Recently we got a donation of a 22 O'Day- it came with a alcohol stove (the type you push the knob in to create pressure). It seems to have a bit of a leaking problem, so would like to replace it. What would you recommend? Today I saw a Colman butane 2 burner stove for $54. Would this be good for a small sailboat like the O'Day 22', or is there something better? P.S. Any suggestions on a heater? Have no electrical hook up at the moorage. Would appreciate any suggestions. Gordo
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I personally like the Origo
2-burner alcohol stove, but it's pricey (+/- $350). While the 2 burner Coleman would problably suffice as most of the time all one uses either stove for is to heat water for coffee or make soup/stew, I'm not sure how well the Coleman would hold up in a marina environment over time. Nor do I like storing butane bottles on my boat. Having said this, I had a Kenyon pressure alcohol stove on a previous boat and used it for years without problems. You may even to be able to buy replacement parts for the one you have. But just a caution, you must be very careful with how you light these stoves up or you can easily start a fire. The most common mistake is letting too much alchol drip into the ignition dish.
2-burner alcohol stove, but it's pricey (+/- $350). While the 2 burner Coleman would problably suffice as most of the time all one uses either stove for is to heat water for coffee or make soup/stew, I'm not sure how well the Coleman would hold up in a marina environment over time. Nor do I like storing butane bottles on my boat. Having said this, I had a Kenyon pressure alcohol stove on a previous boat and used it for years without problems. You may even to be able to buy replacement parts for the one you have. But just a caution, you must be very careful with how you light these stoves up or you can easily start a fire. The most common mistake is letting too much alchol drip into the ignition dish.
I 2nd the Origo
I have the 2 burner Origo in my Catalina 30 and it works great. Its very simple to operate and alcohol is by far the safest to use on a Sailboat. Check them out on ebay.
I have the 2 burner Origo in my Catalina 30 and it works great. Its very simple to operate and alcohol is by far the safest to use on a Sailboat. Check them out on ebay.
Optimus Parts
My '81 ODay 28 came with an Optimus alcohol stove. It had flaky burners (two) and I got replacements from www.packstoves.com (A&H Stove Sales and Repairs) for about $150 total. Works like a charm now. The preheating is a pain but not that big a deal. I'd pull the stove out, empty the tank, pump it up and submerge it in a full bathtub and see where it's leaking. It's recommended to do that after any repairs anyway, as even a slight leak is gonna give you headaches.
My '81 ODay 28 came with an Optimus alcohol stove. It had flaky burners (two) and I got replacements from www.packstoves.com (A&H Stove Sales and Repairs) for about $150 total. Works like a charm now. The preheating is a pain but not that big a deal. I'd pull the stove out, empty the tank, pump it up and submerge it in a full bathtub and see where it's leaking. It's recommended to do that after any repairs anyway, as even a slight leak is gonna give you headaches.
I replaced the
Kenyon pressure stove on my Ericson with a Origo alcohol/electirc unit. Underway we use alcohol and dockside we use shore power. Works for us.
Kenyon pressure stove on my Ericson with a Origo alcohol/electirc unit. Underway we use alcohol and dockside we use shore power. Works for us.
Hi Gordo, we like to cruise year around...
If you like to do the same consider a Wallas combo furnace and stove from Scan Marine out of Seattle. We have the Wallas 40D diesel furnace and it's nice to have a warm boat during the cooler days while on the hook. See link below. Terry http://www.scanmarineusa.com/wallas_stoves.html
If you like to do the same consider a Wallas combo furnace and stove from Scan Marine out of Seattle. We have the Wallas 40D diesel furnace and it's nice to have a warm boat during the cooler days while on the hook. See link below. Terry http://www.scanmarineusa.com/wallas_stoves.html
Get a quality one burner Butane portable.
It is easier to cook in a small galley with a small stove. Kenyon makes a marine unit which retails for around $65. It uses small fuel cartridges and has a lever to disengage the cartridge when not in use.
It is easier to cook in a small galley with a small stove. Kenyon makes a marine unit which retails for around $65. It uses small fuel cartridges and has a lever to disengage the cartridge when not in use.
Origo
Get rid of that pressurized thing... and get a stove that runs on denatured alcohol! Origo is the way to go... and you can get a "Heat Pal" that runs on the same fuel. Any fire started... can be put out with water. Happy Cooking.
Get rid of that pressurized thing... and get a stove that runs on denatured alcohol! Origo is the way to go... and you can get a "Heat Pal" that runs on the same fuel. Any fire started... can be put out with water. Happy Cooking.
Stoves
Kenyon pressurized alcohol stoves work fine when maintained and used properly. Most people do not know the proper procedure to light it and get it going. You can still buy parts for kenyons at a resonable price. A tune up kit is something like $20-$25. The cost of some of the new stoves is outrageous. Don't buy a colemen fuel stove. They use white gas. You don't want gas inside your cabin. I'm not too sure I would want a Coleman butane either. Alcohol is the safe way to go. From Don Casey: (see link) On a boat, LPG is also-by far-the most dangerous cooking fuel. Propane and butane are heavier than air, so they "spill" like water. Leaking propane in a house falls to the floor, usually dispersing harmlessly on air currents, but a boat is like a bowl, and leaking gas accumulates in the bottom of it. One spark and KABOOM!-bits of boat rain down like a ticker-tape parade.
Kenyon pressurized alcohol stoves work fine when maintained and used properly. Most people do not know the proper procedure to light it and get it going. You can still buy parts for kenyons at a resonable price. A tune up kit is something like $20-$25. The cost of some of the new stoves is outrageous. Don't buy a colemen fuel stove. They use white gas. You don't want gas inside your cabin. I'm not too sure I would want a Coleman butane either. Alcohol is the safe way to go. From Don Casey: (see link) On a boat, LPG is also-by far-the most dangerous cooking fuel. Propane and butane are heavier than air, so they "spill" like water. Leaking propane in a house falls to the floor, usually dispersing harmlessly on air currents, but a boat is like a bowl, and leaking gas accumulates in the bottom of it. One spark and KABOOM!-bits of boat rain down like a ticker-tape parade.
All good points
I prefer the butane like the stainless steel one we offer on this site: http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detail.htm?fno=400&group=739&cat=2315 The Origo's are great too, but a little expensive. The unpressurized alcohol fuel is by far the safest, but cooking temperatures are much lower than gas. Dave Groshong Customer Service SailboatOwners.com
I prefer the butane like the stainless steel one we offer on this site: http://shop.sailboatowners.com/detail.htm?fno=400&group=739&cat=2315 The Origo's are great too, but a little expensive. The unpressurized alcohol fuel is by far the safest, but cooking temperatures are much lower than gas. Dave Groshong Customer Service SailboatOwners.com
is butane dangerous
Is a butane stove dangerous?? do fumes drift down - and can explode? Thanks for all your comments Gordo
Is a butane stove dangerous?? do fumes drift down - and can explode? Thanks for all your comments Gordo
Gordo - ever look anything up for yourself?
Sometimes when you search out something like "butane" by yourself, it will create a more lasting image on your brain.
Sometimes when you search out something like "butane" by yourself, it will create a more lasting image on your brain.
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