I have recently acquired a 1989 Hunter 30. I am considering options for replacing the alcohol stove. Has anyone made a conversion to propane? What about removing the alcohol stove unit and installing a couple of gimballed propane burners. I would line the former stove area with metal before placing burners in there. Another suggestion would be to use small butane burners like the ones at camping stores. What has anyone else done?
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john
I can never figure out why people don't replace
the old alcohol stoves with cape type. I take mine off in the winter which cuts down on the rust factor.
the old alcohol stoves with cape type. I take mine off in the winter which cuts down on the rust factor.
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Sam Lust
John, enlighten me ...
What exactly is a "Cape Type" stove? I don't think I've heard that term. I replaced my gimbaled pressurized alcohol stove with a non-pressurized Origo alcohol stove. For the amount that we use it starting up the pressure burner was more work than it was worth.It does a reasonably good job for me.
What exactly is a "Cape Type" stove? I don't think I've heard that term. I replaced my gimbaled pressurized alcohol stove with a non-pressurized Origo alcohol stove. For the amount that we use it starting up the pressure burner was more work than it was worth.It does a reasonably good job for me.
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Jim Wasko
Neither have I
(never) heard about or know about a "cape style" stove.. What I do know is that just aft of my tiller (79 H27), I have a perfect location to install a 5lb propane tank that I would and will, replace my pressurized alcohol stove with a propane stove for a number of reasons.
(never) heard about or know about a "cape style" stove.. What I do know is that just aft of my tiller (79 H27), I have a perfect location to install a 5lb propane tank that I would and will, replace my pressurized alcohol stove with a propane stove for a number of reasons.
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Howard
Could that be "CAMP" rather than "CAPE"
I have the old 2 burner pressure alch. stove on my old H-27. A have a rail mounted BBQ and for the amount of times I really use the stove I can't justify the cost of replacement. The old stove still works fine. If it efer does go I will really have to consider a portable camp stove. After I'm basically a daysailer who does a few overnights each year. For me the $150 it costs for a good propane campe stove as compared to the +$500 for a marine replacement may be the deciding factor. HN
I have the old 2 burner pressure alch. stove on my old H-27. A have a rail mounted BBQ and for the amount of times I really use the stove I can't justify the cost of replacement. The old stove still works fine. If it efer does go I will really have to consider a portable camp stove. After I'm basically a daysailer who does a few overnights each year. For me the $150 it costs for a good propane campe stove as compared to the +$500 for a marine replacement may be the deciding factor. HN
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Ed Welp
Try your alcohol stove for a season first
I asked your very same question when we purchased our Hunter 31 five years ago. I had a bad experience with an older preasurized alcohol stove on our old boat. Someone suggested I try the alcohol stove for a season first. I did, and still have the alcohol stove. Its great, easy to use, reliable and safe. Good luck.
I asked your very same question when we purchased our Hunter 31 five years ago. I had a bad experience with an older preasurized alcohol stove on our old boat. Someone suggested I try the alcohol stove for a season first. I did, and still have the alcohol stove. Its great, easy to use, reliable and safe. Good luck.
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Rick Sears
Re:To all
Thanks for the encouragement, etc. I am still very apprehensive. My wife won't even bring the alcohol on board after hearing about the horror stories from some of our friends. I do appreciate your help.
Thanks for the encouragement, etc. I am still very apprehensive. My wife won't even bring the alcohol on board after hearing about the horror stories from some of our friends. I do appreciate your help.
Rick, try it you will like it.
Rick: Comparing an Origo to one of the older pressurized stove like the Kenyon is like comparing a ringer type washing machine to a modern automatic washer (there is no comparison). Check out the specs for heat output compared to Propane (not that much different, about 1000 btu's less is all). We have cooked on our stove top for over 17 years. They are easy to deal with and you can carry a gallon of alcohol under the sink or else where without any problems. Propane is wonderful if you boat already has it aboard, but it is not without it's problems. Mention to your wife that if Propane ever leaks into your bilge and ignites that you will have a bomb, not just an alcohol fire, that can be put out. There are trade offs to both of these units but you really have very little danger with alcohol and no additional expense.
Rick: Comparing an Origo to one of the older pressurized stove like the Kenyon is like comparing a ringer type washing machine to a modern automatic washer (there is no comparison). Check out the specs for heat output compared to Propane (not that much different, about 1000 btu's less is all). We have cooked on our stove top for over 17 years. They are easy to deal with and you can carry a gallon of alcohol under the sink or else where without any problems. Propane is wonderful if you boat already has it aboard, but it is not without it's problems. Mention to your wife that if Propane ever leaks into your bilge and ignites that you will have a bomb, not just an alcohol fire, that can be put out. There are trade offs to both of these units but you really have very little danger with alcohol and no additional expense.
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Rick Sears
Thanks, Steve
Thanks, Steve. I will ask my wife to read your article. I will ask her to read what all of you have written.
Thanks, Steve. I will ask my wife to read your article. I will ask her to read what all of you have written.
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Frank Ladd
If it is an Origo
If you have an Origo non pressurized alcohol stove you will be able to sell it easily as it is considered the safest and most reliable marine stove available.
If you have an Origo non pressurized alcohol stove you will be able to sell it easily as it is considered the safest and most reliable marine stove available.
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