Boat-Stove

[martinschulz]

...since I own a very small Gaff-Cutter (24') I always struggle which is the best way to heat the boat in cold days. So far I have used Petroleum-Ovens, but they smell and produce "wet" heat. An alternative would be a diesel-fueled Refleks-oven. But those are pretty expensive.
Then I stumbled over the "Davey & Co" small Hot Pot Stove for solid fuel. The size is only 17 3/4'' height and 9 1/4'' width/length. This stove would just be great for my boat. Trouble is, it is still pretty expensive in Germany (500 Euro).
Is there any chance to get this Stove cheaper (I will be in the UK in April)? Or, can I get one second-hand? Or a Stove approx. the same size (Kabola, Taylor?)?

 

[c4pt]

Hi. have a look at www.machinemart.co.uk they have a mini potbellyed stove solid fuel in cast iron for £82 inc. It could be adaptble for a boat. I'm thinking about one for my project boat once its afloat.

 

[Mirelle]

Martin - I've sent you a private message about this.

 

[Adrian_Morgan]

Bengco, made in Hamble. Brilliant. Totally. Charcoal. Small, safe, efficient. Not cheap.

 

[Mirelle]

Any relation to the Pascal Atkey Pansy?

 

[Adrian_Morgan]

No. S/s, square (4x4x18in) and brilliant. Advertise regularly in mags. Based Hamble. Cost around £400. Charcoal goes in hopper at top, ash drops into bin at bottom. Works at sea, safe, controllable. Have used on HB Sabrina (Craig Nutter owned) and fifie up here in north west.

Have just finished reading Tilman's complete work. Name A C-B rings a bell. Must have been fun. Tell me more.

 

[Mirelle]

"Baroque" had a Perkins drip feed diesel stove in the saloon. Very unreliable. Probably due to bad location of flue, so it caught the downwash off the mainsail on one tack. HWT had a fairly complete set of different cowl types - Liverpool, H section, etc.

I conclude that the flue should if possible be abreast the mast on the port side and the best head is the H shape.

 

[Pelican]

I too have a Bengco charcoal burning stove in my 24 ft motor sailor. Not only will it burn charcoal, but also driftwood, coal, turf, paper, everything that burns, easy to control and gets nice and snug below decks - no condensation either - unlike gas heaters - it is important to empty the ash tray and clean the (rather small diametre) chimney regularly. Recommend it!
Warm regards
Pelican

 

[Castletine]

Thanks for the tip - I would never have even thought to look here. I have a potbelly in my 30' wooden motor yacht and after 10 hard years of use it has finally reduced to iron ore. That said it has glowed cherry red with heat and sucks like a ???? which has been fantastic in drying out the boat during the winter months - highly recommended if you want a 'dry' ship

 

[martinschulz]

Thanks...

so far for your valuable hints.
1. I've got the Davey (anyone here used it?)
2. There is the Colin Frake Faversham (looks pretty professional - but is expensive)
3. The Bengco heater looks great (except that stainless-steel finish - does anybody here have a price? Is it worth the price?)
4. The Pot-Belly idea (MachineMart) looks pretty cheap (is it cheaply made?)

Any other idea?

 

[Trevethan]

Same stove available form Trago Mills int he west country for about £62!

regards,

Nick

She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like the sound a dog makes just before it throws up

 

[tilpah]

I saw a great stove make from one of those Propane bottles, chopped around so the base became feet, the rim/handle on top the base for the chimney, a door and vents cut into the body of the botttle.

 

[bernard_foster]

Have you considered a pot belly wood/coal burner, my brother has one in his cabin cruiser, works a treat, extremely warm, cheap, and you can get rid of your rubbish easily

 

[martinschulz]

Pot-belly

I did consider a pot-belly stove and looked around everywhere for it. But then I just bough an antique stove at ebay for only 85 Euro. Its round with a diameter of 22cm and its height is 65cm. It will be delivered next week. More informations then.

Thank for the interest and engagement here!

 

[kieran]

Try Lockgate stoves they are on the net and will burn anything

Kieran