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Dan & Judy

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2006
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22 Cruiser
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True Love
We are interested in purchasing a Wallas stove. Our 2006 came without a stove. We live in Virginia.
 
I have seen a few on craigslist, and Scan Marine occasionally has one on their sale page.

Good Luck
 
I actually have one!

We sent it to Scan Marine for its periodic service, and while it was out we fell in love with a little portable butane stove. So I'm now in possession of a Wallas stove in great condition, just serviced, that is surplus to requirements.

Maybe we can work something out?
 
brevity":1uqpfel2 said:
I actually have one!

We sent it to Scan Marine for its periodic service, and while it was out we fell in love with a little portable butane stove. So I'm now in possession of a Wallas stove in great condition, just serviced, that is surplus to requirements.

Maybe we can work something out?
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Not to hijack the thread but just curious what butane stove did you fall in love with.
 
My 22 came with a butane stove. It works fine except when it is cold (VA in Nov/Dec). Particularly in the morning after a cold night it can be difficult to get the stove to light or to stay lit at a low setting. Sometimes I have to put the canister under my arm for awhile to warm it up enough for the stove to stay lit. While there is a metal piece that is supposed to warm the canister from the burner. If it is cold enough, the heat transfer along this metal piece is less than than cooling that occurs from the pressure drop when using the stove.

A pack of 4 canisters is only a few bucks at the Asian market (harder to find the canisters at a "western" grocery store).
 
Before you buy a Wallas, look at all the threads on the C-Brats website about stoves. When the Wallas works it's great, but when it doesn't, it seems to do it at the worst times; like when it's 45 degrees in the cabin, and you have half-cooked bacon in the skillet. I replaced my Wallas with an Origo non-pressurized alcohol stove, and haven't looked back.
 
breausaw":1xqepriz said:
brevity":1xqepriz said:
I actually have one!

We sent it to Scan Marine for its periodic service, and while it was out we fell in love with a little portable butane stove. So I'm now in possession of a Wallas stove in great condition, just serviced, that is surplus to requirements.

Maybe we can work something out?
Click to expand...

Not to hijack the thread but just curious what butane stove did you fall in love with.
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Just one of the $30 ones you can buy at West Marine, Cabela's, REI, etc. - I have a hunch they all come from the same factory.

Mine is this one, I think: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/bella-tav ... --15939788
 
brevity":lcooha4q said:
breausaw":lcooha4q said:
brevity":lcooha4q said:
I actually have one!

We sent it to Scan Marine for its periodic service, and while it was out we fell in love with a little portable butane stove. So I'm now in possession of a Wallas stove in great condition, just serviced, that is surplus to requirements.

Maybe we can work something out?
Click to expand...

Not to hijack the thread but just curious what butane stove did you fall in love with.
Click to expand...

Just one of the $30 ones you can buy at West Marine, Cabela's, REI, etc. - I have a hunch they all come from the same factory.

Mine is this one, I think: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/bella-tav ... --15939788
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Well that's a nice looking stove from the picture I could use one as an extra burner. I managed to cook up some pretty decent meals on the boat but always have to deal with just two burners on the Wallace always thought it would be nice to have a third cook surface, plus if for some reason the Wallace cooktop crapped out I've got a backup.
 
Couple of notes:

One is that I also sold a freshly serviced Wallas to another C-Brat(s). They love it. It wasn't the type of stove for me though. So now we are both happy.

Two is that butane doesn't work as well at low temperatures as propane. Propane is basically good to any temp. you'd find yourself in (we used propane at our cabin, and it got down to -20º F semi-regularly - propane tank was outside).

Three is that Seaward/Princess make one of the portable butane stoves that looks just like all the others, but does have a safety cut-off. It also simmers well (low flame), whereas my previous, more generic one did not. Seaward/Princess/Whale have stopped making these as far as I know, but they still seem to be available (for now....). The one I have is dark grey.

Four is that even with the added safety feature, there is still the factor of the "who knows where they were made and they aren't exactly certified like real propane tanks" factor of the butane canisters. So I still don't consider them to be as safe as a properly installed "real" propane system. I accept the risk for now, but remove the cylinder each time and store it in a vented overboard locker (port lazarette).
 
For those using the propane/butane canister type, don't forget the safety issues--non sealing of the "valve" on the canister. At our L Powell gathering, one of the members noted that he had a leaking canister, and was able to "blow out the fire". I mention my friend who had 30% body surface area, 3rd degree burn, renal failure, coma for over a month from one of the leaking canisters which set things afire!

The first thing the paramedic asked during the medical incident at Lake Powell was "where is the propane?"….The patient had a high C O Carbon monoxide) level. Although propane/butane, is cleaner than some other fuels, there still is a risk--especially with a poorly adjusted burner.

Yes, we carry a propane single burner back up for the Wallas (not Wallace). The canisters are kept in the lazarette which drains overboard.
 
I just removed a Wallis stove from a 2004 22 C-dory I purchased one year ago. We only do day cruises so do not need a large stove, and are happier having more countertop space. The Wallis stove looks like it has not seen very much use. The heat side works great, but the diesel stove did not light on the first try (no, I did not read the owner manual!). I never looked into it, since I was removing it anyway.
If you are interested please let me know, and we can discuss. I do not have a price in mind at the moment (having just seen your post), but want to work out something reasonable.
 
Bob/thataway,

Did someone ever figure out the cause of the elevated CO level? Was it caused by propane/butane?

Boris
 
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