To gimble or not

[CharlesM]

Hello all

I have seen a number of boats which have the stove fixed. Does anyone have any opinion on this issue? Is gimbled better than fixed?

Not that I am considering changing from gimballed to fixed, but am interested on the view of those with experiance.

Thanks
Charles

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[IanPoole2]

Depends -
If you are going to use it underway - Gimbaled better, if not - no point - fixed does the job. Mines fixed and a few times - despite the clampy things - the kettles gone flying

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[Brian_B]

Fixed is better, that way when the grill pan flies across the saloon you know you've reached the required 'angle of dangle'.

If it's a gimballing stove just make sure it's secured when in port or you could get some nasty spills.

BB

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[Bodach na mara]

Brian's answer refers to fixing in port. A simple slip-bolt arrangement gives you the best of both worlds. Mind you as we do most of our sailing in short legs, we set off with a large Thermos in rough weather and only use the stove in port or in reasonable conditions.

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[Aardee]

People with short legs shouldn't cook whilst under way /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[Evadne]

Ours has no oven, but is a fixed 2-burners + grill with clamps for pans on the burners. I've never had problem with flying kettles, but then I've never tried using it in more than a F7 in the channel. Long-keeled boats have a kinder motion, maybe less likely to throw the dinner all over the cabin? The main problem is keeping the pan or kettle above the flame, and not scorching the cabin sides. The grill pan is another matter, toast is definitely a F4 or less meal, unless you're on starboard tack!


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[Brian_B]

'Ear wots goin on. Blokes yackin about cookers!!!
Next it'll be, where to store the ironing board, and seasonal flower arrangements!

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[DanTribe]

Where can you buy gimballed ironing boards, and should I used steam when ironing my genoa?

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[jhr]

Tips on ironing

You might find some handy hints <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.extremeironing.com/>here</A>

Thus proving that ironing is now very much a bloke thing.

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[islay]

Well,this week out of Loch Craignish to Loch Sween,under sail in a force 4,gimbals and fiddle rails served us very well indeed.We had a super meal in the cockpit, of chicken cacciatore and rice,cooked from scratch,with nary a slosh or splatter to be seen.

There is no excuse for poor cookery when such adequate cooking aids are available to the hungry mariner.

I would not like to think that the standard of cuisine would falter in any way, just because we are at sea or in frisky conditions.Good food fully appreciated is an essential part of any voyage,IMHO.

In fact it is a valuable aid to any galley slave to observe the angle of the gimbaled stove as an indication of the prevailing external conditions.

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[BrianJ]

Re: But

But it was only a short meal....

Me ..I would not sail without my short legs. they match my short shorts..oops I mean gimbled oven and top
BrianJ

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[mikesharp]

You pays your money and makes your choice. Cooking on the move is probably the only reason for having a gimballed stove. Gimballed means that you can use fairly normal pots and pans. Fixed stove requires sealed lids but with the choice of pressure type hob pans about this should be possible to achieve and probably a simple choice for the one pot sea cooks.

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