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Big Stove vs. Camp Stove

8K views 14 replies 10 participants last post by  WindyFly 
#1 ·
I have a 30'' Laguna (almost exactly like a Catalina) and have pulled out my alcohol stove as we rarely used it and it didn''t burn that well.

My wife and I are taking a 8 day excursioin on Southern Lake Michigan. Though we plan on hitting popular harbors (this is our first mult-day excursion) and hit restaraunts, we would like to cook many warm meals.

We don''t plan on cooking under sail so are considering using a propane camp (Coleman) stove where our galley/stove used to be. Does anyone see any problem with this as I haven''t heard or seen this on other boats.

Thanks.

Thom Gault, Chicago
 
#2 ·
They do work...but you may want to build some sort of stand for it, as even the sway of the boat at anchor could tip the whole thing over(embarrassing, mildly dangerous...and hungry-making!)

You might want to check out the small portable gas wok-rings available very cheaply at asian grocery stores.

This is a single burner (self igniting) that is about 12x12x4 inches and fairly stable and sturdy. It runs on aerosal type cans of propane and burns very hot and very effieciently. Excellent for cooking and very portable and safe.
They run about $12US plus the tins of propane.

I actually plan to take a look at modifying a system so that I can use mine either with the plug in cannister for portability or with a hose connection to a regular bbq gas bottle. They are small and nifty addition to a galley that may already have a gas or alcahol stove. (seriously much hotter).

Another option that is used by some local racers here is to get a stainless steel kettle spot welded onto the top of a a campers stove that plugs onto a small gas-bottle. The entire contraption is then hung off a hook form the cabin ceiling, which means it is gimbaled.Then you just turn it off, unhook it and pour the bioling water onto the instant whatever you want to fuel the crew with. Not exactly gourmet cooking.


Sasha
 
#4 ·
i have a coleman one burner and grill too.. main concern is ventilation and plenty of fans.. that regulator pipe thing is annoying but... they're cost efficient.. gonna think about rebuilding my whole galley so it accommodates to my newer appliances anyway.. happy new years 2013
 
#7 ·
My only extra concern would be that the camping stove is usually using the throw-away bottles, which just use a rubber ball to seal the gas in. That valve is prone to leaking, so you want to pay extra attention to storage and ventilation, in case it is leaking propane while not connected.

But in use? Same monoxide issues, same burner, all about same-same.
 
#9 · (Edited)
Gotta be close to a record.

I bought one of those little bracket/gimballed screw bottle one burner stoves and put a mount on the pedestal with the objective of being able to make coffee while at the wheel. Boat Gimballed Stove Mini Galley
It works BUT not in a moderate wind. The wind just blows too much of the heat away. If the burner were a little closer to the bottom of anything you place in the basket, it would work better.

I DO worry about the seals on those disposable LP bottles.
 
#10 ·
Making coffee while at the helm: What, your boat didn't come with a thermos bottle? Really, smurph, wasn't there one in your USCG Safety Package either?

Camping stoves designed for serious winter use (i.e. in high wind and cold) typically come with a windscreen. Some have one designed into the fit of the cook and burner. You could probably retrofit one by placing a large can (tomato juice?) around the two. Cut both ends off the can, obviously.A couple of good magnets to hold it in place, or a clip or some kind.

But if the NYPD Harbor Patrol boards you and finds out, not only is your thermos missing, but you've been making fresh coffee WITHOUT DONUTS..."Boy, you're going to be in a lot of trouble, boy."
 
#11 ·
I always try to keep donuts handy for LE and some chemical-free seaweed soup for the environmental police. The thermos just doesn't keep coffee hot for very long and it ain't like a fresh cup.
 
#12 ·
Sounds like your thermos needs to be sent to a re-education camp. I still have a few made with glass liners, they work better than the stainless ones, until the day they go "tinkle tinkle" and go to thermoheaven. And it really makes a difference if you preheat a thermos with boiling water and let it sit for a few minutes, before putting the "payload" in. Two 12-ounce thermoses (the old ones aren't a pint, the glass liner has bulk) will of course also mean the second cup is going to be hotter than if you used one big thermos.

Dunno, maybe you just need a genuine marine-grade thermos? :)
 
#14 ·
The one I have is an old 1 qt.Thermos brand with a s.s. liner. Maybe I'll get one with a glass liner and give it a try. I like the 2 small thermos theory as well. The little gimbaled unit works well down below, out of the wind when it's too bumpy to have anything stay on my non-gimbaled stove top.
 
#15 ·
If you are looking to just make coffee.... look at Jetboil, it's a canister based camping stove. They boil fast and have accessories like a french press and a hanging platform so you can be safe as well. I've had mine for over 8 years of camping from Newfoundland to Key West. I'm not sure if the gas is different from the refillable propane tanks or not, but all the camping stoves do say use in a well ventilated area, so be safe and not unconscious....

Hope that helps a little
Bill
 
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