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JB
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Initially Posted - 02/09/2026 :  11:33:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I've got the original propane stove on my C250. It's seldom used. We mostly day sail and when we do cruise it's to a marina with electrical power.

I'm considering pulling the stove out and installing a single burner induction stove.

Is that a modification that would hurt the resale value?
1988 C25 Wing Keel Std Rig Tohatsu 9.9 Tiller Steering and 2003 C250 Wing Keel Std Rig Inboard Diesel Wheel Steering

zeil
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Response Posted - 02/09/2026 :  12:50:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
IMHO Unless the cavity, left behind in the countertop after you remove the stove top, can be exactly filled with the new induction stove, it will glaringly and practically affect the appearance and functionality of the galley's countertop and therefore the boat's sale-appeal and price.

Removing the high quality glass plate Princess butane/propane stove can easily be done. Disconnect the propane and electrical connections. Then... very carefully and very slowly and gently pry the glass plate from the counter and lift out the unit. Handle and store it with great care...

Replacement of the high quality, glass plated, Princess stove tops are not available anymore anywhere. For that reason make sure it stays intact with the boat as original or perhaps saleable...

Henk & Johanna
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Edited by - zeil on 02/11/2026 17:12:50
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 02/09/2026 :  18:34:08  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Question about the single induction burner. Does it require 120VAC or 240VAC? If 120 volts, how many amps does it require? Most marina dock outlets provide 120VAC at 30 Amps, or 3600 Watts.

Would it make sense to bring a glorified single-burner “electric hotplate” with you that you could plug in while you’re at the marina?
Bruce Ross
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Edited by - Voyager on 02/09/2026 18:48:21
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zeil
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Response Posted - 02/10/2026 :  15:32:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote

Great suggestion Bruce to add and use the induction stove as a countertop unit and stow-away. Not sure though how to route electrical wires and connections.
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"Lady J" '00 C250WK #499 (05-2021 - 09-2022)
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 02/13/2026 :  08:46:32  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Let’s assume a few things about a single burner induction stove and the boat itself.
1. The induction burner requires around 1500 Watts, 120VAC at 12.5A. It doesn’t require 240VAC
2. You can add a 14AWG, three-conductor cable to it with a standard three-prong plug at the end. I’d keep it short, no more than three feet. Pretty common at the home stores. The burner itself should have a connection box built-in with a cable strain-relief mechanism.
3. The galley has a standard electrical outlet that can receive a three-prong plug, and can deliver shore power up to 15 amps.
You could probably set up a temporary cook top somewhere in the galley, either on a countertop or on a small stand on the floor. If needed, you could probably add an 8-10 foot heavy-duty AC extension cord to the stove.
Whenever I cook aboard the boat I generally set up a board across the cockpit seats and cook outside, unless it’s raining. Prevents any chance of burning the curtains!
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

Port Captain — Milford, CT
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