Boat Cooker Fuels

Welcome to the 'Fuels' section of BoatCooker.com, the site for boat cookers, galley cooking info and online bargains. Here we take a look at the fuel sources that are required by the various boat cookers that are available on the market.

Remember that all fuels can be extremely dangerous in any environment. If you are using a non-fixed cooker (gas canister, camping stove etc) then be sure to use it only on the back deck or dry land.

Methylated Spirit

Methylated spirit stoves are popular with the backpacker and camping sailor alike. The are easy to use, don't have a pressurised tank and are compact enough to allow the whole set including pans and stove to be stored within each other.

Paraffin (Kerosense)

Paraffin stoves are popular with the sailing fraternity due to their relatively simple design and maintenance, aswell as being efficient at boiling up the morning's coffee and eggs.

Wood and Coal

A traditional woodburning stove is a common sight on older sailing boats aswell as modern barges and narrowboats. They are able to produce a substantial amount of heat and from a single kettle sized stove to a full range cooker, all kinds of wood and solid fuel stoves may be found for the boat.

Gas Canisters

Small camping gas stoves are often used by the camping dinghy sailor because of their portable nature and convenience. Canisters are widely available at local camping stores and are simple to change. The whole stove is extremely compact and a variety of burners and canisters are available.

Bottle Gas and Fixed Pipework

Bottle gas and fixed internal copper pipework, with certified and tested rubber pipe within the gas locker, is the option for larger cookers including two or four burner stoves and sizeable ovens. The top end gas boat cooker may be far more costly than a domestic equivalent and is a significant investment for the boat owner. Bottle gas cookers may be common on craft such as narrowboats with gas central heating and a slimline cooker very similar to its home counterpart. On craft where space is at a premium there are a number of specialist manufacturers who produce spacesaving cooker designed for life at sea. You should never attemt to install, service or repair gas pipework or cookers yourself, but should bring in the services of a qualified professional. All gas fittings and appliances should be professionally checked and serviced on a regular basis.

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