New cooker advice please.

[jonic]

This weekend confirmed it's time for a new cooker.

Currently we have a Plastimo Neptune oven and grill, but was never overly impressed. Any ideas for a replacement of a similar size?

 

[theoldsalt]

This subject has been discussed several times before on this and other forums.

The concensus seems to be in favour of the Spinflo Nelson which I have recently fitted to my boat and SWMBO is delighted with it.

Personally I have no ideal how to work it - then why should I ?

http://www.marinesuperstore.com/pos...medium=pcn&utm_term=99173470&utm_campaign=MSS

 

[jonic]

Excellent, that was the one on my shortlist but I didn't know anyone who had one. Thanks

 

[Matador]

Cookers

Hello, we too went for the Spinflo Nelson, it came with gimbals and panclamps included which some makes dont. Mind you it still cost more than the full size SMEG in our kitchen!
Anyway it seems to be a good cooker that even the skipper can make his crew a cuppa on.
Cheers, Chris W.

 

[Pasarell]

I put a Spinflo Nelson in 2 years ago to replace Flavel Vanessa. Excellent bit of kit. Had a lot of use with no problems other than the grill being a little slower than I would like. Basically a drop in replacement as well.

 

[RobBrown]

New Plastimo?

I think there is a new replacement for the Neptiune 2500 out now- the 4500? Haven't seen it in the flesh, but reports are that it is a much improved version and certainly looks a lot more robust & professional, whether that means anything. Price is roughly comparable to the Spinflo Don't know if its availability been affected by Plastimo going down the tubes tho, but it is actually made by a UK co.

 

[rob2]

Plastimo going down? Haven't heard anything about that.

Yes all the Plastimo cookers are made by Leisure Products of Bolton: http://marinecooker.co.uk/

Rob.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Not sure I was in the "consensus".

We had a new Spinflo Nelson on our previous boat. I hated the thing for several reasons.

Loss of heat out of the back
Low quality on several parts-they corroded after 4 years.
Fiddly to clean the top
Sharp edges on some parts

We now have a Force 10 and prefer it in every way.

 

[Vara]

Another vote for the Spinflo Nelson, good oven passable grill and good burners.

 

[PetiteFleur]

We also have a Spinflo. now over 5 years old and excellent. Check out this one on Ebay - it looks good value if you can get it for a good price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nelson-Sp...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item231e3a1792

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

We also have a Spinflo. now over 5 years old and excellent. Check out this one on Ebay - it looks good value if you can get it for a good price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nelson-Sp...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item231e3a1792

There you go. I rest my case.

5 years old, hardly used and the bloke loves it so much he is selling it!

 

[RobBrown]

Plastimo-Have also been threads on here recently

http://www.boatingbusiness.com/news101/plastimo-insolvency

Plus link t an ebay source for the cooker:

[http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...omes-Gimbals-and-pan-clamps-FOC-/261033686747

 

[jonic]

We also have a Spinflo. now over 5 years old and excellent. Check out this one on Ebay - it looks good value if you can get it for a good price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nelson-Sp...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item231e3a1792

Thanks for the heads up

 

[pcatterall]

We bought an expensive Smev it allready looks tatty.
Buy a camping type hob and grill for sub £100 and fit a microwave below!!

 

[jonic]

Thanks to all for the replies.

We now have what appears to be an excellent Spinflo Nelson.

Expertly fitted by Dave of http://www.msel.co.uk/ ....who is also known for some reason as Fred the Gas!

Great price for the cooker by going direct to him too.

 

[chewi]

all these speak of passable grills and good ovens.

what's the word on the best 2 burners and grill only?

mine works fine but it rattles for britain.

 

[KellysEye]

We have a Force 10 that has spent over twelve years being used 24x365 with no problems.

 

[aluijten]

We have a Force 10 that has spent over twelve years being used 24x365 with no problems.

Make sure you keep it in good condition as the latest generation Force 10 is way less in quality. They've been bought by the ENO group a while back. My guess is their new strategy is maximizing profits on the short run.

 

[jonic]

I can now report the new Spinflo is working a treat and so far is very good indeed