> "The C&C 24 came with a little 2 burner Coleman style propane stove. I > don't plan to cook much on her. But, I would like a good approach to heat > water for freezer bag food and beverages" > >
> Keep the coleman stove, and use it on the dock or in the cockpit if you > are cooking. Can use it below if needed. We had a propane coleman stove > in our 22' boat years ago, we cruised a lot, and this was a great approach, > particularly because it was designed to be used in a breeze (lid, > windguards) . We had a portable BBQ also, and used both a small refillable > tank and disposable cylinders when needed For a small boat with out > sniffers, solenoids, etc, this was a great and safe application of the KISS > principle. (also, you really don't need the cooking heat, grease and > humidity below decks in a boat that size on a rainy humid day... dock or > picnic table is better.) Writing this, it occurs to me that a > naptha-fuelled coleman stove might be even better for this use. > > Get two really good stainless steel vacuum bottles (thermoses) for hot > water. I built a rack in Windstar (C&C 33-2) for two identical Nissan > bottles, and these things are great. (not all are equal and you'd be > amazed how much better some are than others, despite appearing to be very > similar.) They keep the water scalding hot for over 24hrs, and using two > has obvious advantages. MUCH safer than managing a kettle or stove under > way, and my kids can safely make instant noodles while bashing to windward. > > Keep a small, light electric kettle aboard. This is to fill the > thermoses pre-departure with a minimum of fuss, but also a simple way > prepare instant food without firing up the stove, as well as for boiling > water for dishwashing etc ashore should you wish. > > Check out the Aeropress for coffee. ;-) I also use a French press, and > one of my two thermoses is usually used for coffee. > > > Dave > > >
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