Re: new member, interested in small stove

In a message dated 9/29/2002 10:16:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
bruce_woods-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> I did look at the files, saw the file on fuel, and am wondering what 
> brands for the solid fuels exist...

Bruce,

Interesting option. I always avoided liquid fuels on boats, including 
alcohol, because of the potential for a spill and fire in such confined 
quarters. I ended up using a regular propane fired camping stove while living 
aboard. I used the one pound tanks available in any camping/hardware store. I 
always disconnected and stored the tank after use. This eliminates the the 
threat of leaks and gas buildup in the bilges (can you spell BOOM ?). This is 
why I avoided the more traditional refillable propane tanks on my 40 footer. 
(salt water and steel tanks, lines and connections? YIKES!)

I am not that familiar with the solid fuel options, but you will probably get 
some good suggestions regarding the Esbit tabs used by many of this groups 
members. If practical, these would be even safer than my camp stove method, 
if a bit less flexible or convenient.

Jim S.


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