New Stove for the C27

[Phil Decker]

I just bought a 1982 C27, standard layout, without the stove. The previous owner had an unhappy altercation with the OEM stove over some flare-ups, and committed it to permanent storage in Davey Jones' locker. I want to buy an two-burner Origo unpressurized alcohol stove, because they're safer and they work fine on other people's boats. I want to put it in the same space as the original stove.Question: Should I get the 3000 model with gimbals that looks like a table top model in the catalogs? Or must use a flush mount 4000 model that does not gimbal? I prefer a gimbal mount stove. Has anyone put one into a Catalina?Thanks.Phil

 

[Dave]

stove

Hi Phil: Good choice on the Origo. I installed the 4000 model in my Capri 26 and both my wife and I loved it. We never had a problem with the non gimballed model. They make pot holders if you think you would need it.Good cooking Dave S/V Westwind

 

[Joe]

Origo 3000

I have dinette, mid-galley C27. The Origo 3000 fits perfectly, has fold down cover with butcher block top, no gimbals, no protrusions. I use pot-holders and have a pressure cooker, no problems so far.

 

[LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners]

Origo 6000

I installed a 6000 (w/oven). I love it! I have the traditional layout so it eliminated the footwell for the port berth but that wasn't a loss for me. It's not gimballed but I'm on the river so...The stove is the same size as the 3000 and would have fit perfectly with the gimbals. LaDonna

 

[Randy]

Are they a drop in fit?

I also have a C-27 ('84, traditional interior) and am considering replacing the original stove. Are the non-pressurized Origo models a drop-in fit, or do they require cutting and carpentry work?Randy

 

[LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners]

Don't know for sure

As I was installing the oven version, I can't tell you if it was a "drop in fit" or not. It sure looked like it to me but there might be a half inch leeway. Only way to know for sure is to measure.BTW, if anyone is looking for a used Origo 3000, I have a friend who's selling theirs for somewhere about $150. Email me at ladonna@catalinaowners.com if you want to contact her. LaDonna