Vaporized alcohol stoves have long been praised for their safety and simplicity. For decades, Origo’s popular vaporizing alcohol stove dominated the small boat market, but times have changed, and propane is the standard in a modern galley. A propane stove installation is complex, bulky, heavy, and expensive. A retrofit can require the addition of several costly safety measures, including a vented locker for the tanks, separate fuel lines for each appliance, and gas detectors wired to a cut-off valve. Despite these drawbacks, the just-like-home convenience of a propane stove makes it worth the trouble for boats over about 30 feet.
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