Which cooker/oven/stove?

[Scotty_Tradewind]

I'm considering buying a new cooker to replace the 1980's 3 burner+oven one that I have.

What recommendations please?

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

I'm considering buying a new cooker to replace the 1980's 3 burner+oven one that I have.

What recommendations please?

We have one of these and one of these. Both are of very high quality and work perfectly.

This first costs almost £2000 and the second costs way less than £200.
Suprisingly, we use the second one almost every day when on board. The first one is still on it's first gas bottle after 3 seasons!

 

[clyst]

Wouldn't consider anything other than a force ten . They are not cheap but they are made for marine use and not caravans like many others . Check out the quality of buiid . Absolute unrivalled king of marine cookers !! IMHO of course .

 

[rickym]

We have a Spinflo Nelson as it was that or the Plastimo that would fit in the space to replace the Flavel Vanessa. All S/S and a good oven. Works for us.

 

[prv]

Wouldn't consider anything other than a force ten . Absolute unrivalled king of marine cookers !! IMHO of course .

What about these guys http://www.gn-espace.com/ ?

Pete

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

I've had Plastimo, Eno and Spinflo, and the Spinflo was the best by a country mile.

 

[theoldsalt]

Scotty Tradewind,

I agree with Rickym. I fitted a Spinflo Nelson last season. Excellent cooker, reasonably priced and economic on gas.

 

[Poignard]

Based on my experience, I honestly can't recommend Plastimo. Ours is forever needing something doing to it. Often difficult to light, blackens pans, taps seize when grill on due to heat, grill mesh fell off.

 

[Trundlebug]

What about these guys http://www.gn-espace.com/ ?

Pete

I saw this demonstrated at a show and was impressed at first.
But upon reflection, not sure about the grill.
Either it hasn't got one or you have to have the oven door open all the time to use it.
And they wax lyrical about how they're designed for professional use in catering establishments years of experience etc etc? I think not.

Looks nice, well built, but not a "complete" cooker. IMO.

 

[KellysEye]

Another vote for Force Ten. Ours has been used 3 times a day for overs 12 years (myself and previous owner) with no problems.

 

[RichardTaylor]

We fitted a Spinflo Nelson to our last boat in 2005 and was very happy with it.

Our new boat will have a Force10 so looks like a good replacement.

 

[prv]

But upon reflection, not sure about the grill.
Either it hasn't got one or you have to have the oven door open all the time to use it.

Good point. I don't use the grill on KS all that often, but if I was buying a new cooker I'd want it to have one.

Interestingly it looks like the Force 4 cookers praised by various posters don't have a separate grill either.

Pete

 

[geoid96]

......Interestingly it looks like the Force 4 cookers praised by various posters don't have a separate grill either.

Don't get a Force 10 oven confused with ones purchased from Force 4.

The Force 10 ovens do have a grill, it's just that being a Canadian product, they call it a broiler.

The GN-Espace also has a grill, but like the Force 10, needs to be used with the door open. That's not always the best option in a seaway.

 

[prv]

Don't get a Force 10 oven confused with ones purchased from Force 4.

Sorry, a thinko It was the Force 10 ones I meant, having followed the link from SolentBoy's post and been surprised that none of the models listed had a grill.

The Force 10 ovens do have a grill, it's just that being a Canadian product, they call it a broiler.

The GN-Espace also has a grill, but like the Force 10, needs to be used with the door open.

I don't consider that a real grill.

Pete

 

[mitiempo]

Force 10 used to be Canadian owned - they are owned by the Groupe Eno of France and have been so for about 6 years.

Excellent stoves - I have a 3 burner w/oven and grill I have been using since 1997.

http://www.force10.com/products.html

 

[PlankWalker]

Your problem is going to be, what will fit and swing in the aperture you have in the galley, the Force 10 is an excellent cooker if you can fit it, but the pan holders need re-designing and don't even think about making toast on the broiler.
Plank

 

[aluijten]

GN-Espace Stoves

I just saw the (Dutch) prices on the GN-Espace models.

And I thought the Force 10 models were a bit pricey

 

[charles_reed]

Buy a top of range Leisure Products cooker. 2 burners, grill and thermostat oven.

Re-badged by Plastimo doubles the price.

I've had mine for 18 years now and it still works perfectly - all burners with flame-protection and a thermostat in the oven.

 

[Forest Girl]

Nelson Spinflo!! Fitted new one last winter. Brilliant. They seem to be about £450ish but I got one online for £349. Somewhere Suffolk way. Sorry forgot website.

 

[PetiteFleur]

Scotty Tradewind,

I agree with Rickym. I fitted a Spinflo Nelson last season. Excellent cooker, reasonably priced and economic on gas.

I also fitted a Spinflo Nelson about 5 years ago and SWMBO is very pleased with it, Highly recommended and a reasonable price(compared to some!)