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Propane cookstove for WS32?

  • March 10, 2011 4:23 AM
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    Am open for suggestions as to what propane stove people seem to like the best.
  • March 15, 2011 6:37 AM
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    Reply # 546208 on 542835
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    I have a Force 10 three burner on my W32. It is bigger than the Shipmate 2 burner it replaced so I had to modify the mounts a bit. I have an L shaped galley on my W32 with the frig and sink aft and the stove bay just forward in the usual place with only a bulkhead forward to that. That layout extends the port side of the salon about a foot giving more space for the dinette drop leaf table amidships. The 2 burner Force 10 might be more suitable for the traditional U shaped galley layout of the factory built W32s. The Force 10 is a beautifully built stove and works great.
  • March 15, 2011 8:58 AM
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    Tom Stiffler wrote: I have a Force 10 three burner on my W32. It is bigger than the Shipmate 2 burner it replaced so I had to modify the mounts a bit. I have an L shaped galley on my W32 with the frig and sink aft and the stove bay just forward in the usual place with only a bulkhead forward to that. That layout extends the port side of the salon about a foot giving more space for the dinette drop leaf table amidships. The 2 burner Force 10 might be more suitable for the traditional U shaped galley layout of the factory built W32s. The Force 10 is a beautifully built stove and works great.

    Hi Tom,
    I'm pretty well locked in on the same thing you have. I have 22" side to side in the slot, so it appears the Force Ten will fit, three burner type.

    Thanks,

    Steve
  • March 17, 2011 5:01 PM
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    Steve, the 3 burner Force 10 is pretty tall. I had to mount the gimbals all the way up to the bottom edge pf the teak fiddles along the sink counter top. I have a storage bin below which takes up much of the space between the stove bottom and the top of the bin. I had to remove the hinges and use the bin top as a free lid instead of a hinged one. Even with that the clearance is a little bit too small and if I ever have the need to cook at such a  severe starboard heel the bottom of the stove might hit the top of the bin. The directions call for 2.5 inches clearance for proper gimbal action and I have 1.75 inches clearance.  I think that if I ever am in such a seaway I'll be using the microwave or the little camp stove single burner propane unit I have gimbaled above the Force 10 if I must cook.
  • March 21, 2011 10:13 AM
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    I think I would recommend sticking with a two burner stove.  Vey hard to fit three pots or pans on the stovetop at one time.
  • March 24, 2011 6:49 AM
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    Bud Taplin wrote: I think I would recommend sticking with a two burner stove.  Vey hard to fit three pots or pans on the stovetop at one time.

    Hi Bud,
    I am removing the Shipmate, two burner formerly kerosene, converted to propane stove. At this time, I have considered three options, Force 10 2 burner, Seaward 2 burner and perhaps a Tasco. As an 'expert' at measuring stuff, I seem to find that the height of all of these stoves exceeds the available room in the cuddy where the Shipmate is. As soon as the Arctic conditions subside to a liveable level, I will break out my measuring tape and see if I can fit any one of these in the hole. I don't care which one. I am pretty sure that this installation was done at the factory and will have to see what will fit in there.

    Thanks,
    Steve W. Heron #809
  • March 24, 2011 6:50 AM
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    Tom Stiffler wrote: Steve, the 3 burner Force 10 is pretty tall. I had to mount the gimbals all the way up to the bottom edge pf the teak fiddles along the sink counter top. I have a storage bin below which takes up much of the space between the stove bottom and the top of the bin. I had to remove the hinges and use the bin top as a free lid instead of a hinged one. Even with that the clearance is a little bit too small and if I ever have the need to cook at such a  severe starboard heel the bottom of the stove might hit the top of the bin. The directions call for 2.5 inches clearance for proper gimbal action and I have 1.75 inches clearance.  I think that if I ever am in such a seaway I'll be using the microwave or the little camp stove single burner propane unit I have gimbaled above the Force 10 if I must cook.

    I'm with you on the seaway thing. If it's that serious, I'll be eating cold food, if any.

    Thanks,

    Steve
  • November 05, 2011 8:17 AM
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    Odd... I have a Force 10 2 burner 'American Standard' stove in my Westsail 32 and it fits fine.  Is your boat factory built?