Stove Dimensions

[ontherocks83]

Does anyone know the dimensions of the stove that originally came in a MK I Catalina 30? I got rid of mine when I first got the boat and forgot to measure it before I did. I'm looking to make a wooden box to put a small cook top on with drawers underneath and need to know what size to make it so it will still swing when under way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[jssailem]

make a wooden box to put a small cook top on with drawers underneath

That sounds interesting. As I thought about it, would having drawers underneath a cooktop turn them into a convenient catch for drips, grease and boil overs, not to mention spills when that annoying Seadoo goes buzzing past your boat again...

 

[ontherocks83]

I was going to put a catch tray on the top with a lip so the cook top would be recessed in. Also I am just going with a portable camping style for now.

 

[jssailem]

Interesting. I would enjoy seeing the design.
I have been using a butane burner, while I finish the refit of the Force10 that came on my boat. Other than going through cans of butane, the burner is excellent as a cooking unit. I bought a brand used commercially in food establishments. Well built and quick to set up or put away.

 

[mikeracca]

I can check for you tomorrow when I visit Luna. I have a 79 with a 3 burner stove/oven. Here is a pic.

 

[jssailem]

Looks serviceable. I had one in my 1974 boat. Decided I wanted to replace the gas line, regulator, fittings, etc before I attempted to fire her up. While in the process the butane burner and dinner at restaurants/with friends has sufficed. Now with a plan for a long voyage on the horizon, finishing up the install is high on the priority list.

 

[jeepbluetj]

That sounds interesting. As I thought about it, would having drawers underneath a cooktop turn them into a convenient catch for drips, grease and boil overs, not to mention spills when that annoying Seadoo goes buzzing past your boat again...

Nope. It's actually a very good use of the space. My 1980 C-30 came that way from the factory with an Origo on top of the drawers. The whole thing gimballed. I kinda miss it as the 387 has very little drawer space in the galley.