Conversion to propane

[Carl]

Currently have a kerosene 2 burner stove with oven in our 1980 Hunter 36. Can this be converted to propane? Has anyone done this,and if so how was it done?

 

[Steve Dion]

Have you considered an Origo?

Carl:Have you considered just replacing it with a non-pressurized alcohol stove like the Origo. Nearly as much heat. Very safe. Easy to use. Easy to install. Propane is going to require a box with a vent, regulator, plumbing etc. Even if you can use your existing stove there is a lot of work and expense.

 

[Tim Schaaf]

Propane storage

Even though I agree with Steve regarding the Origo (which I, a liveaboard, happily use), there are some practical, inexpensive options for propane storage. West Marine carries some long thin 6 pound tanks that fit perfectly into stainless fender holders, which, in turn, look just fine attached to your stern pulpit. Of course, you still have to do all the plumbing and connections, but you could easily have matching tanks on opposiste sides of your stern pulpit. I once knew a guy who had four! and they didn't look that bad.

 

[Ed Schenck]

Yes Tim, but why?

Why, if you have to replace the stove, would you opt for propane over non-pressurized alcohol? On an earlier post most responses were favorable for the Origo alcohol stove.I have the same stove as Carl, pressurized kerosene. The Kenyon stove is in excellent condition but I am afraid to use it given all that I have read here on HOW. For me Carl's question is one of finances. An Origo is $1200. and propane will be even more.

 

[Scott]

I'll take the kero stove off your hands

Have a pressure kero stove on our boat and we like using it. Ours is well past it's prime, down to one burner working. If anyone wants to get rid of their kero unit I would love to have it. Drop me an e-mail at islandhops@duralan.com.Scott83-H34-188 Island Hops

 

[Tim Schaaf]

More for Ed

Ed, in fact I DID switch to an Origo, with which I am immensely satisfied. I have enthused about it several times on HOW. My comment about the propane tanks was meant to help, in the event that propane was chosen. It is not that hard to fit the tanks as I described. In fact, I have done that for my propane BBQ, which joins the team of the Origo and gimaballing microwave. We are ready for anything.