Propane Stove

[TR6]

OK I don't want to start a propane vs alcohol debate but................. I'm looking at getting rid of the Origo 6000 2 burner alcohol stove / oven and replacing it with propane. I've looked at a number of options but can't find one which fits the opening. What is out there ? has anyone done the conversion . I do want to keep the gimbal feature which is the issue as all the propand units I've looked at are too deep (front to back) at the top !

Any / all suggestions / pics of what you have welcomed

 

[kloudie1]

This is on a 34 of that same vintage, similar galley.. PO enlarged the hole by moving the side bulkheads and cut out the back part of the cabinet that was interfering with the gimball action.. Not a huge job but takes some considering..(calculatin' and cogitatin') That propane stove is a champ.. The "draws", as Norm the woodworker would say, had to be modified to fit the new positiion of the bulkhead..
Nice looking Triumph .. I have some hours in and under the hood of an old TR-4a ..

 

[Steve Dion]

I don't think you have enough room to do the type of mod that Kloudie is tlaking about, but you probably do not need to widen the opening. I think the issue may be the depth.

Here is some stats from the Seaward site for one of their stoves that may fit.

http://www.seawardproducts.com/images/Gimbal Installation 2 burner.pdf

Can I ask why you want to swap out the 6000 for any propane stove?

 

[Benny17441]

Review your specific needs and perhaps you may be able to compromise on a sollution. Space limitations on a boat sometimes require hard choices between what we we would like and what we do need. I know a lot of sailors that very seldom if ever use their ovens. If you can do without the oven then you could perhaps fit a two burner stove and save yourself some storage space and money in the process. Others avoid cooking underway and with the use of a stove with potholders are able to do without a gimballed stove. This would really save some space. Each sailor has individual needs and practices and should go with what works best for them. I have seen sailors rip out fuel stoves to install a stove with electric burners because they do all their cooking at marinas. Some have eliminated the stove altogether and installed a microwave oven which they can work on shorepower or an inverter. Some prefer a small refrigerator in place of an oven. With some cabinetry an woodwork a nice looking and efficient installation can be done. I personally like cooking with propane and consider a propane installation a worthwhile improvement. Good luck with your project.

 

[TR6]

It's the off gas for alcohol that makes my eyes sting, we have to have the portlight above the stove open all the time. Also the rather poor heat output but it's the smell that's the main issue. The flame is burning ok, (no yellow)

 

[TR6]

Steve;

I looked at the dimensions but I think it's too wide, I'll need to check. I'm not going to change if I have to modify the cabinets. I have the ability but not the will !!!!

 

[Steve Dion]

The Origo is approx. 22 x 20 x 13

 

[Benny17441]

Origo stoves come equiped with some rubber covers which act as gaskets to prevent the evaporation of the fuel when the stove is not in use. These covers or gaskets will effectively curtail the fumes and smell of alcohol. The problem usually is that these gaskets deteriorate and never get replaced. Luckily they can usually be found at any ship chandler. It will not 100% resolve your problem but may make it manageable without having to spend $$$$.

 

[TR6]

It's the off gases when burning which are the issue.

I've checked the dimensions on the boat and on the one Steve suggested and it looks ok, It might be worrth a punt. The origo top burner section is only about 14" deep or so which allows the unit to swing under way