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scottsails
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Initially Posted - 10/26/2001 : 15:00:20

Just bought an '85 C25 and was curious how to use the alcohol stove,or would it be better to replace it with a propane stove or...?Open for any help or suggestions.
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Scott "Shak'n Knot Stir'd"

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tinob
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 15:56:38

Scottsails,

The stove you are curious about AKA curtain burner is , if directions are followed, a safe reliable stove. I think the problem is related to folks coming on board an older boat without the directions available to the original owner. I r

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John Mason
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 17:01:57

When I first bought my boat (an '82) last November I took the stove into my shop to clean it up and test it. I didn't have a manual, but did it like Val described above - let a little fuel into the priming pan and light it, wait and then light the burner

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 10/26/2001 : 17:12:34

Expanding on Val's response, during the "priming" process I usually wait until the liquid alcohol is nearly completely burned before I open the knob. In "priming", you are simply heating up the stove elements so that the alcohol that thereafter comes out

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sshaw
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Response Posted - 10/27/2001 : 23:17:48

I agree with what's been said and have one more tip. I always have the pan to be heated ready on the opposite burner from the one I am lighting. As soon as I light the burner I more the pan over the lit burner. If you got a little too much alcohol into

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JD van Wyhe
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Response Posted - 10/28/2001 : 16:38:00

Scott,
Another thought on alcohol vs propane. I think one of the benefits of alcohol is that an alcohol fire, were you to have some catastrophe, can be doused with water. Propane, while easier to light, has the drawback that it's heavier than air. If

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Response Posted - 10/28/2001 : 18:48:25

A much better method for preheating the burner is as follows. Fill a small plastic bottle (such as from contact lens cleaner) with alcohol. Now use the bottle to spray about 1-2 tablespoons of alcohol to the brass fitting below the burner. Light it and le

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johnwprice
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Response Posted - 10/28/2001 : 22:11:17

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Scottsails,

The stove you are curious about AKA curtain burner is , if directions are followed, a safe reliable stove. I think the pro

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johnwprice
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Response Posted - 10/28/2001 : 22:15:27

[:I Well, I messed that one up, didn't figure out how to make a reply on the earlier one. Anyway, Val, thanks for a very good suggestion as to what to do with the curtainburner.:) We live in an all-electric house, and now, thanks to you, we have a backu

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Rick Heaverly 86 C25 5382
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Response Posted - 10/29/2001 : 06:58:44

I've tried both ways of preheating and it still flares up! The Admiral wont let it on the boat. Could I possibly have a leak?

Rick Heaverly

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kenobie51
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Response Posted - 10/29/2001 : 08:32:51

Rick,
Do you mean it is flaring up durring preheat, or after you light the burner?
I use mine all the time with no problems. As said above, the preheat with just enough fuel is the secret. Then light the burner. The burner flame should then be steady an

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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 10/29/2001 : 09:35:48

OK all.......

While it's true that the Princess stove that came on C25s can be used safely if one either knows the procedures or practices carefully, I can say emphatically that changing to a non-pressure alcohol stove made by Origo was one of the best

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 10/30/2001 : 23:49:51

Here's another vote for the Origo... Safe, simple, maintenance free, and did I say SAFE? Our pressurized unit came out of the boat right after we bought her.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK #5032 in CT

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frich
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Response Posted - 10/31/2001 : 07:20:37

I believe that my stove is original to a 1984 Cat 25. The previous owner gave me the owners manual for it. If anyone would like a copy email me at frich1230@aol.com and i will send it.

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tinob
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Response Posted - 10/31/2001 : 15:42:40

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[:I Well, I messed that one up, didn't figure out how to make a reply on the earlier one. Anyway, Val, thanks for a very good suggestion as

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tinob
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Response Posted - 10/31/2001 : 15:56:25

To John W Price,

I guess by now you realize that you don't own the pattern on screwed up entries, get in line, behind me, if you please.
I was desperate for heating elements at home to cook up all the produce going ripe and thought to add the b

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Response Posted - 11/01/2001 : 08:23:23

I also have been trained using pump-up, white gas backpacking stoves and am used to the priming procedure. The key is the pre-heat of the burner. A couple of teaspoons of alcohol in the little cup at the base of the burner assembly will usually pre heat t

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George
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Response Posted - 11/04/2001 : 20:18:42

Hi Scott,

Meant to tell you about the C-25 association but guess you found it. Re the 'curtain burner', you will find the operating manual in the binder with the boat info. Starboard fire extinguisher is the new one, just in case. :) Was planning to in

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 11/06/2001 : 16:37:47

Hey Scott,

We decided to toss the stove after the first year of ownership. The entire unit had seen its better days. We bought a propane grill that hooks on to the stern rail, it does the job for most things, I also have a old style cermaic type camp

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billfred
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Response Posted - 11/11/2001 : 07:11:09

Does anyone have the manual for the Princess stove? I just acquired
My C25 and no maunal was available. Looking primarly for the parts list. Are parts still available?

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billfred
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Response Posted - 11/11/2001 : 07:11:17

Does anyone have the manual for the Princess stove? I just acquired
My C25 and no maunal was available. Looking primarly for the parts list. Are parts still available?

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billfred
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Response Posted - 11/11/2001 : 07:11:26

Does anyone have the manual for the Princess stove? I just acquired
My C25 and no maunal was available. Looking primarly for the parts list. Are parts still available?

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Ron A
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Response Posted - 11/26/2001 : 15:41:00

I was skeptical of the pressurized alcholol stove from the moment I saw it. My wife is not impressed and will not use it. I too took it home to "learn" how the thing works and I can't get it to work. The knobs don't turn well and after reading all the c

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Ken Cave
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Response Posted - 11/26/2001 : 23:20:08

For what it's worth department:

Some of the folks have gutted out their original stoves and have purchased a propane camp stove, and inserted the parts in the original stove. Using a small bottle is easy and will last about four days without changing

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Tony Dillon
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Response Posted - 11/27/2001 : 11:10:54

We have converted to a propane camp stove also. We also have a propane Magma BBQ on the stern rail that we added the conversion cap to use it as a stove. Marge prefers cooking on it when the weather is cooperating.

Tony Dillon
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 11/28/2001 : 19:14:02

I have the Princess owners manual (including parts list) in "pdf" format -- i.e. I can e-mail it.

What is the procedure for putting the manual in the "Brochures and Manuals" section of the web site? I think it would be appropriate to have it there for

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