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jesse camp
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Initially Posted - 07/12/2005 : 09:20:02

I am looking for an alcohol stove for a 87 25. The existing is a propane camp stove, which is unsafe. Preferable two burner with
gimble.Thanks

Jesse Camp

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andy
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Response Posted - 07/12/2005 : 10:41:46

Jesse
I replaced my pressurized alcohol stove with a non pressurized Origo 3000. It fits perfectly, works great and is safe. I think it's the only way to go.

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mwalkup
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Response Posted - 07/12/2005 : 11:49:04

Andy,
Isn't that Origo rather expensive? I've heard good things about them but I think I remember seeing one in West Marine for around five or six hundred dollars. Is that right? Where did you purcase yours from?
83 t/r f/k
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Rich G
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Response Posted - 07/12/2005 : 12:50:37

Pardon my ignorance, but what is unsafe about having a propane stove onboard?

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coach
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Response Posted - 07/14/2005 : 00:12:44

If you have a propane stove onboard and you cook with it and leave the hatch boards in. You may turn around and see your family passed out from the fumes in the boat. Not a good idea. Best thing to do for a propane stove is to use it out in the cockpit area so that the fumes can evaporate away from the boat.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 07/17/2005 : 16:56:57

I replaced the alcohol stove with a propane 3 burner that I love. Get a Carbon Monoxide detector, preferably with a gas sniffer built in and you are all set. That being said I've got the original for sale for $200... OBO I s'pose.... Is gimballed andhas cutting board hillman@envirodirectory.com

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Jwendehorst
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Response Posted - 08/01/2005 : 16:26:37

I have an alcohol stove I took out of my 1982 C25. We just aquired the boat a few months ago. Never used the stove so I'm not sure if it works. It is pretty clean so my guess is yes. I also removed the metal shield the stove sits in. Let me know if your interested.

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Kip C
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Response Posted - 08/01/2005 : 16:57:04

Jesse
Here's another http://www.sailboatowners.com/gear/display.tpl?fno=20&gid=73251146385.11
this seller is two slips over from me. Very particular, I'm sure it's in good condition.

If any one has a spare knob, I need one for our stove.
Thanks,

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 08/04/2005 : 13:28:04

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Pardon my ignorance, but what is unsafe about having a propane stove onboard?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">As I recall, propane is heavier than air, and can accumulate in the bilge, with a potential for explosion. The gas canisters for factory installed propane devices, such as stoves and cabin heaters, are usually located in the cockpit and vented to the outside. A solenoid switch opens and closes the valve, and when you turn off the stove, you're supposed to turn off the solenoid switch, closing the valve, and then let the propane gas burn out of the gas line. The idea is to prevent gas from escaping into the bilges. Then you should turn off the manual valve at the tank. Factory installed propane devices are apparently reasonably safe, as long as you follow the safety protocols. Choosing between alcohol and propane stoves seems a little like choosing your poison. Each can be hazardous in its own way if you get careless.

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mashedcat
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Response Posted - 08/23/2005 : 11:14:05

I HAVE AN ORIGO 3000 (2BURNER) THAT I BOUGHT ON EBAY FOR 150. YOU CAN HAVE IT FOR 75 PLUS 25 FOR SHIPPING. I THINK IT MIGHT NEED NEW FUEL TANKS. SEEMED TO USE A LOT OF FUEL ON MY LAST TRIP. ITS AS IS, NO GUARANTEES

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mwalkup
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Response Posted - 08/27/2005 : 22:26:40

Dave is there any possibility of a picture of the above said stove? Would very much like to see it. Sounds like a good price.

Mike
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