Stove Mounting

  • July 22, 2012 6:46 AM
    Message # 1016632
    Deleted user
    Traditional stove mounting is typically facing the center of the galley with the stove gimballed to compensate for rolling.  Anyone out there have their stove mounted facing aft and non-gimballed?  I have seen this on a couple of boats, but am looking for some feedback on how it worked out.  Has stove operation been severely limited allowing use only during very calm conditions?  Do you find yourself using 4 quart pots to heat up a single pot? Or has it been a non-issue?  We are in the process of re-configuring Abake's (W42) galley.  Original stove was a huge diesel fired stove mounted facing aft.  New stove will be propane.  The icebox / refrigeration is out for re-insulation, so it is a clean slate.  We can do whatever we choose.  Could make arguments for either direction.

    Thoughts?
  • September 11, 2014 10:07 PM
    Reply # 3097550 on 1016632
    Deleted user

    Hi there,

    I found that on a boat (not just a W32) one would do well with pressure cookers. The lid clamps on securely, and if in a seaway the pot slides off, you did not really spill anything. The placement of the stove fore/aft or longitudinally should be a safety consideration based on the motion of your particular boat. My stove is gimbaled so that when the boat heels, the pot is still straight (ha!). One catch though, when baking a cake, my one axis  gimbal still caused the cake to come out wedge shaped. A cardanic gimbal like on a compass would avoid that, but I have not seen one. for small vessels. 

    Bon appetite,

    MikeZ Polaris W32

  • September 14, 2014 8:30 AM
    Reply # 3099154 on 1016632
    Deleted user

    I have a kit boat hull #138. I replaced the old propane 2 burner with a three burner Force 10. I had to mount it as high as possible to allow for clearance below on the gimbals as there is a shallow locker underneath for pots and pans.  It will hang up a bit on the locker top in  a severe heel to port (30 degrees or more) but it is unlikely I'd ever be cooking in such a seaway anyhow. I like the size and utility of the full size Force 10 so it is a tradeoff.