Revisiting the Gimbaled Stove Idea

[brackish]

I'm in the early stages of making one that will be similar to Shawn's, however it will be shorter for only two cylinders, and it will be quick attach/release, because I don't plan to leave it on the boat all the time, just when doing overnight cruises.  When I get it worked out, will post what I've done.

[HeaveToo]

I would definitely be interested into seeing what you do, Brackish. 

[NateD]

I'm in the early stages of making one that will be similar to Shawn's, however it will be shorter for only two cylinders, and it will be quick attach/release, because I don't plan to leave it on the boat all the time, just when doing overnight cruises.  When I get it worked out, will post what I've done.

It wasn't exactly "quick connect", but I just lashed a small length of PVC (with caps) to the stern rail to hold propane canisters on outings when I planned to use the grill. You could use webbing and plastic buckles to do something similar that could be removed quickly. I was considering making a more permanent propane locker. I think you could still do it out of the PVC pipe, just mount it inside the cockpit locker (high up), attach an appropriately rated vapor discharge hose from the lowest point on the pipe to a through hull above the waterline. But I sold the boat before I got to that project.

[Shawn]

"just mount it inside the cockpit locker (high up), attach an appropriately rated vapor discharge hose from the lowest point on the pipe to a through hull above the waterline. But I sold the boat before I got to that project."

That is essentially what my Sabre has but it is a commercial product. It has a vertical tube mounted into one of the cockpit seats that has a flush cap on it. It is sealed to a drain at the bottom to vent propane/water out a through hull that is above the water line. It held a 5 pound skinny tank to feed to propane stove in the galley. I didn't want propane in the boat so I swapped the stove out for a two burner Origo (the one out of Serenity actually) and use that locker to hold 1 pound tanks for the Magma grill.

Shawn

[Shawn]

That actually looks worse in that picture due to the perspective. If it were two high you wouldn't even see if from the cockpit but I wanted it higher to make it easier to reach the tanks.

"I have thought about taking a cockpit combing and putting it in the side of the area where the fuel tank well is.  I would put the propane cylinders in there.  It would vent, it would be out of the weather, and it would be hidden."

Do you mean where the outboard tank goes? That is getting pretty close to the water line, might not be able to be assured it will always vent. With a full boat the cockpit scuppers can be underwater. Probably me being paranoid but a leaking tank in that condition might be able to get into the bilge. Propane would fill the cockpit base and then leak in through the manual bilge pump opening.

Shawn

[Mas]

 So far has never been a problem with our bulk tank in that location. Was professionally installed with two hatches into the sides of combing one for access to bilge plump firing and one for the stern rail line for a grill. and also one into the front of the fuel locker cover so as to access shut of valves without removing the cover. Additional vents prob would not be necessary as you are talking about portable non venting tanks. That pvc arrangement clearly would do the job however.

We do also have a sensor system with electronic solenoid that completely shuts off all propane if any detected or if electric out. also wish to treat propane with respect!

For code there must be no fittings between such valve and any appliance, which also have thermocouples shut offs and also sensors in place. Bottom line, have it done professionally if not using the small portable tanks.

[Potcake boy]

Heave Too,

I found an old Sea Swing and converted it to propane with a backpacking burner. The 1 pound propane bottles last a long time for me, and you can buy them almost anywhere.  I carry two backups, they do rust readily so I store them in plastic pitchers with sealing lids. I have used the Forespar in the past but could not locate one anywhere. They ceased production a couple of years ago. The Sea Swing holds a wider variety of cooking utensils.

Ron

[Mas]

found a source for a gimbaled single burner stove with sea rails. It either surface mounts or recessed. It is meant to hook to a bulk system though and it's a little pricey at $150 + with the gimbal kit. The link is to an Australian company that sells it. Just for information purposes.

http://oceansolutions.com.au/galley/cooktops/eno-atoll-gimbal-kit.html

It is made in France and has to be special ordered by Force 10. 8-9 weeks lead time. Not sold in this country otherwise but pretty popular overseas. Maybe someday.