A few years ago we owned a Hunter 34 that had a 2 burner Kerosene stove with oven (don't remember the brand). Next week we're closing on a purchase of another 34 and from what I can tell it looks like it has the same stove and tank set up that our first one had. My problem is that they survey shows that it's a "Kenyon 2-burner gimbaled s/s alcohol range w/oven with an estimated 2 gallon pressurized tank". The previous owner doesn't know if it's alcohol or kerosene because they never used it. Now I don't know if I should buy alcohol or kerosene.... I finally had firing up the kerosene stove down to a science before we sold the old boat and haven't a clue how an alcohol stove works.... Does anyone know how I can tell for sure what kind of stove I have, and if it is alcohol, does it work the same way? (I primed the burner by putting alcohol in the cup and lighting it before I started the kerosene flow). thanks! Bianca
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My '83 h34 has the Kenyon Kerosene Stove
It uses a pressure tank. I was fortunate enough to find the original manual before I filled the tank with alcohol. Barry s/v "PER DIEM too"
It uses a pressure tank. I was fortunate enough to find the original manual before I filled the tank with alcohol. Barry s/v "PER DIEM too"
Is there any way to tell the difference?
Hi Barry, Was wondering if other than the owners manual there is anything on the stove itself (or the pressure tank) that tells you what kind of fuel to use? Do you recall any stickers or markings? thanks, Bianca
Hi Barry, Was wondering if other than the owners manual there is anything on the stove itself (or the pressure tank) that tells you what kind of fuel to use? Do you recall any stickers or markings? thanks, Bianca
Kero
There is a very high probability that this is the Kenyon Kerosene stove. Open the fill for the pressure tank and give a sniff. There is quite a difference between the odor of kero and alcohol. If the tank was never filled, assume that it is kero. Later in the production run of the H-34, Hunter substituted an Origo non-pressurized alcohol stove for the kero. This is quite a different animal. The factory never supplied a pressurized alcohol stove in this model and there is a very low probability that an owner substituted pressurized alcohol for kero.
There is a very high probability that this is the Kenyon Kerosene stove. Open the fill for the pressure tank and give a sniff. There is quite a difference between the odor of kero and alcohol. If the tank was never filled, assume that it is kero. Later in the production run of the H-34, Hunter substituted an Origo non-pressurized alcohol stove for the kero. This is quite a different animal. The factory never supplied a pressurized alcohol stove in this model and there is a very low probability that an owner substituted pressurized alcohol for kero.
Kenyon stoves
My 1980 Hunter 33 came with a Kenyon alcohol stove and tank exactly as you describe. The kerosene stove is exactly the same, but with different, interchangeable burners. There is a guy (but only one guy!) at Kenyon who can help you identify and can help with parts. I have had my boat since 1982 and have lived aboard continuously for almost all that time including lots of cruising. The stove did very well, much better than one would be led to believe. I ran it at a lot higher pressure (hence more fuel and more heat), being sure there were NO LEAKS, and started cooking during the priming stage. This effectively controlled the huge flame generated while priming! I cooked and baked. The parts for these stoves are quite expensive, and when it looked like it was on its last legs, I bought an Origo non-pressurized alcohol stove to replace it. I did not want propane, admittedly in large part because of the installation hassles. The Origo has worked absolutely superbly. I have the 3000, gimballed with a microwave strapped under it and a propane Magma BBQ outside. It is a great combination. The Origo DOES faithfully bring a quart of water to a roaring boil in 6-8 minutes and is very easy to use.It is largely maintenance free and not as suceptible to problems with poor alcohol. They make several models, including ones that also have electric burners. Although it is very seldom advertised, they make a two burner model WITH oven! IT is the 6000. And they now even make an oven that you can retrofit to the two burner (but with no oven) 3000, effectively making it a 6000. One thing in the Origo's favor is that it is very compact and thus easily goes where the Kenyon did. There is a Force 10 "European" compact propane stove that pretty much fits, too, but that is the only propane one I could find that could. So, there are some options for when your Kenyon dies! Good Luck.
My 1980 Hunter 33 came with a Kenyon alcohol stove and tank exactly as you describe. The kerosene stove is exactly the same, but with different, interchangeable burners. There is a guy (but only one guy!) at Kenyon who can help you identify and can help with parts. I have had my boat since 1982 and have lived aboard continuously for almost all that time including lots of cruising. The stove did very well, much better than one would be led to believe. I ran it at a lot higher pressure (hence more fuel and more heat), being sure there were NO LEAKS, and started cooking during the priming stage. This effectively controlled the huge flame generated while priming! I cooked and baked. The parts for these stoves are quite expensive, and when it looked like it was on its last legs, I bought an Origo non-pressurized alcohol stove to replace it. I did not want propane, admittedly in large part because of the installation hassles. The Origo has worked absolutely superbly. I have the 3000, gimballed with a microwave strapped under it and a propane Magma BBQ outside. It is a great combination. The Origo DOES faithfully bring a quart of water to a roaring boil in 6-8 minutes and is very easy to use.It is largely maintenance free and not as suceptible to problems with poor alcohol. They make several models, including ones that also have electric burners. Although it is very seldom advertised, they make a two burner model WITH oven! IT is the 6000. And they now even make an oven that you can retrofit to the two burner (but with no oven) 3000, effectively making it a 6000. One thing in the Origo's favor is that it is very compact and thus easily goes where the Kenyon did. There is a Force 10 "European" compact propane stove that pretty much fits, too, but that is the only propane one I could find that could. So, there are some options for when your Kenyon dies! Good Luck.
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