The other downside to using alcohol as a fuel is that it releases an
amazing amount of moisture in the air as it burns. In the confines of a
boat cabin, this is quite noticeable.
Bill Bina
On 3/6/2015 12:19 PM, Jim Reinardy via CnC-List wrote:
I ripped out a pressurized alcohol stove and replaced it with an Origo
on my last boat. I would 2nd Alan’s assessment below. They are great
because they are self-contained, no need for tanks, lines, etc, and
almost no risk of fire. In my case, I made some wooden spacers and
was able to bolt it into an existing gimbal mount. The downside is
the lower heat compared to propane, or I assume CNG. It takes a long
time to boil water and things like that. Firewater came with a
complete propane setup that works great. That would be the obvious
choice if the lines are already run, but given the locker requirements
it’s not a small job on most boats.
Jim Reinardy
C&C 30-2 “Firewater”
Milwaukee, WI
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I have a two-burner Origo non-pressurized alcohol stove. Perfectly
safe, works well for cooking, but you have to buy a French press if
you like coffee in the morning because there aren’t enough BTUs to
percolate coffee fast enough, at least for me.
I use denatured alcohol from Home Depot at a fraction of the cost of
“boat fuel.” Despite the claims of the boat fuel sellers, the generic
stuff works perfectly fine.
If you go this way, it helps to have a propane BBQ on the stern rail
for the occasional meal when you really want that hot flame.
Jack Brennan
Former C&C 25
Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30
Tierra Verde, Fl.
*From:* Alan Bergen via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Sent:* Friday, March 06, 2015 11:02 AM
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*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Stove
I had CNG on my previous boat. I liked it because of the safety
factor. It was easier, then, to get refills. Not so easy now. If
you have easy access to refills, it's less work to convert from
alcohol to CNG, than to propane, as the CNG canister can be stowed below.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
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CNG is what we have. Lighter than air. Pretty hard to find places to
refill canister though
*From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of
*Alan Bergen via CnC-List
*Sent:* Friday, March 06, 2015 11:43 AM
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*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Stove
Remember that propane is heavier than air. If you install a propane
stove, the propane must be in a compartment that vents (at the bottom)
to the outside, or mount the propane tank outside the cabin. FYI - I
just bought a Worthington aluminum 10 lb tank from Amazon for $130
US. Ordered on Friday; delivered by US Postal Service on Sunday.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
An question from another new C&C 33 MK II owner.
I have been trying to get the original Hillerange two burner pressure
alcohol stove working, and it scares me. One burner lights, flame is
blue but not adjustable. The other sounds like a jet engine and burns
about 8" high. Made an easy decision to scrap this.
Any suggestions about a new stove top would be appreciated
John from Enterprise
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