Catalina 30 Stove/Oven Suggestions

[Chuck Kretschmar]

I recently purchased a 1988 Catalina 30 with a Tall Rig. The prior owner had removed the original galley stove and had replaced it with a small microwave oven and a 2 burner alcohol stove. All of this was bulit into the orginal stove space. I'd like to take this arrangement out and install a propane stove with an oven on gimbals. I have two questions:1. Can anyone recommend a good reliable propane stove with an oven that will fit in the standard opening in the galley for this model of Catalina? 2. Can anyone who has this arrangement tell me the best place for locating the propane tank where it can be properly secured and ventilated as well as being easily accessible for removal? I can only think of placing it in the port side cockpit stowage area. All suggestions are welcome.

 

[Jim]

Seaward Hillerange

I've got the same boat, Chuck, and it still has the stock Seaward Hillerange 2 burner + oven, which I think is now called a 2172.The propane tank is located in the stern lazarette in a special container that is vented overboard at the transom. Its a very convenient arrangement. There is a solenoid activated valve in the container that I control from the electric panel that prevents gas from flowing into the cabin when the main power switch is off. Very nice set-up....I guess the previous owner installed it.Good luck

 

[LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners]

Aft lazerette

That's the standard place for the propane locker. You really need to research before installing it yourself cuz there are certain requirements (sorry if this is obvious) you need to implement in setting the configuration up.LaDonna

 

[Bob Camarena]

Seaward Locker

West Marine carries a Seaward locker that comes complete with tank and solenoid for about $200. It will fit in the aft lazerette. I mounted mine on the centerline over the steering quadrant access port. I mounted it using wing nuts for easy removal for access to the port. In running the hose forward to the galley I ran the hose inside a piece of clear plastic water hose to give it some additional protection from damage. Also, spend the extra $ to get a sensor and alarm for inside the cabin.