Stoves... which fuel do you prefer?

[Duane Dunn, Allegro]

We have the rubber seals somewhere for our's, but haven't used them for a couple years. We never have had an evaporation problem. I fill the containers and there is still fuel there months later with just the metal flapper slid closed. Over our 3-1/2 week trip last summer we never ran out, and we used the stove for a lot longer than 4.5 hours. We have a 2 burner origo and unlike most use it for cooking and washing for 3 meals a day. The BBQ out back get far less use.

[jeffz]

Newbee with 26m on order from BWY
They sell magma grills but seeing the reviews sounds like they are not the best. Dickinson has an attractive kettle Sea-B-Q. Any experience?

[Québec 1]

Okay,

I live in Canada and there is nothing that I can see called denatured alcohol in this country for my Origo stove.

Do I use fondue fuel from the grocery store, camping stove fuel from Crappy Tire or Methal hydrate from Home depot, or ethanol from somewhere or What?:?

I looked this up for 1 hour ,except obviously at the right place, and can only find conflicting definitions.

A simple answer with the name of a easily available product will suffice.


Thank you gentlemen!

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[David Mellon]

I use alchohol from the paint department at Home Despot, any hardware store should carry it. I prefer the plastic jug because it stows better and will never rust.

[cuisto]

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I use the methyl hydrate...can get it at my marina or across the strre at the home hardware for 1/2 the $$$

[Québec 1]

Thank you gentlemen.
Methyl hydrate it will be as I have not seen anything called alcohol at a hardware store around here. I will get it in the plastic jug !

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[dennisneal]

I installed a one-burner Origo drop-in stove in our 2006 26M. It was easy to do. But, frankly, I prefer plugging in the shore power cable and using a microwave oven. For cabin heat, I use a small, electric fan/heater. Both work just fine.

[Québec 1]

I installed a one-burner Origo drop-in stove in our 2006 26M. It was easy to do. But, frankly, I prefer plugging in the shore power cable and using a microwave oven. For cabin heat, I use a small, electric fan/heater. Both work just fine.

My origo came with the boat but I do the same as you when shore power is availble. My small fan heater works just great and I plan on getting a microwave, but can't find one that is small enough to hide someplace. Also will be getting a generator next week at Canadian Tire on sale for 279$
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which I will be able to hook up to the shore power plug for complete boat power and battery charging when on the hook! Its just a small generator but for the price and the portability I can run my interior lights and one appliance at the time which I can live with.

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[Alex]

Only Honda generator !!!!
Don't buy any junk from Can tire !!!!

[Québec 1]

Only Honda generator !!!!
Don't buy any junk from Can tire !!!!

A portable generator with a four year guarantee for 279$ is the only junk I can afford. If it does not work to my liking I can sell it for 199$ on the local ebay and take the loss. If it last 4 years it will have cost me 75$ a year to have a portable generator .....sounds good to me!

If you can get me a Honda for 350$ I'll take it!
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[James V]

There is a 2 cycle in the states as well for that price. As long as you can handle the variable voltage and a little extra noise you should be fine. for an additional $ 500 (around $ 750 USD total) you could get a Honda or Yahama. $ 500 for an off brand.

Let us know how it works.

[dennisneal]

Quebec1,

I purchased a 700 watt, GE microwave, (model# JES0736), at Wal Mart for about $60.00 +/-. Its big enough to hold a full-sized dinner plate on the turntable, yet small enough to easily stow while underway.

This particular model has a capacity of 0.7 cu. ft. and measures 18" wide X 10" high X 12" deep.

Works great!

Dennis

[Québec 1]

There is a 2 cycle in the states as well for that price. As long as you can handle the variable voltage and a little extra noise you should be fine. for an additional $ 500 (around $ 750 USD total) you could get a Honda or Yahama. $ 500 for an off brand.

Let us know how it works.

The Canadian tire generator is a 4 stroke and just 3 points noisier than the Honda ,also has variable speed and stuff
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[DaveB]

Kevin, I have used all types in the past 40 yrs. Best was Kerosene oderless and had to buy the burners thru a swiss company to convert from Alchol but 2 gals lasted over a year cruiseing thru the carribean.
It is just as hot as Propane but you need a small bottle of achole to prime.
Thats for living aboard, I use Butane now as it fits in the stove, quick release and can get at least 3-4 days meals on it. I don't worry about leakage as the tank is so small it wouldn't build to much is the lower cavities in the bildge, I keep 2 on board as spares.
My main cooking I do at the companion way cockpit with propane and store these 1 lb cannisters next to the 6 gal fuel tank.
This Colman is great and easy storage with easy cleanup.
http://www.campersland.com/col9940-755.html
2 llb can will last you 10 days cooking on it every day.
Dave

When I got my 26 it didn't have the original stove - it was long since replaced by a fridge and a formica countertop. I'm now setting this boat up for a week's outing this summer and I'm trying to decide which sort of fuel to use and shich stove to buy. Now, I don't want to start some sort of religious disagreement over this... I just want to get some advice from all you learned souls!

What stove and fuel do you use? Do you like it, and what safety factors did you consider?

I know that Alcohol burns cooler but has safety on its side. Some folks swear by the Butane stoves but I'm concerned about the availablity of the cannisters when I get to port. Propane is another choice, too.

Any advice? Thanks!

-Kevin McLemore

[DaveB]

I like my 1200 watt Gen. for $129. ya it's 2 cycle but noise isn't that bad and fits in front of the Mac.X motor perfect. Small compac with 4 rubber legs and not top heavy like the Hondas.
Dave