Dan-
We own Clairebuoyant #132. We replaced the original stove with a 3 burner Force 10. It sticks out a couple inches further, but is a substantial improvement. The two burner F-10 would fit a bit better.
We had to shim the gimbel mounts, and move the stainless steel bar in front a bit, nothing major.
I’d also revisit the propane delivery system. For some reason ours had two solinoid valves, one at the tank, and one at the galley. The copper tubing was getting a bit long in the tooth. We replaced it all with a preassembled propane hose, and also replaced the regulator as well. We now have one solinoid valve in the tank locker, and unbroken hose line to the stove.
Also check the copper drain line from the bottom of the tank locker to the transom drain. At least two boats, including mine have had this line corrode through, opening the interior of the boat to propane vapor. You will have to remove some plywood to trace this line all the way through, but it fails where you can’t see it easily.
Finally, in the port cockpit locker, forward there is a spot where the propane line, electric lines and the bolts on the lifeline stanchion base are close together. Check here for corrosion on the propane line and chafe on the wiring.
Hope this helps.
Quent
Edgewater, MD

Probably the one, but I’ll go measure to be sure. That will be tomorrow as it is raining hard (Hannah) as I write. Claire decided that she wanted both the big burner, and the ability to put a big pot on the stove. Seems to be a good choice.
Quent

Replacing the boat stove is on my to-do list. It costs between about $1000 and $1500 to replace the unit. Given stiff competition from other various projects on the boat for funds, it hasn’t worked its way up to the top of the list yet. The oven stopped working last year, so I’m stuck using the microwave for anything that I might want to put in there. You can’t make toast, and I’m not sure I’d want to cook a rib-roast in there.

The original stove is a Hillerange Princess stove. It’s not a bad unit, but it isn’t the best choice. When you open the door, it unbalances the stove. It would be a drop-in replacement and they are a good value. They are still available from this guy for about a grand + shipping.

http://stores.ebay.com/GEARBUSTERS

Force-10 makes a nice range that would fit in the galley. It runs about $1400 + shipping.
http://www.postmarine.com/details.asp?item=63351

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Rich Carter

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I put in the Seaward 3174 last year. I just could not
justify the extra 500 bucks for the Force 10. I have
not been disapointed. It’s a great stove.
They are on just about every production boat out
there.
alan
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