Still trying to resolve the stove issue in time for the NA's. The Origo stove that has been approved will not work at all in the post 1984 model. The only stove type that would appear to fit in the space is a gimballed propane two burner by Force 10. The Origo weighs about 12 pounds, the propane models weigh in at 20+ (60 if you get one with an oven as most '84 and later boats were delivered with). The Origo retails around $175, the propane models retail for over $500 (closer to $950 if you get the oven version).
Given that these stoves vary greatly in weight, price, and applicability, I think the class measurer should provide a further interpretation of the very unclear rule as currently written. The current clarification on the books is a Catch 22 for those of us who have later model boats-we are only allowed to carry a stove that simply does not work and cannot be installed in our galley without major (and expensive) modification. And the stoves that do fit the original installation carry an unfair cost burden.
Please deal with this issue asap. I am postponing registering for this year's NA's until I know that I will be able to measure in legally after shipping my boat down to Annapolis.
