Propane Camping Canister Stoves

[Jim H]

Hi, I just read the alcohol/propane stove thread, but I didn't see any mention of propane cooktops that are feed by a propane camping canister. I've seen two or three of these recently in smaller boats (27-29 feet).

1) I'm sure these are somewhat expensive for extensive cruising, knowing how fast I go through the canisters with our camping stove. Dumping all the empties must be a pain as well.

2) I've seen one where the canister simply stuck out the side of the cabinet and over a settee. The one I saw today had the camping canister simply below the galley sink, near the diesel.

Now, obviously, these canisters carry less fuel, but aren't they unsafe to simply stick under the sink?

Personally, I like the non-pressurized Origo stove, although I've yet to figure out how much alcohol to dump in them for different tasks.

Jim H