I have noticed a 500 to 600 dollar price difference between rv and marine propane stoves(magic chef vs seaward for example) Is there a big difference or is it that being labled "marine" a premium may be charged?
Jimmy Small
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Do not use RV stoves on board. Not only will the units rust out quickly with their cheap porcelain-coated sheet metal, but marine propane stoves incorporate different materials and certain safety devices that are critical for safe use on board.
If the safety issue alone isn't enough reason to use the proper stove (it should be), then realize that any surveyors worth their salt will be unapologetically harsh in their reporting on this critical safety issue, which will likely lead to insurability problems.
Propane is a good fuel, and is safe on board as long as one follows all recommended and required installation practices. This is not a place to cut corners! I suggest you obtain a copy of ABYC standard A-1, and consider it to be the bible for your propane installation. I'll be happy to provide you a copy if you send me your address. [email protected]
If the safety issue alone isn't enough reason to use the proper stove (it should be), then realize that any surveyors worth their salt will be unapologetically harsh in their reporting on this critical safety issue, which will likely lead to insurability problems.
Propane is a good fuel, and is safe on board as long as one follows all recommended and required installation practices. This is not a place to cut corners! I suggest you obtain a copy of ABYC standard A-1, and consider it to be the bible for your propane installation. I'll be happy to provide you a copy if you send me your address. [email protected]
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I got a Dickinson 2 burner propane for my little boat 3 years ago and it is WONDERFUL. After years of messing about with various alcohol and kerosene stoves, the Dickinson was like having been brought into the light.
It seems the rest of the worlds sailors must be smarter than the the ones in the US as most production boats any where else seem to come with propane installed at the factory.
There are of course cautions to be followed in the use and storage of propane on a boat but if the rest of the world can do it, I'll bet we can.
My Dickinson can be found on thier web page Dickinsonmarine.com
I have no finacial interest other than being a very happy customer, and yes they are a bit pricey but worth every penny, to me at least......martin
It seems the rest of the worlds sailors must be smarter than the the ones in the US as most production boats any where else seem to come with propane installed at the factory.
There are of course cautions to be followed in the use and storage of propane on a boat but if the rest of the world can do it, I'll bet we can.
My Dickinson can be found on thier web page Dickinsonmarine.com
I have no finacial interest other than being a very happy customer, and yes they are a bit pricey but worth every penny, to me at least......martin