J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment replacement stove

Weve just bought Loco Lobo in Anapolis- can any one recomend the right gas stove (no oven) that fits- This boat (newer model) has a gas cannister in cockpit- do others have that and what do I need to know to get it operational- there was no stove in the boat and it looked like it hadn't been used in quite a while
many thanks and we're excited to be part of the community. We'll be sailing in Marion Ma.(and will be sure to join the association!)

Roger - there is an old thread at this link that Mark Wolf (Previous Loco Lobo owner) participated in. Based on class rule changes in 2008, you have some flexibility on a replacement stove.

The J/30 full class rules are available from the top menu under "Class", "By-laws, Rules, Specifications".

On Rhapsody, I use an "omelet stove" that has the replacement Butane cartridges.

ps - welcome as a new J/30 owner!

Sad to see #507 leave the Chesapeake but glad it will be racing elsewhere. Like #507 our boat has the propane locker aft on the starboard side for the optional LPG oven. We have a standard gimballed two burner Origo alcohol stove. Good enough to pan fry or boil water for coffee. If you are serious about cruising you might look into the see-through fiberglass LPG tanks and a matching two burner stove or oven.

Of course you can just roll-your own stove under revised class rules. BTW great photo at the end of the other thread of Cap'n Vic's oven on a chain hoist. Hmm, could that be just what you are looking for?

Roger - welcome to the class. My boat Mallorca 397 lived it previous life in Marion and I sail out of there quite a bit during the summer. Follow Bill Saltonstall (Arbella) up to Marblehead for the North Americans.

David

Thanks all- Im serious enough about cruising to want to resuscitate the propane systm and get a good quality 2 burner propane stove(not oven) Does anyone have this system in the new layout and can recomend stove, propane tank source, and anything I need to know about the piping

1. new solenoid shut off for gas well to be wired to switch next to main fuse panel if that is still good ... This solenoid may need to be replaced every 5 years or so.
2. new pressure meter for well
3. new bottle for well that doesn't really hold enough gas for decent cruising ... so get two, but you can't keep spare in boat unless you find a space on deck
4. 20 ft high pressure hose and fittings. Original came with copper tube ... but that won't fly today.
5. shut off in battery compartment under sink
6. select marine gimbal stove and install mountings near to where the originals were.
7. allocate about 15 hours labor if you haven't done it before.

I think you can probably get this in under $800 materials. I've taken two out but are keeping them for the "NO" [next owner] or if I ever get my mountain top camp.

The problem is cooking underway and the need for gimbal mounting and the ability to hold a pot in position. Other than that a lot of new boats use a small microwave as their only stove at a slip.

Check out this link for marine propane system components and installation instructions;

http://www.fireboy-xintex.com/propane_detectors.html

Thanks guys- I think Ive got it now

While replacing the Teleflex motor control this week I decided to insulate the propane box ... for eventual use for iced beer as it is a self draining overboard box easily accessible from the helm [although I don't drink beer while at the helm]



I think it will easily fit an 18 pack. with ice. Will have to get something drainable as a fake bottom as salt water does come in the bottom of that drain. Probably want to lift the bottom about 4 in. maybe empty water bottles.

cost was about $3 for foam adhesive and $3 for foam. Seems like the best use for this space once the oven is removed.

Good idea. Beer weight would be better low in the ice box, but this could keep the crew on the rail and is likely to get lighter throughout the day. Maybe all you need is a rubber plug on a string for the drain hole.