[Public-List] Stoves.. and a note about propane

[Cathie & John Coultis]

Hello All,

I've been following the "stove" issue with great interest as Scotch Mist II 
still has the original alcohol stove which we do not like, and are looking 
at alternatives.  Since we have repowered with a diesel engine (Universal 3 
cyl), has anyone contemplated using a diesel stove/heater?  Just came across 
an ad in Good Old Boat mag for Wallas Safeflame 85 DP/DU.

Cheers,
Cathie #448

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Stoves.. and a note about propane


> Hi Dennis -
>
> I have written to Coleman to see what they say about use of their stoves 
> in
> boats; I will share their response.
>
> Cheers - Gord #426 Surprise
>
>
> On 14/03/10 10:17 AM, "Dennis K. Biby" <sailor at aweigh.com> wrote:
>
>> How does a propane Coleman stove on deck differ from the propane BBQ 
>> grill
>> on the rail?
>>
>> If they leak, either one under the proper wind conditions can send 
>> propane
>> to the bilge where it can mix with the gasoline from a leaky A-4.
>>
>> Having used pressurized alcohol stoves, propane stoves, and Coleman 
>> stoves
>> plus solid-fuel and electric heating stoves over many, many years of 
>> living
>> aboard, it seems to me that life is prolonged by understanding the risks 
>> and
>> taking the proper precautions and that life is enjoyed by not 
>> over-playing
>> the what-ifs.
>>
>> Just my 2-barnacles,
>>
>>
>> Dennis
>> s/v Ferrity
>>
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>>
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I am sorry to suggest that the presence of a Coleman stove in a yacht is
>>> another thing that would invalidate insurance if there were a fire. 
>>> They
>>> are intended to be used only ashore where fuel vapour (highly explosive 
>>> in
>>> the case of that fuel) would safely dissipate away.  In a yacht, even up 
>>> on
>>> deck, the chances of it accumulating in the bilge or low in the cockpit 
>>> are
>>> great.
>>>
>>> Sorry to be offering bad news.
>>>
>>> Gord #426 SURPRISE
>>>
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