So, I went about cutting the fiberglass pipe to the correct height for the propane locker. This pipe will be the main body of the locker that the propane tank sits in along with a top, bottom, and some other pieces that I still have to make, all caulked together for a vapor tight seal and vented over board in case of a leak. Let me tell you, this fiberglass pipe is substantial! I went through 2 batteries just cutting around the circumference with a diamond grit blade made for cutting cast iron! I think the propane tank could blow up in there, and we’d never know it…well maybe not that strong.
Not too long after finishing the pipe cutting…”what’s that sound outside?” Sounds like a tractor trailer outside on little old 126th St West… Yep, and that can mean only one thing. Stove’s finally here!!!
The driver got it unloaded for us, and we couldn’t wait to get it installed. The stove install is actually not too difficult at all. It’s the propane locker that is the tough part.
This stove is a little narrower than the previous one. So, the only thing I had to do was make some 3/4″ extensions on each side where the stove gimbals. Sailboat stoves are mounted on “gimbals” so that as the sailboat heels (leans) or rocks in any manner, the stove stays level and food or liquid being cooked doesn’t get spilled everywhere. There is also a lock-out to hold the stove in place for cooking at anchor or anytime the boat isn’t heeling or rocking.
Lindy was pumped, and I can’t wait for Holiday to be filled with the aroma of baking bread at anchor (or maybe bacon)! This oven also has a broiler, where the old one did not.
Nice and shiny Force 10 stove. Just need to get the propane locker built and pipes run to it. Hoping to complete the project this week.
Mary Duncan
September 11, 2016 at 9:03 pmThat stove looks awesome. I don’t blame Lindy a bit for being excited. Sounds like me waiting for the granite counter tops and sinks to be installed in the guest room and bath above the garage. Good luck with the locker. Where did you finally get the pipe?
zdunc
September 11, 2016 at 9:59 pmFound a fiberglass place in Mobile, AL that does pipe
Kelly Canady
September 12, 2016 at 3:58 pmThat’s a beautiful stove! And, a beautiful chef to go with it. I’m looking forward to the stories of meal preps and finales. Hope those gimbles do their job!
zdunc
September 12, 2016 at 9:40 pmThanks Kelly! Building this propane locker is a beast. Guess that will make the meals seem that much tastier!
Margaret Goodman
September 13, 2016 at 7:16 amForgive me for being a newbie, but how much heat will the stove put out into the cabin? Is that ever an issue that you work around?
zdunc
September 13, 2016 at 4:41 pmIt’s an issue for sure. I’ve read others complain about it, especially in the tropics. Probably won’t do too much cooking in the heat of mid afternoon or at least avoid the hottest parts of the day when possible.