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Adding Small Bottle Stove to Galley - Updated 3/9

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cat1951
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Initially Posted - 02/19/2008 : 09:10:19

Sunday, March 9th -Got back to the boat today to test fit the finished top for the stove. (Added..picture at bottom of pics.) I am getting close to finishing this project and am still trying to decide what to do about the hook up line that will have to go through the wooden divider between the galley and port settee...unless I come up with another way. For the space just under the base, I am going to try and find a tupperware type of container that will fit. This will add to the storage under the stove and will organize the mess that is there now.

Time and weather cooperated today and I was able to get up to the boat to test fit the new stove set up. I have added additional pics to help show how the stove is going to fit in the galley. Looks like it will fit just fine.

I was going to put this in the C25 forum, but thought it held interest for anyone that might want to modify their galley to a small bottled propane stove.

I have been working on this project for some time now. Mostly in the design phase. The space in our 1985 C25 is limited, so finding a stove that would fit without a lot of modification was tricky. Early last week I found one by Stansport that fits perfectly on the cutting board top that we have in our galley.

Using the board as a template, because I did not want to cut into it, I just used it as a template. I have completed building the new counter top and now preliminary fitting is needed at the boat before I put on the stain/finish, and modify the galley for the propane pipe and hanger for the bottle.

Here is a series of pictures of my progress upt to now. As soon as I have the time to get to the boat for final measurements I will add the finished product pictures.

First I took the solid wood cutting board using it as a template.

Next I centered and measured the stove on the new counter top. I could have removed the stove supports, but wanted to keep them for lateral stability and to leave space for airflow underneath.

With the top open, I measured the vertical clearance.

Next was to cut in the slots for the stove supports.

Once cut, I test fitted the stove in the counter top.

Then I drilled access holes in the top so I could get to two screw bolts that held the stove burners in place.

I then added the external hold downs to keep the stove from moving.

After much fitting and taking the stove apart, I finally got everything in its place. Here are the pictures...

Number 2

And with the top closed.

Current galley set up.

Stove in place with top and wind guards open.

Top down in stored position.

Next step is to remove the stove and fittings, stain and poly urathane the wood, locate the supply tubing and a hanger for the bottle when in use. As said, I will add more pics as soon at I have this done.

3/9 - Added pic of finished counter without stove. Only step left on the base is to add poly-urathane finish.

Mike
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N.O. Catalina 25 #4849
In my opinion 75% of the earth is water for a reason. That's why I sail.

Edited by - cat1951 on 03/09/2008 17:43:28

dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/19/2008 : 09:21:29

Your project is looking very good. Where did you find the Stansport stove?

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 02/19/2008 : 10:03:27

I ended up searching the internet and bought it from a company in California. There are 2 models.. one that is 22" wide and a shorter one of 18.5". I bought the narrower one so it would fit in the same space.

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Response Posted - 02/24/2008 : 08:11:36

Mike,

Nice clear cut directions ! I have not yet even fooled with the Alcohol stove. Maybe this Spring...and then consider what use I intend for future - If a propane stove or a microwave should be considered. I will have to keep your installation in mind if going the propane route.

By the way, besides the bottle, what else is there under the stove - looks like a case of some sort. Is that stove related storage ?

Edited by - OLarryR on 02/24/2008 08:12:20

cat1951
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Response Posted - 02/24/2008 : 13:45:27

Larry,
The case contains one of those 1 burner butane stoves. I don't really like it that much, but not because of its quality, I just wanted something more tied down. I plan on making a drawer, or something similar below the stove for more storage. I want to have a front on it so it keeps things in their place. The one burner will be stored for back up should the primary have problems.

Oh...and the bottle you see is the fire extinguisher. I am still trying to decide where to hang it. Maybe on the side support of the companionway stairs, but lots of other possibilities.

Edited by - cat1951 on 02/24/2008 13:48:29

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Response Posted - 03/09/2008 : 17:48:24

How about figuring a way to put the propane bottle where your fire extinguisher currently is?

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 03/09/2008 : 20:44:19

John, yes, that has occurred to me, and may be the end result. My issue is the brass line that extends out of the stove to the right, not really the bottles location. Since the stove takes up most of the space, it leaves very little room for the supply line. If the line was flexible, then the underneath area makes good sense.

I have seen hose supply lines on the inernet, but I know nothing about them so am not sure if they would work or not. They aren't really that expensive and testing one would not be a major cost. That may be the way I go.

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Response Posted - 03/09/2008 : 21:21:45

While it's nice to have the stove "tied down", it can also be important to have something that holds a boiling pot or frying pan on the stovetop when a wake from a thoughtless stinkpotter

pitches your boat around. On many marine stoves, that's a set of wire "pot-holders" (best)--on others, it's stepped burner grid (better than nothing)... Any thoughts about that?

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 03/09/2008 : 22:23:12

Yes... I am going by an RV store this week and see what they have. If nothing else, I will fashion a guard using aluminum straps and metal screws mounted on the sides. Or the very least across the front of the stove. Using some strapping or something similar, I think I can build a fence like bar across the stove.

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