I was originally going to do a propane conversion on my stove. I ended up stripping it - and looking into the details - made the decision to retain the original alcohol configuration. After cleaning and lubricating the entire stove - I put it back together and it works like a charn. Yes the initial burner heating phase is a little alarming initially - but it heats up quick and burns hot, Given the amount of cooking I am going to do on board I am going to stay with the original stove.
Aside from a few stainless fasteners I did not need any parts to recondition the stove. Derek.- #4297 ________________________________ From: John Gilmore <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:03:25 AM Subject: Re: [IC27A] Galley stove top Hi, I am still working on my manifold gasket dilemma, and hope to have the new bolts tapped out today, but have been following this post regarding Galley stove tops. I am new tio the C-27 group(73-hull 929) so I am fired up(no pun;lol) and ready to get into everything at once lol. Have any of you kept the original stove? Should I be concerned about trying to get it working? I have not taken much of a look at it yet, but believe I have the p-22a as I have noticed the stainless steel lid with cutting board on top. My stove looks to be in decent condition; however being a camper and dealing with the good ol colman set-ups for years I know that looks can be very deceiving lol. The only thing I notice off the bat was that the left burner knob is stuck (I have not tried to force it at all) It appears to have a spring shaft which rotates the burner/fuel control valve so I am thinking I will need to free it up from sitting. I would imagine this stove was decent for the time, and being one whom appreciated "the originals" lol I think it would be cool to get it working, unless there is a safty reason why I should not. Any thoughts? Thanks, John. ________________________________ From: Don Brooks <brooksd...@yahoo. com> To: ic...@yahoogroups. com Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:05:47 AM Subject: Re: [IC27A] Galley stove top My boat also had a CNG stove and I did not like it for all the reasons John mentioned. I looked into changing over to propane, but to do it right would require a vented locker and solenoid valve and switch panel. The cost started to add up. I got a new Origo 3000 on ebay for $240. I did not gimbal it since we rarely cook under way, unless the conditions are VERY light. On the average we use 2 quarts on alchol each year, so I always keep a spare quart under the galley counter. Cooking time is about the same as CNG. It is simple, safe and most of all, the chief cook loves it. Don, #6293, Niceville, FL ________________________________ From: The Emmerichs <johnemmerich@ bellsouth. net> To: ic...@yahoogroups. com Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 9:30:29 PM Subject: RE: [IC27A] Galley stove top 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:ic...@yahoogroups. com [mailto:IC27A@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Bill Pellegrino Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 3:23 PM To: ic...@yahoogroups. com 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.harborfr eight.com/ cpi/ctaf/ Displayitem. taf?itemnumber= 35559 Good luck and Happy Sailing. Bill Pellegrino_/) SV Aquadesiac #5705 Port Edgewood, RI ________________________________ To: ic...@yahoogroups. com From: brype...@yahoo. com 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
