How do you make coffee aboard? Is there a 12v coffee maker available that doesn't take 30 minutes to make half a pot? Or is it better to use a range-top percolator? I can use a regular coffemaker at the marina, but I'm not sure of the best (or safest) way to do this underway....
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Melita!
Granville: Another way to make coffee if to boil water in a kettle and pour it through a Melita cone and filter. Just like a manual Mr. Coffee.
Granville: Another way to make coffee if to boil water in a kettle and pour it through a Melita cone and filter. Just like a manual Mr. Coffee.
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Jon Bastien
Oh boy, here we go again...
Hello, There's a veritable collection of ideas for making coffee aboard, and they can all be found under a post titled "How Do You Make A Good Cup Of Coffee" (Posted by Don Evans). A search for "Good Coffee" in the archives will produce more information than you'll be able to percolate in one sitting... ;o) Enjoy! --Jon Bastien H25 'Adagio'
Hello, There's a veritable collection of ideas for making coffee aboard, and they can all be found under a post titled "How Do You Make A Good Cup Of Coffee" (Posted by Don Evans). A search for "Good Coffee" in the archives will produce more information than you'll be able to percolate in one sitting... ;o) Enjoy! --Jon Bastien H25 'Adagio'
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LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners
Try a french press
I don't drink the stuff unless it has a frou-frou name and costs at least $2.50 but I've heard great things about french presses. LaDonna
I don't drink the stuff unless it has a frou-frou name and costs at least $2.50 but I've heard great things about french presses. LaDonna
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Peter Laylin
Coffee under way
I agree that Melita is the way to go. I had to order one by mail (from somewhere in Florida - Clearwater, I think -) but I've had good results under way by boiling the water and pouring it through the Melita filter.
I agree that Melita is the way to go. I had to order one by mail (from somewhere in Florida - Clearwater, I think -) but I've had good results under way by boiling the water and pouring it through the Melita filter.
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john renfro
here we go again
boil the wate on the stove, dump it in a drip coffee maker have 8 cups in five minuets. john
boil the wate on the stove, dump it in a drip coffee maker have 8 cups in five minuets. john
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Steven Gautney
Buy a Thermos. . .
I've tried various methods to make coffee on-board but, BY FAR the easiest method is to make it at home and take it with you . . . .
I've tried various methods to make coffee on-board but, BY FAR the easiest method is to make it at home and take it with you . . . .
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red coles
Making it
Hello: As I understand it , your problem is, making coffee safely, underway. Answer is, "Seaswing stove". This is a gymballed, one pot stove that I have attached to main bulkhead. Propane bottle goes on bottom. It is perfect size for conventional size coffeepot. Have used it underway with no accidents yet. Good luck red
Hello: As I understand it , your problem is, making coffee safely, underway. Answer is, "Seaswing stove". This is a gymballed, one pot stove that I have attached to main bulkhead. Propane bottle goes on bottom. It is perfect size for conventional size coffeepot. Have used it underway with no accidents yet. Good luck red
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Chris Hyland
1000 Watt Inverter
Scott, I had a 1000 Watt Inverter installed on our new C36 so I could just plug in a Mr Coffee. I smaller inverter would work fine if that's all you wanted to do with it. Mine wall also run the TV/VCR and a laptop, basically anything under 1000 watts. I think I'll have to watch the batteries closely as you'll be able to run then down fast if not careful. I think a 200 watt is about 80 bucks. the 1000 watt was $1300 installed because it has and automatic transfer switch and is wired into the whole boat. Regards, Chris
Scott, I had a 1000 Watt Inverter installed on our new C36 so I could just plug in a Mr Coffee. I smaller inverter would work fine if that's all you wanted to do with it. Mine wall also run the TV/VCR and a laptop, basically anything under 1000 watts. I think I'll have to watch the batteries closely as you'll be able to run then down fast if not careful. I think a 200 watt is about 80 bucks. the 1000 watt was $1300 installed because it has and automatic transfer switch and is wired into the whole boat. Regards, Chris
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Gene Foraker
Check a large truckstop
I prefer the French press method, but if you want other options, check out a large truckstop. They have 12volt items for truckers and have small percolators or dripmakers that use a cigarette lighter plug. They also have a nice supply of TV's and VCR's that run on 12volts. Forget the inverter unless you really need it for something else. Hairdryers, microwaves and Nintendo are about the only things I think require an inverter.
I prefer the French press method, but if you want other options, check out a large truckstop. They have 12volt items for truckers and have small percolators or dripmakers that use a cigarette lighter plug. They also have a nice supply of TV's and VCR's that run on 12volts. Forget the inverter unless you really need it for something else. Hairdryers, microwaves and Nintendo are about the only things I think require an inverter.
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Mike I
Cafe Catalina
I too use a French Press. Couldn't get much simpler, except for instant,ugh! I usually make it first thing in the morning and fill a thermos. If we stay at the mooring or in the slip, good premade coffee. If we get underway, good, SAFE, premade coffee. Win both ways.
I too use a French Press. Couldn't get much simpler, except for instant,ugh! I usually make it first thing in the morning and fill a thermos. If we stay at the mooring or in the slip, good premade coffee. If we get underway, good, SAFE, premade coffee. Win both ways.
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