I second the recommendation for Dickinson (Good Canadian Product -
actually made here in Burnaby). Any diesel-burning device doesn't stink if
you get it hot enough.

Pretty much EVERY commercial boat here on the Wet Coast (fishing, tugs,
commuter, etc.) have Dickinsons, and in the winter they just run them all
the time. Cabin heat, stove, keeping coffee warm, drying your socks...
whatever.

I replaced the Volvo diesel furnace in Far Cove with a Dickinson, and I
love it! nice cheery flames, a place to keep coffee/tea/hot chocolate
warm, and it keeps the cabin nice and toasty without using any significant
battery power (as opposed to a furnace that draws 2-3 Amps when on). But
mine is more of a heater than a stove, since I have the propane unit for
"real" cooking.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36

On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 03:47:36 +0000, Jim Woodward wrote:

Because, like an Aga cooker, they run all the time. You don't light
them for each use. And, no, they don't stink. They're really great,
except for being warm all the time. see
http://www.dickinsonmarine.com


Jim Woodward
www.mvFintry.com

"Paul" wrote in message able.rogers.com...
Why not diesel in the tropics? Actually I never heard of a diesel cooktop,
it doesn't stink?

5) Diesel. Great in a cool climate. The Dickinson stove is a
wonderful device, but I wouldn't want one in the tropics. Cheap fuel,
hot flame. And. BTW, you probably have it in your fuel tanks, so you
don't have to schlep half way across the island to refill.