A million dollar idea...

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Jun 16, 2004
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Catalina 30 Mk1 Horseshoe Bay, BC
How hard could it be to convert a conventional (kerosene, pressurized alcohol, or propane) stove/oven into one that is non-pressurized alcohol? On my old boat, we had a single burner Origo alcohol stove that was safe and very easy to use. It is a simple system where alcohol is "wicked" up to the top part of the tank that is directly underneath the burner. The flame height is controlled by a simple system that slides a cover over the opening on the tank. On our new to us boat, we have pressurized kerosene that is very difficult to light, produces a few moments of scary flames, and requires me to pump up the tank. Its gotta go! Why hasn't anybody come up with a conversion for these old stoves to operate off non-pressurized alcohol? There's got to be a market for it. If anyone out there will help me design it and do it, I'll help you set up our new company! Origo has a new one, but for $2000 (Can.) its much too pricy.(see photo) What do you think?
 
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rsn48

Alcohol is really slowwwwwww.......

I've cooked a lot with alcohol on boats and it is very very slow. I know some are nervous about propane in the a boat, but just about every RV out there has propane stove and oven and fridge.
 
Jun 16, 2004
130
Catalina 30 Mk1 Horseshoe Bay, BC
...but so am I!

alcohol may be a little slow, but who's in a hurry? Its a good excuse to pop another beer! PS. rsn48, have we met? I'm in slip 713. -Rob
 
Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
check out the specs

Rob: Check out the specs. There is very little difference in BTU's between the Origo and the typical propane stove that you will find in a boat. The Origo burners output 7000 btu's. We recently tested boiling water in a kettle on the Origo vs. a Butane stove. There was 1 min. difference (faster on butane). The link here has a great price on the 6000.
 
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