I am debating taking out the two burner propane stove and adding a Force 10, small two burner stove and oven. The more I think about it, the more I wonder how often the oven will be used. I can see the use of the oven for backing some breads, muffins, etd. but how many sit down for the evening "roast" I wonder? So my question is: How often do you use your oven when weekending or cruising for a week or two?
Do you use the oven?
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Better as storage
Unless you are a fan of evening fresh baked cookies, the oven is used primarily as a storage place for larger pots and pans. We fire up the oven very rarely. We have learned to cook without an oven and eat very well. Also remember that many ovens on boats do not have a thermostat and require careful adjustments to get the proper temperature. Some force 10 models do have thermostats, but you have to ask and they are more expensive. Overall, I would be just fine without my oven and have used the microwave more than anything. Rick
Unless you are a fan of evening fresh baked cookies, the oven is used primarily as a storage place for larger pots and pans. We fire up the oven very rarely. We have learned to cook without an oven and eat very well. Also remember that many ovens on boats do not have a thermostat and require careful adjustments to get the proper temperature. Some force 10 models do have thermostats, but you have to ask and they are more expensive. Overall, I would be just fine without my oven and have used the microwave more than anything. Rick
ovens are good
If you are out for more than a day or two take a frozen chicken or make a pizza good food allways keeps the crew happy especially on those cold damp nights. i had a force 10 on my last boat it worked like a charm
If you are out for more than a day or two take a frozen chicken or make a pizza good food allways keeps the crew happy especially on those cold damp nights. i had a force 10 on my last boat it worked like a charm
When you need it...
We use our oven mostly for storing pots & pans too. When we have a racing crew of eight or nine on board for an overnight or two, hot lasagna from the oven (straight out of BJ's freezer) hits the spot and gives our boat high marks for the best food in the fleet. It works even in rough weather, since the door latches shut: you don't have to worry about launching supper accross the cabin or out the hatch. In the Caribbean or down South, a BBQ might be better, to keep things cooler below. I'm glad for the flexibility our oven gives us, though.
We use our oven mostly for storing pots & pans too. When we have a racing crew of eight or nine on board for an overnight or two, hot lasagna from the oven (straight out of BJ's freezer) hits the spot and gives our boat high marks for the best food in the fleet. It works even in rough weather, since the door latches shut: you don't have to worry about launching supper accross the cabin or out the hatch. In the Caribbean or down South, a BBQ might be better, to keep things cooler below. I'm glad for the flexibility our oven gives us, though.
Use it regularly
I use mine regularly. For use while underway, I have prepared food, I can turn it on, pop an all-in-one meal in, and go back on watch. 1/2 hour later, dinner is served - no fuss. It's the asiest possible way to cook.
I use mine regularly. For use while underway, I have prepared food, I can turn it on, pop an all-in-one meal in, and go back on watch. 1/2 hour later, dinner is served - no fuss. It's the asiest possible way to cook.
Depends on how you use the boat
Depends on your lifestyle. It's a personal choice. We use ours all the time and all three burners too. Nothing like a turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas and when we cruise up here in October when it's a bit cooler ( sometimes in June too) it's nice to have something in the oven warming everything up. Again it's really up to you. Many people eat out most of the time when they cruise on vacation. In that case there's really no need for an oven. I don't know the price differential is but it might be worth it just for the storage.
Depends on your lifestyle. It's a personal choice. We use ours all the time and all three burners too. Nothing like a turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas and when we cruise up here in October when it's a bit cooler ( sometimes in June too) it's nice to have something in the oven warming everything up. Again it's really up to you. Many people eat out most of the time when they cruise on vacation. In that case there's really no need for an oven. I don't know the price differential is but it might be worth it just for the storage.
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