I have obtained new burners for my original "Princes" stove because the original owner had replaced them with something else. Pressurized alcohol works fine, once you learn not to put too much into the preheat cup, and its safer than other liquids because you can put out an alcohol fire with water. Having seen the decks of 2 large sailboats removed by propane explosions in the Portland OR area, I would not consider propane on a boat.
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Gilmore Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:03 AM To: [email protected] 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 <[email protected]> To: [email protected] 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 <[email protected]> To: [email protected] 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] [ <http://us.mg3.mail.yahoo.com/dc/blank.html?bn=1277.43&.intl=us#TopText> 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. <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=35559> 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 E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.1.441) Database version: 6.12610 http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ <http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/> E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.1.441) Database version: 6.12620 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/
