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John V.
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Initially Posted - 03/14/2006 : 13:17:07

Several weeks ago someone posted a listing from the Cabelas catalogue for a very nice range/oven combo. I have given it some thought and decided to take a look at the Cabelas store in Dundee Michigan. With my trusty tape measure the stove was sized up and found to be a pretty good fit. I was able to buy one for $149, not bad. I'm in the process of doing the instalation and thought some of you might like to follow along.

there will be bluberry muffins a plenty at the Nationals so come visit Nin Bimash II somewhere at the edgwater YC. here's the link:

http://www.johnvining.com/newstove.html

having taken a look at the old galley bulkhead I have decided to replace it. A new page has been added to the above address if you want to see the progress

John V.
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djn
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Response Posted - 03/14/2006 : 15:25:25

Hi John, Yep, that is what I am doing as well, however, I just got the bill for my sails (wash and repair) and outboard (tune up) and now will not do the stove mod untill next year. For the sails and outboard, the bill is over $1000.00 Yikes! Keep the pics coming though. Cheers.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/22/2006 : 21:20:21

Awesome project... that's just about exactly how I was thinking about retrofitting one... lower the old 'shelf' by about 8" and it's a good (nearly perfect) fit.

Fresh Blueberry muffins AND coffee in the morning, now that's living.

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djn
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Response Posted - 03/22/2006 : 22:41:44

That is what I will do as well. I'm the cook in the family and I like to bake. Cheers.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/23/2006 : 10:17:01

I just got the sheet metal shield back and will be lining up to drill the hole for the gas line. I've cut the old stove shelf out and still have to grind off the excess glass. that takes two people because I have someone vacuming up the dust as I make it. That way it doesn't get all over everything.

I'm looking for a fume detector for the fuel locker, though it is well ventilated, I would like to be certain that the blower comes on any time there are fumes.

My spring break begins tomorow so I hope to have more work done and more pictures to post shortly. I'm taking my daughter Liz around to visit colleges that week.......have any of you been through that?
I have to say that seeing my baby, my little sailing companion grow up like this both makes me proud and leaves me a bit unsettled.

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djn
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Response Posted - 03/23/2006 : 12:54:45

Hi John, I have three daughters in college now. One at Northern Michigan University, one at Northwestern Michigan College, and one at the University of New Mexico. It is a great and sad day when they leave. After they were all out of the house for a couple weeks I was having dinner with my wife and thought....Who the hell is this? I forgot what it was like to be with her only.

As for the gas detector, I assumed you would hang the gas tank off the back of the boat.....or are you talking about possible leaks from the gas line and stove itself? Cheers and enjoy the time with your daughter.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/23/2006 : 13:52:01

At the end of my cruise with Al Eckhart last summer we went to the Pine Mountain Festival concert at NMU, what a lovely setting for a concert hall.

Liz wants to go into the family business, so she's looking into music theater programs at Ohio Northern, Otterbein and Miami University. I'm glad she wants to stay in Ohio. I can see an independent daughter meeting up with me somewhere mid cruise to sail for a few days somewhere in the future. Though I recall little sailing during my days of musical training. Most of the festivals where one gets apprentice experience are in the summertime. Whether law or art summer internships usually mean long hours and low pay.

I'm going home now to take a few Pics and will post them within the next few hours.

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djn
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Response Posted - 03/23/2006 : 14:01:45

Hi John, I really like Marquette. If we ever moved to the U.P. that is were we would land. Good luck on your search. I always told my daughters that it did not matter where they got the Bachaloriate degree, but their masters and Ph.D. had to be from top notch schools. Cheers.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/25/2006 : 17:40:16

I spent today modifying the stove for marine use. The open top concerned me so I made a corral or fence for the pots. It was fun to make. Take a look at the website for the update.

http://www.johnvining.com/newstove.html

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/25/2006 : 22:13:30

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John V.
 I spent today modifying the stove for marine use. The open top concerned me so I made a corral or fence for the pots. It was fun to make. Take a look at the website for the update.

http://www.johnvining.com/newstove.html
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Wow! That project is really coming along nicely! I wish I could be at the Nationals this year just to get some of those blueberry muffins!

BTW John, you have installed some amazing upgrades on your boat, and you're not afraid to do whatever it takes ... I really admire you for it ... it is in stark contrast to some boat owners who won't even drill a single hole in their "baby" ...

As we say in South Texas, que juevos!

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/26/2006 : 09:26:38

Thanks Buzz,
I grew up with a father who could build, repair, restore just about anything. Our first cruising sailboat, pictured in the website was a throw away re-born. Our dinghy "applesauce" was found on a yacht club trash heap.

Now I could never afford the boat with the appointments I enjoy but I have been able to restore and rebuild and bring home fixer-uppers that become very pleasing boats. In the words of "Red Green" "..if your wife doesn't find you handsome at least let her find you handy"

Linda just chimed in that there is a great pile of handle-less coffee mugs waiting for my "handy-ness".

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djn
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Response Posted - 03/26/2006 : 14:46:08

Just retitle the mugs, "winter hand warmers" ;>)

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/26/2006 : 15:36:39

"Just retitle the mugs, "winter hand warmers" ;>)"

Indeed... I am (just) old enough to remember the old-fashioned thick white ceramic coffe mugs made without handles... popular in the logging camps.

Hot coffe plus a handwarmer on the train ride out to the logging show.

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djn
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Response Posted - 03/26/2006 : 17:42:15

Hi CB, I use to drink from them while riding out to the show. I cut timber in the Mt. Hood national forrest for five years when I was young. What a great job.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/28/2006 : 09:33:05

Come to think of it, on cold mornings on Lake Superior I usually leave the handle out front and let the mug do handwarming duty.

I just posted the next page of pictures, the teak trim is going back on the new bulkhead. I'm not quite sure how it will fit but I have salvaged the bit of counter top that I cut away for the stove and made it into a drop down table.

**a note to Frank: If you still need help for the magazine, I could do some of the tech editing as it pertains to boat repair and restoration, but may need articles from others on topics about race tuning and performance. Personally, I like the smell of glue and varnish...... followed by hot blueberry muffins.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/28/2006 : 11:16:16

John, you have always been far more qualified than I. During your tenure you can submit what ever you want whether from your own archives or submissions from others. Your stove project is a masterpiece. I will notify the magazine editors. They will contact you with access information to the submission page of the magazine website. The organization is far better served by your stepping up than by my staying on. Thanks

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/28/2006 : 13:27:06

Thanks for the compliment Frank. I'm glad to help out for a while.
I'm on spring break so I get to work on the boat all day. I'm installing a vent fan behind the shield today. It will help dissipate any heat that migrates to the back space. I'll have a few shots up this evening.

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Response Posted - 03/28/2006 : 13:40:23

I did it for two years and that is only 8 submissions; two years seems about right.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/31/2006 : 23:17:02

Thanks Frank for your work and contribution to the tech section. You have done a great job, and I hope I can do half as well in my tenure.

In terms of the stove project, it's getting close to muffin time.
I thought you all might like to see the latest progress. I have a few little mods to make on the stove itself, and then I'll be putting everything together. take a look at the site for the latest pics...

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 03/31/2006 : 23:33:00

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John V.
 take a look at the site for the latest pics...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Wasn't that switch a bugger to put in? I placed the water pump switch for Antares in the same location, and had a sore, bloody left hand and fingers for days!

Very nice work on your project, John!

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John V.
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Response Posted - 04/01/2006 : 00:12:46

It's very easy when you've torn out half the glass in the galley. The only problem I had with the switch, was getting one with a shank long enough. Glad you like the project.

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Response Posted - 04/01/2006 : 06:03:53

John,
that is a great project and you have covered the work really well.
That should enthuse a few folks to get brave with modifying their boats.

Looking forward to the pics and comments of the final result.

Paul

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 04/02/2006 : 11:53:17

NICE! Can't wait to see the finished results.

One comment... for drilling holes in sheet metal I recommend getting a 'unibit' set... which is a 'stepped' drillbit with small teeth. Each bit can make a half dozen different sized holes.

Doesn't tend to catch or tear on thin stuff.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 04/02/2006 : 16:43:06

you may notice a change in the topic heading. The project is done and the muffins have been baked and tasted. I hope you have enjoyed following along, It was fun to document the daily progress. I'm wondering which project you would like to see in the next Mainsheet?
Since Frank is handing off to me, I can write up this one for the next deadline. BTW please let me know if you have done an interesting project even if it is simple like a neat way to store something of a way to keep dishes from piling up in the bottom of a locker..

see you all at the big dance... no not b-ball....our big dance on Lake Erie..

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/02/2006 : 17:21:38

Very, very nice, John!

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 04/02/2006 : 17:46:45

Wow! That's spectacular, John.

Would you mind sharing some photos from around the interior of your boat? I noticed many interesting things on the periphery of your oven photos that I'm sure we'd all like to see in greater detail.

Thanks.

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