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UNBOXING Origo 3000 Alcohol Stove | Ep. 1
1 January 2025 · 16 min · 2K views · La Paz
What this video covers
The owners of a sailboat in La Paz, Mexico, replace a three-burner propane range with a vintage Origo 3000 alcohol stove to reclaim storage space in the stern lazarette and eliminate the risks associated with propane storage and potential leaks. The transition addresses difficulties in sourcing compatible propane tank fittings internationally and avoids the need to construct a dedicated, sealed fibreglass locker for propane tanks.1:53 The Origo 3000, a non-pressurised, passive-burn stove, offers a smaller footprint than the previous Princess range.3:45 The crew sources the stove from Parker Marine after experiencing repeated shipping damage with aftermarket knockoffs from the United Kingdom.5:28 They test the unit using denatured ethanol purchased from a local pharmacy, noting that while alcohol stoves typically provide lower BTUs and slower cooking times than propane, they operate without flammable fumes.12:13 The installation involves fabricating a custom gimbal set, as the stove lacks the factory-original hardware.9:35
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