I am looking a boat that has an alcohol oven/stove. I think I prefer a propane model, but I am not sure. I have only used an alcohol cook top(not a stove). It was not a big deal except for having to refill it. Is it a big deal? Is the cooking temp and time similar?
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Dave Shore
Got One
I have to be honest here, I have a alcohol stove and burner top, but I also have a portable propane single burner, for the money and time I use the propane every time, easy to light, gets hot quick, and no worries. On the otherhand the alcohol stove is a pain to light, takes a while to heat up and is a pain in the a**. Hands down propane.
I have to be honest here, I have a alcohol stove and burner top, but I also have a portable propane single burner, for the money and time I use the propane every time, easy to light, gets hot quick, and no worries. On the otherhand the alcohol stove is a pain to light, takes a while to heat up and is a pain in the a**. Hands down propane.
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d j
Agreed: Propane, but be careful
Be careful . . .I assume you know the concerns with heavier than air propane in a boat.
Be careful . . .I assume you know the concerns with heavier than air propane in a boat.
What type of stove/oven.
Mark: I would have to agree that alcohol is a pain in the ass IF IT IS A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM. If it is an Origo, they are fine. Easy to light and very little danger compared to almost anything else. You fill the canister and light it. If it is a pressurized system they have their own set of problems with priming and flame ups and you name it.
Mark: I would have to agree that alcohol is a pain in the ass IF IT IS A PRESSURIZED SYSTEM. If it is an Origo, they are fine. Easy to light and very little danger compared to almost anything else. You fill the canister and light it. If it is a pressurized system they have their own set of problems with priming and flame ups and you name it.
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David
Propane
has a much safer record of not starting fires than does alcohol. Suggest you follow ABYC guidelines for installation of propane.
has a much safer record of not starting fires than does alcohol. Suggest you follow ABYC guidelines for installation of propane.
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Mike Smith
But they don't explode.
David: While I am sure that you are correct, I doubt that any boat has exploded from a alcohol fire. The Origo stoves have a flame arrestor to prevent a flame up too. The only real danger with an Origo stove/oven is major stupidity. You cannot fill them when the cannister is warm or hot because alcohol will vaporize at a very low temperature. The BTU output is within 1000 btu's of a propane unit. The Origo units are overpriced in my opinion but the major cost savings are in the total cost of installation. David, do you have a price estimate on replacing an alcohol unit with propane?
David: While I am sure that you are correct, I doubt that any boat has exploded from a alcohol fire. The Origo stoves have a flame arrestor to prevent a flame up too. The only real danger with an Origo stove/oven is major stupidity. You cannot fill them when the cannister is warm or hot because alcohol will vaporize at a very low temperature. The BTU output is within 1000 btu's of a propane unit. The Origo units are overpriced in my opinion but the major cost savings are in the total cost of installation. David, do you have a price estimate on replacing an alcohol unit with propane?
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David
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You are correct in that carelessness is the main contributer to most fires with all kinds of fuel. I got a propane two burner for about $320. from Hamilton Marine in Searsport Maine. I then purchased a used rail mount tank and holder. Also had to purchase an electric shutoff. If I were to do it again I would buy a 20lb steel grill tank and mount in on deck. Not as pretty but fine for cruising and meets ABYC requirements.
You are correct in that carelessness is the main contributer to most fires with all kinds of fuel. I got a propane two burner for about $320. from Hamilton Marine in Searsport Maine. I then purchased a used rail mount tank and holder. Also had to purchase an electric shutoff. If I were to do it again I would buy a 20lb steel grill tank and mount in on deck. Not as pretty but fine for cruising and meets ABYC requirements.
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Yves Langlois
ABYC standards
Regarding the whole issue of propane vs no pressure alcool; I can vouch that the Origo range are well made and safe and easy to use and take care. I had one for the last 6 years and it serve me without any trouble .( remember that if you have a fire from a low pressure alcool stove, it can be extinguish with water ) I'm changing to propane this spring because I ( WE ) wanted a 3 burners range, so I might as well make the conversion to propane. Where can I get a hold of those ABYC standards ? Thanks Yves S/V Opium
Regarding the whole issue of propane vs no pressure alcool; I can vouch that the Origo range are well made and safe and easy to use and take care. I had one for the last 6 years and it serve me without any trouble .( remember that if you have a fire from a low pressure alcool stove, it can be extinguish with water ) I'm changing to propane this spring because I ( WE ) wanted a 3 burners range, so I might as well make the conversion to propane. Where can I get a hold of those ABYC standards ? Thanks Yves S/V Opium
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