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Old 03-15-2013, 03:50 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by Chris and Roger View Post
Hi we might have to switch to electric stove. Was wondering if you think a house battery or genset would need to be used................
Trying to operate an electric range from a battery and inverter would be a losing proposition. You would need an industrial sized inverter and enough batteries to where weight is a consideration. And you would have to run the boat for days to recharge the batteries.

I cook with a propane stove and it's as good or better than my natural gas stove at home. An ABYC compliant stove and propane system is not inexpensive, but it's a great solution for cooking away from shore power.

Someone else will have to tell you about diesel stoves, I am not familiar with them.
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