alcohol vs propane

[billknny]

Originally Posted by belizesailor

Where have you heard its hard to find?

Propane is the cooking fuel of choice in all of Central America/W Carib, so its everywhere...from small villages to big Cities.

Getting your yachtie style tank filled may not always be convenient since it cannot just be exchanged as can the local tanks. You can build a fill adaptor to get around this issue.

He heard it on the internet, where everything is true on alternate Sundays and where everybody is an expert.

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by Pegu Club

We cruise the US east coast and Bahamas, no issues with obtaining denatured alcohol for our non pressurized two burner origo stove, it all depends on where you are going. Some research on your destinations will answer this question. Call your locations tourist ministry they can tell you.

Fair winds,

Or ask on an international cruising forum:


Does anyone here on CF know of any popular cruising venue where propane is hard to find?