discussion about marine cook stoves
"Roger Long" wrote in message ... I'll second that about the Origo. With the burners filled in the cockpit, I can't think of anything safer. Expensive, yes. Two gallon bottles came with the boat so it was a real shock when I finished them. I'm wondering if cheap Scotch would burn in it as it should be much cheaper. Anyone know if stove fuel alcohol is the same stuff used medically? Back when I was flying, my vet flying buddy used to pour gallons of alcohol from his animal clinic on the wings to deice them. At that price, this would be cheap fuel. I'm sure there is a cheaper way to feed these stoves than the stuff from a marine supply store. Has anyone experimented with alternate fuels for the Origo? -- Roger Long Denatured alcohol from the hardware store is much cheaper and works just fine for me. My only concern with alcohol is that I'm told it gets VERY expensive outside of the US. |
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How about a lively discussion about marine cook stoves
"Roger Long" wrote in message
... I'll second that about the Origo. With the burners filled in the cockpit, I can't think of anything safer. Expensive, yes. Two gallon bottles came with the boat so it was a real shock when I finished them. I'm wondering if cheap Scotch would burn in it as it should be much cheaper. Anyone know if stove fuel alcohol is the same stuff used medically? Back when I was flying, my vet flying buddy used to pour gallons of alcohol from his animal clinic on the wings to deice them. At that price, this would be cheap fuel. I'm sure there is a cheaper way to feed these stoves than the stuff from a marine supply store. Has anyone experimented with alternate fuels for the Origo? -- Roger Long I have an Origo... haven't had a chance to try it yet, but it seems bullet-proof. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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How about a lively discussion about marine cook stoves
Hi Roger;
In article , Roger Long says... Anyone know if stove fuel alcohol is the same stuff used medically? Back when I was flying, my vet flying buddy used to pour gallons of alcohol from his animal clinic on the wings to deice them. At that price, this would be cheap fuel. I'm sure there is a cheaper way to feed these stoves than the stuff from a marine supply store. Has anyone experimented with alternate fuels for the Origo? I use methyl hydrate that I buy at my local hardware store. Some interesting comments about different fuels are http://zenstoves.net/Stoves.htm scroll down to find the fuel section. Your friend's alcohol is likely pure enough to work just fine. Good Luck! sdg Bayfield 29 "Discovery" |
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Thanks, great link.
-- Roger Long |
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