We have a classic John Alden 45ft yacht. I threw out our paraffin cooker in a fit of pique and am looking to replace it with gas. We do sailing holidays for small groups and private charter round the Greek islands so it HAS to be 120% reliable and no smells, as I'm cooking for clients. My problem is - all gas cookers are modern and shiny stainless steel. Just NOT the look for a classic yacht. I've looked at all the mainstream companies and nothing out there will do. The only one I liked was the Taylors but I won't go back to struggling to pre-heat burners with hungry clients on board. Does anyone know of anyone who makes one-offs to order? Or of course beautiful classic look I don't know about. I'm beginning to despair.
GN cookers Thanks but GN will adapt a basic model by fitting some brass handles and so on but the basic construct is still stainless steel. I'm really looking for brass or iron or maybe cream enamel...
Take a look at these: Wedgewood Antique Gas Stove - Double Oven I had a vintage gas stove on my vintage tug conversion and it worked and looked perfect on that boat. Wedgewood was a high quality American brand and it is easy to get parts even now.
Marmot I really like those - much more the look I want but am I right in thinking they aren't specifically marine - therefore not gimballed?
I'm advised not to convert Just a follow up to Marmot's excellent idea about the antique Wedgewoods which I really like. I am advised by a marine gas engineer not to put an ordinary cooker in a boat, as there's bound to be some mild steel in it somewhere - I hadn't thought of that but makes sense. So it's back to the drawing board. Anyone else got any ideas of anything that will go with our classic yacht ????
It doesn't make much sense at all. The one in my tug lasted for at least 70 years ... unless the new owner finds a reason to "upgrade" it will probably last another 30 or 40. Stoves are probably less prone to rusting out from the marine environment than most other steel components onboard. They get hot and dried out regularly. Methinks your "marine gas engineer" is suffering from the vapours.
A Paul E Luke stove may be a long shot, unless you are able to locate a used one. Galley Stoves Although, perhaps a call may prove fruitful. Special Projects
We are currently reviewing the viability of our position in the galley stove marketplace and will not be accepting new orders for our Heritage Galley Stoves at this time. Should be enough to indicate there won't be any new ones anytime soon
True Very True Also true, is the possibilty that the second link infers: Put that together with the beginning words of the original post (We have a classic John Alden 45ft yacht.) and the possibility exists for some compassion. I would agree with you if P E Luke never made a stove; but they have the skill and knowledge. All they really need is the financial motivation via a phone call, for starters.
