My boat came with a CNG (compressed natural gas) stove. While this is a safe system (CNG is lighter than air so it rises) , I had two problems with the system:
CNG is not available in Louisville, KY. I would have to go to either Evansville or Indianapolis, IN to refill the tank. The CNG tank was installed in the lazereatte(sp) and I didn't feel I needed all that weight in the aft end of the boat. I did not want to have to deal with propane in the boat. I have a gas grill but don't mount it on the rail unless we are going overnight and will use it. I realize that issues with leaking propane tanks are very rare but.... So, I installed an Origo 3000 and have been very happy with it. Yes, it was more expensive but I can sleep better. I'm probably too paranoid but there is always the anchor to worry about. John Emmerich 5874 TR Louisville, KY From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bill Pellegrino Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 3:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [IC27A] Galley stove top [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Bill Pellegrino included below] Hi Bryan, I converted the original Pressure Alcohol stove into a new propane stove for under $50 on Aquadesiac. I bought a new camping stove from Harbor Freight and I installed the burner eliments into the old stove. It was an easy conversion and the stove looks like it was made at the factory. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=35559 Good luck and Happy Sailing. Bill Pellegrino _/) SV Aquadesiac #5705 Port Edgewood, RI _____ To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:33:12 +0000 Subject: [IC27A] Galley stove top I need to replace the propane galley cook top. Any recommendations? There is a drawer below so the gimbaled version probably wont be practical anyway... Thanks, Bryan Mukilteo, WA
