Refit Stove from Kero to Propane

[Xthewater]

G'day all and Happy New years

I'm still in the refit effort of our Cape Dory 31 and one of the issues is the Kenyon gimballed pressure kerosene 2 burner stove/oven that's currently installed. I removed the whole thing last summer, hauled it home and went through it then re installed. Bottom line I do not like the resulting flames in the start up process. Above the stove there was ample evidence of past events with soot and blistering. I installed an aluminum and insulated heat dissipation plate to prevent further damage but still get back to my dislike of the kerosene process.

We bought a 2 burner Force 10 stove which I've been fabricating gimalling for but I really like the present Kenyon installation and the stove/oven itself is very nice. With the ABYC standards in mind re safety I've been looking for a way to convert to Propane and the closest I've come to is a Camp Chef using it's components. Seems to have what's necessary.

Does anyone know of conversions that have been done and information I can be pointed to?

We also recently purchased a Magma BBQ for later plumbing into the propane but that's down the road during bottle install etc.

Thanks all

[deltaten]

Hmmmmm?? I found all too frustrating to do a simple conversion on an alcohol pressure Princess two burner. I'd not even consider a stove oven; gimballed or not !

Add up all the ABYC bits'n'pieces and a couple hours time and your better off spending the (considerable) $$ on a factory produced model
I'm an inveterate DIY'er, well versed in plumbing practices. Manifold/s, regulator/s, 12 v shut off , override box/switches , single line to each appliance, flex hose at unit and then a thermocouple at each burner!?!?! Mucho dinero!
Then add the frustration of metric , SAE, proprietery fittings and tubing?? Owwwww!
Until I hit the lottery, I'll use the Origo 3000 non-pressurized unit I was gifted and learn to luv it

[senormechanico]

I changed from a Wallas Kero glass cooktop to propane and never looked back.
It was all about making good popcorn aboard.
If I had it to do over, I'd not change a thing.

Just Do It !

[Xthewater]

Originally Posted by senormechanico

I changed from a Wallas Kero glass cooktop to propane and never looked back.
It was all about making good popcorn aboard.
If I had it to do over, I'd not change a thing.

Just Do It !

Popcorn is a very good motivator!

[Boatyarddog]

Originally Posted by senormechanico

I changed from a Wallas Kero glass cooktop to propane and never looked back.
It was all about making good popcorn aboard.
If I had it to do over, I'd not change a thing.

Just Do It !

Electric popcorn poppers are the best choice for liveaboards.


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