[Public-list] Propane

[Gordon Laco]

We use that type of stove too - safe and hot - great stove.

Gord #426 Surprise







> We bought an origo as well. It is a 3000. We also
> bought the Gimbals and muonted it in the hole left by
> the old stove. This gives it enough swinhing room. It
> works great.We have had it for 3 seasons and the fuel
> is 99% alchohol sold as paint thinner in a lot of
> hardware stores without a marine markup
> Richard
> --- "sousa, stephen (ENG)" <sousa_stephen at emc.com>
> wrote: 
>> Peter and Brian,
>> 
>> Which model Origo stove did you purchase for the
>> A30? I would like install
>> one that requires very little modifications if any.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Stephen
>> #114
>>  
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
>> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf
>> Of Peter Hay
>> Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 5:50 PM
>> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>> Subject: Re: [Public-list] Propane
>> 
>>   Hi:  I don't participate in the list much but
>> having also installed an
>> Origo alcohol stove last year I have to say that it
>> has to be cheaper and
>> just as effective as propane if cooking is what you
>> want to do.
>> Installation is a matter of ten minutes and cost is
>> around $400.  I can't
>> see any good propane installation taking less that
>> many hours and much more
>> money.  In addition comes the possibility of
>> improperly handled fuel
>> resulting in increased risk.
>>   The new Origo stove is so simple and operates so
>> well that I can't imagine
>> an A30 with anything so complex as propane.  The
>> fuel is cheap and plentiful
>> (you can buy it anywhere) and you don't need to
>> remove tanks to refill nor
>> do you need a special exterior locker for the
>> bottles (complete with
>> drain--another necessary complication).
>>   Finally your first mate doesn't need a 'certified
>> gas handling license' to
>> operate it (just kidding).  But seriously most women
>> on boats want
>> simplicity.  We live on the boat for three weeks
>> every year and rely on it.
>> Unlike the old alcohol stoves it gives no problems
>> and cooks just great.
>> Our fuel consumption for the three weeks is about
>> $10.00.
>>   Peter Hay
>>   Rubicon #384
>> 
>> 
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