alcohol stoves/ovens

[tingera]

Hello everyone, I recently became the proud owner of a 1968 Islander 29. The boat is in great shape and has what appears to be the original alcohol stove and oven. I do not have the slightest idea how to use them.. anyone know where I can find some documentation?

[GordMay]

WELCOME aboard, tingera.

Each of the basic (Alcohol) stove designs vary a bit in how they work. What brand, or general type have you?

Origo are probably the most ubiquitous alcohol stove, in the marine market:

Origo (Dometic) Stoves: http://www.dometicenviro.com/downloads/OrigoStoves.pdf
And: Dometic

Origo Manuals: Dometic
dometic.com/enie/International/Site/Marine/Stoves/Operation-Manuals/

Others:
Seaward
Kenyon
Techimpex

[Rodz]

As far as I know most of the Islanders have Hillerange pressurized alcohol stoves. I assume that you have a tank with a pressure gauge on it and a vent. If this is the case you have to have a small pump, similar to that you can use for your bicycle. You have to pressurize the tank to approximate 10-15psi (read the gauge). Then you will open one of your burners for 2-3sec to allow for priming (a little alcohol should leak). Light it with a long reach lighter same as for your barbecue. The flame should be small not longer than 2-3". When the priming is almost finished you can slowly open the burner. You should hear a hissing sound and the burner should "fire" on all its openings with a clean blue flame. You can also find the procedure on the Internet.
Bon appetite.
Chris

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by Rodz

As far as I know most of the Islanders have Hillerange pressurized alcohol stoves...
Chris

HILLERANGE General Information (good info'):
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/irwinsailboats/stove.html

You might also try contacting Seaward Products (made the Hillerange line)
721 Capitol Ave
Whittier, CA 90601-1732
TELEPHONE (562) 699-7997
FAX (562) 699-0908
WEB: Seaward Products