Trojan Boat Forum

larryeddington wrote:I NEVER MENTIONED USING COLEMAN FUEL, BASICALLY THAT IS WHAT WE USED TO CALL WHITE GAS, SOMEONE ELSE BROUGHT THAT UP.

Again, the f-28 build sheet from beacon says the stove is an electric (which it is) and an alcohol stove. I cannot figure out how to make it work as and alcohol stove (NOT COLEMEN OR GALSOLINE).

Does anyone have any idea how the alcolhol setup might work, other than opening a Jack Daniel old No 7 and forgeting eating and just drink the calories.



Larry

NEVER SAID YOU DID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE NO ONE TOOK IT THAT YOU COULD FROM READING SOMEONE ELSE'S POST!!

Better safe then sorry and if I pissed someone off I DO NOT CARE !

someone gets hurt I care

wowzer52 wrote:Before you start calling people stupid for using propane you should read the article in the October and November issues of "Passage Maker Magazine" called "LPGas Systems, Installation And Safety" (passagemaker.com).

My stupid comment was directed at Larry's statement of using a portable propane stove in the galley.
I am well aware of marine propane systems (almost standard equipment on cruising sailboats) with associated safety systems and sensors to protect against pilot lights going out and the associated sealed box vented overboard to hold the propane tank..... I did not consider discussion of that kind of system relevant in Larry's case for his F28.

...ARG....

Now we have some real informtion, The one in my boat is electric and a whold in the middle of the drip plate which I am pretty sure had a non pressurized container a ventura that my guess allowed one to use denatured alcohol, which is available in home depot, paint stores etc.

I was cruious what the device looked like, according to articles on small acohol stoves on the internet there two types, pressure and non.

Propane is used more than butane due to its higher btu content and lower boiling point, ergo, maintains pressure in lowere temperature, that is why rural areas changed to propane a long time ago as the fuel is stored outdoors and subject to low temps and loss or eratic pressure is also dangerous.

Thank for the positive information. As I am insgtalling a genset I will most likely use what is there or put in a newer electric. Electrics can be dangerous as well as you cannot always see when they are on like a flame. At the end of the day heat is always dangerous if not properly controlled and utilized and especially when your only escape is jumping overboard.