Steve, I have no knowledge of the Cookmate, but it sure looks like the same unit as the ORIGO. You might think of the One burner model. I seldom use both burners at the same time on mine. I've had an Origo for years and like it a lot.
IMHO, you DON'T need the Gimble. How many times is someone going to cook while moving ? I simply removed the Stainless Steel liner and set two screws Through the ORIGO into the cabinet below. The solid mount works for me. Without the gimbles, and with the stove slightly offset, there is room for a small utensil holder in the space between. I removed the liner so I could put a custom made cutting board over the top.. If I had to do it over again.. I would NOT remove the liner and I'd redesign the cutting board. Without the SS liner, a heat shield should be put between the stove and the cabinet bulkhead. Don't be put off by the argument between Gas and Alcohol..about how fast Water boils. The difference is only a couple of minutes. And if you love coffee, and you want it quickly...... Try a French press rather than a percolator.. The only negative with the ORIGO (and it's a minor one).. Filling the canisters is a bit of a pain in the butt. Best done in the cockpit because there is the possibility of splash and spill.. Best Regards, Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Gresham OR PS.. There will be a Cascadia Sailing group Sail in/Drive in at Port Orchard .. May 15-17. You're invited.. See: http://www.sailcascadia.org/si.html ----- Original Message ----- From: winchway To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:02 PM Subject: [IC27A] alcohol stove I looked at the Orego on swego.com. It looks nice and a lot less expensive than a Priness. But what about the CookMate? It looks a lot like the Orego ($319) but is only $199.95. Where did they cut corners? Thanks for all the great tips. Steve Noble Freeland, Wa. proud new owner of a '74 Catalina 27 and more work than I care to admit.
