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Induction cookers on yachts: Why it’s finally feasible to ditch the gas

• November 25, 2020

Advances in electrical technology mean sailors no longer have to rely on gas for making hot meals and drinks. Rupert Holmes reports on the latest generation of induction cookers

With the advances in induction cooking technology, cooking with gas could become a thing of the past

For most of us, cooking with gas has been so much the norm both ashore and afloat that it’s easy to forget the march of yachting technology has the potential to offer better alternatives. Induction hobs have yet to be routinely adopted in the sailing world, but that looks set to change.

Ten years ago the idea of using electricity to cook on any serious cruising yacht would have been a non-starter. However, much has changed in the last decade, particularly the myriad of efficient and affordable ways to deliver large amounts of battery charge, even when cruising in remote locations, and the growing feasibility of fitting large lithium ion battery banks .

Equally, induction hobs have much to recommend them on a yacht. Energy transfer is extremely efficient, which means only the pan and your food is heated, whereas a gas stove heats air, which makes the interior of a boat even warmer in hot climates. At the other end of the spectrum, burning gas releases water vapour, which adds to condensation in cold climates.

Kenyon induction plates

In addition, finding gas can be a problem for longer distance cruisers, who may need to ship a variety of bottles and adaptors to suit those used in differing territories. But if you can generate and store sufficient electrical power to run an induction hob, it’s possible to be entirely self-sufficient in fuel for cooking over extended periods. Induction hobs are also easier to clean and the safety implications of burning gas in an enclosed space are eliminated.

Marine galley specialist GN Espace has waited a long time for the market and onboard infrastructure to be right to introduce an all-electric induction cooker. “Back when we started in 2008 we designed our cookers so that we could produce an electric version when the time was right,” director Ralph Olingschlaeger tells me.

“The market wasn’t there until things started to change a couple of years ago. Since then we’ve seen a rapid trend towards more onboard electrical capacity through the growth of lithium batteries and increased means to generate large amounts of power.”

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Products for the times

Olingschlaeger says there are still limitations in size and power consumption, but there are enough boats with sufficient battery and generating capacity in the 45-65ft segment for GN Espace to launch a product into this market. The electric version of the OceanChef is a feature-rich cooker that marries an induction hob to a multifunction electric fan oven with grill and a defrost function. It’s a 50cm wide product that can be fitted as a drop-in replacement for many marine cookers.

A power management system limits maximum energy draw to under 3kW, which means the unit can be used with inexpensive standard inverter technology. Nevertheless, it’s a sophisticated product, with a power-boost function enabling 2.5kW to be delivered to a single hob to get a pot boiling quickly. An algorithm is used to learn the heat settings needed to heat a pot from cold to boiling and then automatically reduce heat settings for simmering. There are also ‘bridge zones’ that allow a giant pot to straddle two induction zones.

What were the biggest challenges in creating the device? “Induction cooking is a mature technology that’s driven by the domestic market and its standard sizes,” says Olingschlaeger. The problem is that won’t work on a boat, where cookers even on relatively large craft are smaller than their domestic equivalents. As a result, he says development was an involved process that required a lot of lobbying to get components of an appropriate size and quality.

The OceanChef is thought to be the first gimballing electric cooker with induction hobs designed for the marine market

The first electric OceanChef was fitted to an Arcona 465Z in September. The company has also been in ‘very encouraging’ talks with a number of other builders of quality yachts. Looking ahead, Olingschlaeger says they also plan to develop a smaller model with fewer features at a lower price point.

As far as we know GN Espace is the first company to produce a properly marinised and gimballed induction cooker, but it’s certainly not the only one looking at this market. Dometic announced its Induction Cooktop aimed at the RV market back in 2016 and we’re told now has a product for the marine market in development.

Similarly American company Kenyon offers a number of two- and four-ring induction hobs aimed at various guises of outdoor cooking. Some of these have an optional silicone mat that helps keep pots in place. However, like Dometic, the firm has yet to introduce a gimballed option.

Prices for the OceanChef electric gimballed induction cooker start at £4,794, the non-gimballed alternative costs £1,295, and a built-in multifunction electric marine oven will set you back £2,895.

IKEA’s portable induction hob

Other induction cooking options

If you’re not ready yet to make the step up to lithium ion batteries and a full induction cooking system, but spend time on board connected to shorepower, a single zone portable induction hob is worth considering.

Members of the niche Marine Induction Cooking Facebook group are enthusiastic about these, with the unit simply sited on a worktop when in port. They can be surprisingly inexpensive – IKEA, for example, sells one for less than £40 (ex. delivery) [ed. It’s also available on Amazon for around £65 (inc. free delivery) ].

Beyond that, pressure cookers have long been de rigueur for cruising sailors as they markedly reduce cooking times, which minimises gas consumption and generation of unnecessary heat.

There’s also an increasing contingent with breadmakers on board. Of course, these are by no means essential – it’s possible to bake good bread on a stove top – but the convenience of a breadmaker is compelling. They are surprisingly frugal on power, using around 35Ah – a fraction of the daily electrical consumption of a typical yacht of more than 40ft – to bake a standard loaf.

Solar ovens, which gather heat from the sun to cook your food, are also worth considering. A key benefit for those venturing off the beaten track is the self-sufficiency element in that no fuel is used. They also add a layer of redundancy – you can still make warm food even if other systems have failed. On the downside, solar cookers are by necessity bulky and therefore take up valuable deck space.

First published in the November 2020 issue of Yachting World.

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Best boat cooker: how to choose an oven or grill for your boat

• July 5, 2022

Is your pie piping hot? Does your toast brown evenly? Does your kettle boil briskly? If not, you may need a new boat cooker. Chris Beeson tests ten of the best

Whether you’re roasting a chicken with two veg, browning a gratin and steaming new potatoes, or just warming a pasty and heating some beans, the right boat cooker makes a big difference to the comfort of life on board.

So why are thousands of us soldiering on with rusty, ancient cookers, fitted 20 or 30 years ago when our boats first left the yard, which now can’t even muster a half-decent piece of toast?

For this article, we looked at 10 two-burner marine cookers with oven and grill, to find which ones offered the best combination of performance, ease of use and value for money. You can use the results to inform your choice, but there are other considerations.

There’s budget, of course, but also how much space you have. Most northern European boats have a 450mm space, a legacy of the once-ubiquitous Flavel Vanessa oven and grill. The rest of Europe has a 500mm space but they’re no friends of toast, so there’s no grill. For a typical Brit, this is beyond contemplation.

Which brings us to the next consideration – do you choose a separate or combination boat oven and grill? The former usually allows you to use both simultaneously but means a smaller oven and a hole in the hob to vent the grill heat, which can be useful for heating food while you’re making toast but it is susceptible to hob spillages.

Choose the latter and you’ll get a bigger oven, but it will be less efficient because the heat escapes through a hole either on the hob or at the back, designed to vent the grill’s heat, and the grill itself hampers convection.

All in all, there’s a lot to consider

Best boat cooker options

Techimpex mastergrill.

The pan supports lift out for cleaning and the forward fiddle is low enough for a frying pan handle, but it’s the only one. It comes with a rack, baking/drip tray, grill tray and harbour lock. The position of the door lock means you can open it one-handed.

The hob’s grill vent has raised sides but some spillages will get through. It boiled water in 3 minutes and 46 seconds, the quickest on test, but toasted only a single slice.

The grill tray handle was tricky to remove. It was one of two on test with a thermometer, which may not be entirely accurate, but it’s a good indicator.

The oven, second biggest on test, heated very evenly.

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LP Voyager 4500

Leisure Products, of Bolton, also make the Bainbridge (formerly Plastimo) cooker range.

The Voyager has slide-lock pan clamps and front and back fiddles, which are secure but too high for the average frying pan handle. The pan support lifts out for cleaning but the hob’s grill vent isn’t raised enough to stop spillages onto the grill burner. You also need to fit your own harbour lock.

There is an oven setting guide in the manual so getting the right temperature isn’t entirely pot-luck. It comes with a rack and grill tray, but no baking/drip tray. The oven unlocks and opens with one hand.

It toasts two slices and took 5 minutes and 13 seconds to boil water. The oven was much hotter at the back.

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Bainbridge Neptune5000

The two-burner Neptune couldn’t be supplied in time for our tests, so we tested the three-burner version.

There’s an all-round fiddle at a good height for a frying pan, pan supports that lift out for cleaning, and two pan clamps. It has a good-sized oven, and a separate grill with the vent at the back. One AA battery provides electric ignition, there’s a simple spring lock for the oven door, and it comes with a rack and grill tray.

At 7 minutes and 16 seconds, it was the slowest to boil water. The grill toasted a single slice and the shortbread was burned at the back of the oven, yet still soft at the front.

Spinflo Nelson

The fiddles front and back are frying pan-friendly and the pan supports lift out for cleaning. Both burners are the same size, limiting options, but are set in wells, which should stop spillages entering the hob’s grill vent.

The oven was the second smallest on test, but comes with a rack, roasting dish and baking tray. The grill tray sits in a wire fiddle which stops it sliding out accidentally. The harbour lock gimbal isn’t suitable for yacht installation so you’ll need one fitted.

There are oven settings from 130-240°C. It boiled water in 5 minutes and 26 seconds, and toasted two slices. The oven had very good heat distribution.

Dometic Starlight

The pan supports lift out for cleaning but the hob’s grill vent is prone to spillages. There are no fiddles and the pan clamps have brass knobs which heat up despite the grill’s pull-out heat deflector.

It has a harbour lock but no door lock. Nor is there a grill tray, just a rack and a baking/ drip tray. There’s no oven setting indication on the knob, which controls both oven and grill, so you can’t use both at once despite them being separate.

It boiled water in 4 minutes and 46 seconds, and toasted one slice. The big oven burner and insulation meant it warmed quickly and cooked evenly.

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Eno Gascogne

This French combination oven-grill has three solid fiddles plus a frying pan friendly one at the front, and the pan supports lift off for cleaning. The door lock is top left, the AA battery-powered electric ignition top right. The edge of the oven door handle was sharp.

Using the grill means deploying the heat deflector, so you can’t close the door, and the big grill vent in the top of the oven (which vents at the back) means the oven warms slowly. There are no oven settings either.

It comes with a rack and a drip tray, which must be used to stop fat falling onto the burner in the oven base. The big wok-friendly burner boiled the water in 4 minutes and 42 seconds.

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This cooker doesn’t run on gas, but on bioethanol or denatured alcohol, which is not readily available in the UK but easy to get in France. We used meths, which works, but you do get that smell.

Pour the fuel into the canisters and the wadding soaks it up, preventing spills. There are two burners on the hob and a third in the oven, but no grill. The knobs move a plate that covers the canister opening, so you can control heat to an extent.

It has a harbour lock, a rack and a baking/drip tray but pan clamps are extra. Water took 5 minutes and 46 seconds to boil. The small oven took 25 minutes to reach temperature, according to its thermometer, and cooked very evenly.

Force 10 Two-Burner Compact Grill

This product stood out because the open door slides under the oven, keeping the cooker balanced so it doesn’t tip forward. Push the lock button, lift the handle and away it goes. It’s very neat but it does result in the smallest oven on test – too small to roast a whole chicken.

The pan supports and all-round fiddle lift and remove for easy cleaning, as do the Sabaf burners. Harbour lock and electric ignition are standard, and the water boiled in 4 minutes and 1 second.

The ceramic grill looked great but toasted just one slice. The shortbread cooked beautifully, thanks to the head diffuser/drip tray that made the oven even smaller. On the downside, when lifting the door handle, I burned my knuckles against the hot door.

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Levante Two-Burner Compact

This Essex company’s cookers were standard on Discovery and Gunfleet yachts as part of an integrated galley system, so the ovenware also fits the rails in the sink, fridge, and recesses on the saloon table.

The rack and grill trays slide on rails in the oven sides, so it’s easily cleaned, but this reduces tray size. The oven has temperature settings, and the hob has two super-efficient Sabaf burners.

Pan supports remove using a central bolt and the burners remove, too. There are fiddles all around with the front one frying pan-friendly. It has an oven door lock but no harbour lock, and electric ignition is powered by an AA battery.

The boil took 4 minutes and 35 seconds. The grill was excellent, easily making four slices, and the shortbread was near-perfect.

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Boat cooker conclusions

We learned several things from this test. First, high-volume boatbuilders don’t buy off the shelf. They give cooker companies a low price and a spec and ask them to deliver. So the cookers you find on many new boats are unlikely to be as efficient or as well made as the models we tested.

Secondly, most of the cookers we tested are based on 30-year old technology because it’s not economical for companies to invest in R&D for a market with just 2,000 UK unit sales per year.

The exception is the Levante, which has been recently designed. It’s an excellent cooker with great galley-wide design ideas. However the price-tag shows why.

But if you’re a keen galley chef and you can afford it, get the Levante. If you can’t, go for the Spinflo Nelson, which just shaded the Techimpex (£415) because of the secure two-slice grill, the extra ovenware that comes with it, and the burner wells which will prevent spillages dropping through the vent and onto the grill.

How we tested the boat cookers

Peter Spreadborough of SoCal in Southampton knows gas. He was part of the team that helped us blow up a yacht to make an important point about gas safety. He kindly agreed to host our test of galley cookers, adapted from a Which? test of domestic cookers.

First, we inspected the cookers. Are therefiddles all round or just at the front? Are they low enough to allow a frying pan handle to rest over them? Could the pan supports be removed for cleaning? Are the pan clamps easy to adjust and secure, with knobs that won’t overheat? Is there a harbour lock to secure the gimbals at anchor, electric ignition, a door lock and an inversion proof gimbal mount? How big is the oven, and what ovenware comes with it?

After that, we timed how long each cooker took to boil 600ml (two mugs) of water, cooling the kettle and replacing the water between each test.

Next, we gauged how well the grill toasted white bread after five minutes’ pre-heating.

Finally, we baked shortbread, – very sensitive to variations in temperature – at around 190°C to see how evenly each oven heated. Sometimes we burned it, but if it burned evenly, at least we knew the oven was achieving a consistent temperature.

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How to Select a Marine Stove

• By Lynda Morris Childress
• Updated: May 7, 2020

There’s no question about it: On cruising sailboats, an efficient, safe marine stove is as important as good sails, functioning systems and top-notch safety gear. The ability to prepare and enjoy home-cooked meals on board makes for a happy and healthy crew, and at the heart of it all is a reliable stove.

Many owners of pre-owned vessels have inherited the stove that came with the boat—with either happy or hair-pulling results. If you’re in the latter category, or if you wish to retire your once-reliable galley workhorse, it might be time to ponder an upgrade. There are many considerations, but one of the first things you should decide is: Which type of marine stove?

For upgrades, the three most prevalent types of marine stoves rely on liquid petroleum gas (LPG, or propane), nonpressurized alcohol and, in recent years, electric. Other types, such as kerosene and compressed natural gas (CNG) burners, have fallen out of favor for various reasons: Kerosene spills are extremely flammable, burners require priming before lighting, the fuel smells unpleasant, and the odor often permeates interior fabrics and the food itself. While some sailors still swear by it—it’s widely available and burns fairly hot—use of kerosene is waning. CNG made its appearance (along with LPG) in the 1980s, and early on was touted as the “safe gas.” Unlike LPG, it’s lighter than air and can’t settle in the bilges, though fumes can collect in other areas of the boat that aren’t well ventilated—and it still can explode. Today it’s hard to find and rarely used.

Butane, another form of liquid gas, has been used for years to fuel small, portable one- or two-burner stoves equipped with small canisters of fuel. Popular on smaller sailboats for simple cooking, and on some cruising boats as an inexpensive backup to the existing galley stove, it can be useful for preparing coffee, tea or one-pot meals without heating up the galley too much, but probably isn’t under consideration for an upgrade.

Diesel stoves are not widely considered either, but if you dislike propane and alcohol, stoves and ovens that use diesel forced-air technology, such as those made by Wallas in Finland (imported by Scan Marine ), might be worth a look. Prices range from $2,500 to $5,000.

Marine Propane Stoves

On most production cruising boats built from the mid-1980s on, marine propane stoves and ovens have been the rule. When you’re considering an upgrade, they are an excellent choice, though there remain skeptics who are either unwilling to install and maintain a propane system, or are downright terrified of propane and actually switch to an alcohol system for precisely this reason. LPG is heavier than air, and fumes can settle in the bilge if proper installation, usage and safety protocols aren’t followed, creating the potential for explosion. Most who use propane aboard safely feel that the benefits outweigh the risks: It’s available worldwide, the cost is reasonable, it burns hot and cooks food quickly, it’s odorless while burning, and it’s easy and safe to use as long as you practice strict safety measures. Propane stoves and systems on U.S. boats must meet American Boat & Yacht Council standards, which outline specific parameters for safe installation and use. The West Marine Advisor also offers tips on safe installation.

Marine propane stoves have improved over the years; most newer models have built-in safety thermocouples that automatically stop the flow of gas within seconds if a flame is not present. This feature, plus other required and optional safety measures—such as a leak-detection system, a dedicated exterior tank-storage locker, a simple electric solenoid switch that allows the gas to be shut off manually and remotely, and a vapor detector—are key to safe operation, along with careful use by all aboard. On today’s new-stove market, retailers report that the Force 10 gimbaled two- and three-burner series are top sellers. For a new two- or three-burner range, you’ll need to budget between $1,000 and $2,000, depending on make and model. If you’re short on galley space but still want propane, Eno makes compact two- and three-burner built-in and gimbaled propane cooktops, which sell for $300 to $400.

Marine Alcohol Stoves

Alcohol stoves burn denatured alcohol, and over the years they’ve suffered a bad rap: Older, pressurized models achieved widespread notoriety not for their cooking ability, but for their uncanny knack for setting anything above them (sometimes including the cook) on fire. Pressurized stoves were famously difficult to light; they required pumping and priming with alcohol to get the burners hot enough for sustained cooking, which often led to flare-ups and disaster. Compounding the problem was that an alcohol flame is nearly invisible, resulting in burns from touching a burner that was invisibly lit. Fortunately for fans of this fuel, newer, nonpressurized, highly functional models of marine alcohol stoves are available to eliminate the danger as well as the priming process. The Dometic Origo system uses canisters fitted with wool “wicks” that soak up the alcohol, allowing the fumes to be lit in a controlled way that avoids flare-ups. In addition to being nonexplosive, alcohol stoves are easy to install; every component needed comes with the stove.

But while alcohol has advantages, it also has drawbacks: Like kerosene, it has an odor when the stove is in use that makes some people queasy. It burns at a much lower temperature than either kerosene or propane, using more fuel and taking longer to cook food or even boil water, but fans of alcohol stoves claim they don’t notice or mind the slightly longer cooking times. Though more expensive overall than propane, stove alcohol is widely available in the U.S.; worldwide, it’s harder to come by. Nonetheless, alcohol marine stove proponents cite not having to worry about a possible onboard explosion and ease of installation as two benefits that outweigh all the drawbacks combined. According to retailers, the Dometic Origo 6000 is today’s top-selling alcohol stove/oven, followed closely by Dometic Origo stove-top units. New ranges are priced between $1,500 and $1,800; stove-tops are in the vicinity of $200 to $350.

Electric Marine Stoves

Until recently, electric stoves and ovens were found mainly on large powerboats and superyachts and would not have been a possibility for the average sailboat. But as new boats equipped with generators as standard equipment make their way into the mainstream market, and as more owners of older boats retrofit gensets, electric marine ranges and fixed or portable ceramic cooktops are making inroads. Most U.S.-made boat stoves require 120 volts; if a boat spends much of its nonsailing time at marinas with shore power available, or if running the generator each time the stove is used isn’t a problem, it may be a viable alternative. The price range for a new two- or three-burner electric marine stove and oven is $1,500 to $2,000; for one- and two-burner electric and induction cooktops, from the simple to the sublime, the price ranges from $100 to $900.

Induction Cooking

The newest trend in electric stoves is induction cooking, which cooks food using electromagnetic induction rather than conduction from electric heat or a flame. In simplified terms, when you turn on the stove burner, a metal coil beneath a ceramic cooktop uses alternating current to produce a magnetic field. When magnetic cookware is placed on top, voilà! The pot heats up, but the cooktop remains cool. The advantages seem endless: Induction stoves drastically reduce fire and burn risk, as the cooktop itself does not heat up; they don’t warm up the boat; they cook food fast and efficiently; and because it doesn’t ever get hot, the cooktop is easy to keep clean (and can double as extra counter space). One disadvantage to most electric ceramic cooktops on boats is the lack of rails or clamps to keep pots in place. Another is that induction cooktops require use of specific cookware with magnetic properties; when you replace your existing stove with one, you might also have to replace your pots. Kenyon Marine has addressed the problem of keeping pots on the stove with its innovative new Silken2 two-burner Trimline induction cooktop; it comes with a fitted, patented nonskid silicone mat that can be used during cooking. Another popular induction cooktop is the single-burner unit by Furrion. This technology is new and still evolving. If you’re on the fence about an upgrade, keep a close eye on marine induction stoves — they just may be the wave of the future.

Before You Buy a Marine Stove

Before you start to shop, answer some basic questions: How much stove do you need? How much room do you have in your galley? Where do you plan to cruise? The stove you select depends largely on how—and how often—you use your boat. If it’s a small boat with limited galley space, used mostly for daysails, weekend cruises, and the occasional overnight not far from home waters, a simple stove-top system (nonpressurized alcohol, butane or, if you have shore power, electric or combination alcohol-electric) might suffice. If it’s a midsize boat used for extended vacation or liveaboard cruising, you’ll likely want—and have room for—a marine stove with an oven. If there are only two of you aboard, a two-burner stove and oven might suffice; if you’re a family, consider a three-burner. Measure your space carefully and, unless you want to undertake a major carpentry project, be sure you select a boat stove that fits. (If you own a European-made boat, you’ll likely need to order a metric size.) If you cruise outside the U.S., choose a marine stove that uses fuel that’s available and affordable everywhere you plan to visit.

Depending on where and how you sail, there are also some stove safety features to consider. Almost all marine stoves and ovens are gimbaled, allowing them to swing back and forth, essentially remaining level when the boat is heeled (or rolling at anchor). Your best bet will be to go for a gimbaled replacement. Other safety features should include a sturdy, built-in safety rail around the outer edge to guard against pots sliding off the stove-top; a set of pot clamps to keep pots in place while cooking underway; and a latch that allows the oven door to be securely locked in place.

Choosing and installing a new marine stove doesn’t have to mean jumping from the frying pan into the fire. If you know exactly what you want before you shop and do your research on features and installation, outfitting your sailboat with a new stove that meets your needs will be worth its weight in comfort — not to mention delicious home-cooked meals.

Lynda Morris Childress and her husband, Kostas Ghiokas, cruise and charter their Atlantic 70 ­cutter, Stressbuster , throughout the Greek Islands.

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Cooking on an Electric Sailboat

Live off the grid!” That’s part of the allure of getting an electric boat and using solar, wind and hydroregeneration to power everything on board. No more diesel engine, no more propane stove, completely disconnect. Completely off-grid.

However, as Lee Corso on ESPN’s College Game Day says, “Not so fast my friend!” That’s because there is no electric cooking system today that is viable on a pure electric boat .

So, with the help of a few other sailors who between them and I have sailed over 50,000 miles on electric boats and spent years living onboard, Green Yachts put together this blog post about cooking on an electric boat.

And, the exciting part is an idea we have at the end of this blog.

First, an overview of today’s options for cooking on an electric boat:

LPG (Propane)/Butane - Most recreational boats today use a stove fueled by propane if used in the United States or butane in Europe. With two tanks, it provides a ~20-day supply of fuel for cooking. There are a plethora of different bottle sizes and adapter fittings meaning a boater traveling around the world has to get different gas containers that may or may not fit in a boat’s propane locker. And, a boat needs the propane locker to be located in the cockpit, be vented to the exterior, drain and have a solenoid operated from the galley that shuts off the gas flow at the regulator because propane is heavier than air and thus sinks, can collect in the cabin and if ignited, will create an explosion onboard. 

Induction cooktops and microwave ovens – an induction cooker or other electric stove is the safest stove one can have on board because there are no fuels or open fires onboard. Electric stoves are common on large boats that have a robust AC power system supplied by one or more marine generators. On sailboats and other recreational boats, an induction cooktop and microwave oven should only be used on an electric boat with a marine generator because they are energy intensive! A tale of two different boats illustrates this. Derek Rupe, an early pioneer in electric propulsion, has a gimballed induction cooktop and microwave oven on his Tripp 37 sailboat that he has been living on, cooking on and taking up and down the east coast of the US for years. His boat has a DC marine generator onboard, which makes an energy intensive induction cooker viable. Jimmy Cornell put an induction cooker and microwave onboard without a DC marine generator and had to turn back from his planned around the world trip shortly after getting started . In our opinion at Green Yachts, the #1 reason for this unfortunate outcome was that the induction cooker and microwave drew far more power than hydroregeneration under sail could provide.

Alcohol Stove –  An alcohol stove is the primary means of cooking onboard for both Sailing Uma and the Rigging Doctor , both of which are electric sailboats that have crossed the Atlantic . Sailing Uma also has a rice cooker and microwave that they use “sparingly” and mostly when plugged in to shore power.  Modern alcohol stoves store fuel in an absorbent material rather than under pressure like older alcohol stoves from the 70s and 80s, Like any fuel, alcohol has to be resupplied in port.

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) – Also found on older boats and on boats from southern California. Natural gas is lighter than air so it dissipates instead of collecting like propane and it is burns cooler than propane and thus is less explosive but since when does the word less making explosive sound any better on a boat? On the plus side, burning natural gas creates 50-60% less emissions than burning propane. Like for alcohol stoves and LPG, CNG has to be resupplied in port.

Future Innovation in Marine Cooking?

In our opinion at Green Yachts, while all of the above are viable depending on your boat setup, none of them are a slam dunk solution on an electric boat. All of them have their pros and cons. We believe the future of cooking on electric boats will look different than any cooking system we know of on boats today.

Two technologies we think have a lot of promise are solar cookers and pressure cookers. Both of these use different strategies that result in highly efficient cooking. We also like the idea of a multipurpose cooking station that is convenient and easy to clean.

Here’s an example of a solar cooker that is perfect for a picnic, a 12V pressure cooker that works great on an RV , a nd lastly, a multipurpose cooking station from the tiny homes movement. 

Imagine if you could combine these three into a marine cooking system that:

• Adds a slot in the multipurpose cooker for a solar cooker in which the solar cooker plugged in when slid into place.
• The multipurpose cooker also incorporates a 12V pressure cooker providing a secure location for it rather than it being at risk of flying off the galley counter. These two additions add highly efficient cooking that doesn’t use a lot of power.
• Make the coffee maker, griddle and toaster oven efficient and like the solar cooker and pressure cooker powered by 12V or 48V DC power. Currently, the multipurpose cooker is designed for an AC system in a land-based home.
• Create a complimentary station in the cockpit where the solar cooker can be put when pulled out of its slot in the galley and secured with the solar screens open for cooking so the solar cooker doesn’t go flying or the solar reflector screens don’t close or get damaged when the boat tacks or heels. And, this cockpit station needs to not be in the way when not in use for cooking.
• Make sure everything can be washed in salt water without rusting
• Gimbal it of course!

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Talk about mission creep! Three months ago I did some experimenting with induction cooking and wrote about it. And that spawned four more articles as I investigated the changes to a cruising boat’s electrical system required to support high loads like those from electric cooking.

During that process, members added a lot of wisdom in the comments, not only on electric cooking, but also on alternatives.

So now I’m going to pull all this together to come up with recommendations for the right type of cooktop and oven (if required) for various usage profiles.

The options are:

• Propane: By far the most common.
• Electric: Induction cooktop and in most cases a small electric oven—there is no such thing as an induction oven.

No, I’m not getting into solar stoves and slow or passive cookers. While interesting adjuncts, these are not practical as sole cooking sources, and we have to cut this off somewhere.

Also, I’m aiming this squarely at live-aboard cruisers who spend most of their time away from shorepower and who expect to be able to cook good meals at sea offshore .

It’s All About You

As so often in these things, the first step to making a good decision is to think realistically about our own needs. And in this case, our relationship with food.

In my experience, cruisers and prospective cruisers are divided into two groups:

• Those who live to eat, who are also almost always good and committed cooks, and who will not live anywhere without full-on cooking facilities.
• Those who eat to live, who can make do with a freeze-dried meal or sticky pasta and bottled sauce, cooked on a single burner, and think nothing of it.

I have been both. Back in the early days of my cruises to the high latitudes my idea of provisioning was a couple of cases of dried meals—came to be known on Morgan’s Cloud as “barf in a bag”—and some tins of soup and bottles of pasta sauce, together with a pile of terrible-for-you snacks. We had a three-burner stove with oven, but we could have gotten away with pretty much any cooker.

But then Phyllis, who is definitely a live-to-eat person, came into my life and things got better, in a whole bunch of ways, including the food.

A quick aside on Phyllis and food. While in her twenties she named her stomach Eleanor. She doesn’t remember why that particular name, but the reason was that she wanted to be on a first-name basis with a body part that made so many of her decisions, much like guys…oh, never mind.

Anyway, today Phyllis and I are total foodies who cook most of our meals from scratch and eat almost no processed food or prepackaged meals.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not claiming any virtue or superiority over the eat-to-live crowd, just making sure you know where I’m coming from, as it colours everything that follows.

So here’s the key takeaway when thinking about galley setup: The first thing each of us needs to do is figure out which of the above we are. But the thing is, that’s surprisingly difficult, at least for the eat-to-live group—us obsessed live-to-eat types know it—so here’s a test:

• Do you have a shelf full of cookbooks and/or hundreds of browser links to cool recipes?
• Do you have more than 20 herbs and spices in the cupboard?
• Do you never, ever forget to eat a meal?
• Does your day start with a discussion of the day’s meals and probably tomorrow’s, too?

If you answered “no” to any of the above, you are an eat-to-live person, or at least leaning that way. That’s cool, particularly since, as we will see as we continue, you have a lot more stove and fuel options than we live-to-eat types do.

By the way, if you have a partner who is of the other persuasion, there’s a simple answer. The eat-to-live one must go along with the live-to-eat program, or the relationship is doomed. We live-to-eat types are just not capable of going the other way—see, told you there was no virtue in our position.

The other thing to keep in mind is, if you are an aspiring cruiser taking advice from others, to make sure the ones you listen to are on the same side of the divide as you are. And watch out, because a lot of eat-to-live types are in denial. Perfectly understandable since they are happy with most anything put in front of them—a good attitude, too, particularly for a cruiser!

OK, with all that out of the way, let’s compare the options:

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Eight of the best marine cookers

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Dickinson Marine Mediterranean gas stove

Dickinson Marine’s Mediterranean stove features its trademark heavy-duty stainless steel construction, with laser cut decorative touches. It’s equipped with three efficient and powerful burners, and push-and-turn electronic ignition. 

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Eno Open Sea

Constructed using highly polished marine-grade stainless steel that lasts well in the marine environment and is easy to clean, the Eno Open Sea features twin burners and an enamelled oven.

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Dometic Marine Moonlight cooker

Dometic’s Marine Moonlight cooker comes with a gas oven, grill and three-burner hob. It boasts a heat-resistant glass door and interior light for easy viewing of what’s cooking. For safety, it has an oven door safety lock and safety ignition system.

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Taylor’s 030L diesel stove

Taylor stoves are fuelled by pressurised diesel, which is a sound alternative to gas. 

The 030L is the largest and most versatile in the range and offers an enamelled top plate hob with two burners, a grill underneath and a deep oven.

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GN Espace Levante

GN Espace high quality cookers and its Levante range is purpose-built for cruising sailors. 

The Levante comes with the choice of 2, 3 or 4 hobs. There is the option of a solid or glass door and it’s quick to heat, economical with gas and provides excellent cooking performance. It comes with a multi-directional gimbal system option which provides a stable platform for cooking.

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Tasman 4500 gas hob

The Tasman is a good budget option if you don’t need an oven.

This gas-powered cooker features twin hobs and a grill.

It is lightweight at 5.8kg (12lb 11oz) and compact, being just 45cm wide and 37cm deep. It comes with an enamelled pan and features one large hob burner and one standard burner. 

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Origo 3000 stove

The Origo stove is definitely aimed at smaller boats and daysailers. It provides a compact alternative to a large gas cooker. There is no oven and this simple cooker is fuelled by methylated spirits. The stove is topped up by removing a pair of canisters stored underneath the hob. The Origo is also available as a single-burner unit. It’s available with gimbals or can be mounted directly into a worktop.

Kuranda Nordic 85NDT diesel hob and heater

Another interesting alternative to a standard gas cooker, the Nordic NDT lacks an oven, but by way of an alternative, doubles up as a heater, being an excellent source of the sort of dry heat that gas installations are not able to provide. The Nordic can be run direct from your diesel tank and is flush mounted on your worksurface making it a smart, compact and practical option.

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Best boat cooker: 10 alternative options for gas-free cooking

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Rupert Holmes encourages a broad-minded approach when choosing the best boat cooker, considering options such as induction hobs and solar ovens.

Gas cookers used to be the standard choice on almost every boat, but there are good reasons why they are not necessarily the best boat cooker.

The dangers of fire or explosion are well documented, yet there are still plenty of older vessels without gas lockers that drain safely overboard .

Equally, most sources recommend changing flexible hoses every five years and regulators once a decade, but I suspect most are not.

Today there’s a wide choice of boat cookers to choose from, some of which are more economical than gas to run and easier to install.

Many other devices, from solar cookers to JetBoils, can aid preparing great food on board.

10 of the best alternative boat cookers

Alcohol stoves

Like Marmite, lots of people love them, but there are also plenty of detractors. A key drawback used to be the odours caused by the additives that give methylated spirits its distinctive colour. Today, the easy availability of bioethanol means this is no longer a problem.

Alcohol hobs may not be as fast to boil water as a gas stove, but they are still pretty good. We use one on Zest that’s as good now as it was when the boat was new 30 years ago and have no inclination to go to the hassle of installing a gas system.

This makes spirit stoves an excellent easy option for older boats in which the entire gas system, potentially even including the gas locker, needs to be replaced.

Unfortunately, production of the long-running Origo brand stopped a few years ago. The German online chandlery Compass24 has reintroduced similar products – the single burner Alcohol Pan 1500 (pictured above) and twin burner Spirit Cooker 3000 (which is also available via Amazon ) – but there doesn’t appear to be a gimbal set or pan clamps designed specifically for these models.

Pure alcohol is a flammable liquid, so carrying it on board demands appropriate care, but it’s soluble in water and solutions under 20% (around the strength of fortified wine) aren’t considered hazardous. A bucket or two of sea water will therefore render a large quantity innocuous.

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Diesel stoves.

It’s perhaps telling that yacht surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies uses a diesel stove on his boat in preference to a gas cooker.

In addition to the safety aspect, the fuel is far cheaper and very easy to source. As a result, some of the extra up-front costs can be recouped over time.

The most common by far are the Wallas 85 series hob (pictured above) and 87 series cooker and oven. These don’t use a naked flame and fumes are directed out of the boat, though electrical power is needed at start up.

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Induction hobs

The advantages of induction hobs over using a gas cooker are that burning gas creates water, which can add to condensation in winter.

In hot weather the direct heat transfer of an induction hob means the cabin is not heated as much as when using a gas ring.

Increasingly common on yachts with big battery banks and large arrays of boat solar panels , the power draw means they’re unlikely to suit most of us, unless connected to shore power, when a low-cost portable unit, like IKEA’s Tillreda (pictured above), can be used.

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Slow cooking

Slow cookers, the best known of which are Crock-Pots, also fall into a category of devices that need far more electric power than the average boat could possibly deliver.

While one could be used on shore power, their physical size means many smaller boats won’t realistically have space to stow one for occasional use.

However, there are a couple of alternatives that cook food in a similar way, without needing on-going power.

One option is a top-quality vacuum flask, such as the Thermos Stainless King Food Flask, which is rated to keep food warm for up to 14 hours.

Everything needs to be piping hot to start with, the flask needs to be pre-heated with hot water and it needs to be exactly the right size for the quantity of food you want to cook.

The flask will then keep the food sufficiently hot to continue cooking food in much the same manner as with a slow cooker.

Another option is the Wonderbag (pictured above) – a pot within a well insulated bag that will keep contents warm enough to continue cooking for several hours.

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Solar cookers

Another power-free variation on the theme of slowing cooking food over several hours, solar cookers focus heat from the sun onto the cooking area and are reported to have potential to work well, especially when preparing lunch, rather than an evening meal when the sun is lower in the sky.

GoSun’s Sport Marine (pictured above) is a folding model that encases the food in a cylinder in the focal plane of the cooker to prevent it being cooled by wind.

At the other end of the scale, the concept is so simple you can make a basic solar cooker yourself.

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Tefal 6L pressure cooker

Long a favourite of the budget constrained part of the liveaboard cruising community, pressure cookers work faster than a conventional saucepan, and require little heat input for simmering, saving both time and fuel.

This is marked when preparing dried goods such as chick peas, beans and lentils. They also produce far less steam than conventional cooking, which helps keep condensation at bay in cool or damp weather.

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Kelly Kettle hobo stove

The Kelly Kettle (pictured above) has many advocates and in many ways is the ultimate survivalist’s tool. It heats water in a chamber around the circumference of the device using twigs as fuel in the central void.

It’s a very neat idea, but it has a couple of drawbacks for use as a boat cooker – they cannot be used below decks and keeping sufficient fuel dry may be a challenge on smaller vessels.

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JetBoil flash stove

A much better option for water heating is the JetBoil, which is among the best designed of all cooking appliances.

The outside is insulated with a neoprene layer, which minimises heat loss, while the gas flame is focussed efficiently on the base of the container.

It will therefore boil water in an amazingly short period of time, using a tiny amount of gas. They are widely used as boat cookers in the offshore racing community, while for cruisers they provide a quick and easy source of hot or boiling water.

PBO reader Chris Comerie adds: “As an active rock climber/mountaineer for most of my life, this is a stove that I am very familiar with, have used regularly and can vouch for its efficiency. “I also have one installed in my small yacht, I mainly sail single-handed and find that this is a quick safe way of boiling water when you’re short-handed. “I have a self-built François Vivier-designed Beniguet and have installed a Jetboil mounted in a quality built stainless steel gimbal supplied by Safire Associates . “Notwithstanding that it’s a relatively expensive piece of kit, it’s a great product of which I could recommend, particularly if space is at a premium.”

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Cobb Premier Charcoal Barbecue Grill

Barbecues are a long-standing boat cooker favourite, allowing convivial cooking on deck in fine weather, when using the galley stove can make the cabin uncomfortably hot.

If possible, choose a model that can be both rail-mounted and taken ashore to use on a suitable beach.

Portable barbecues are ideal for use at anchor or on a swinging mooring, though not in the confines of a typical marina berth.

One of the most popular ranges is by Cobb, which has a flexible design that can be used for grilling, baking, frying, boiling and smoking.

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Omnia stove-top oven

Portable stove-top ovens, with a central void that allows heat from a hob to dissipate evenly, have been around for a long time.

They have many fans who use them for baking bread , pies and cakes, or cooking anything from fish to lasagne.

The Omnia is a classic example based on a 1940s design. It is 25cm (10in) in diameter, 15cm (6in) high and is lightweight, making it easy to stow.

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The Port of San Diego unveils the nation's first all-electric tug boat

The nation's first all-electric tug boat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

Operated by  Crowley Maritime Corporation , the  82-foot  eWolf will escort ships entering and leaving the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal using electric power instead of diesel fuel, helping slash greenhouse gas emissions at the port and its neighbors in Barrio Logan and National City.

"This is a big deal," said  port chairman Frank Urtasun  at a news conference Monday. "This is new technology."

Capable of speeds of up to 12 knots, the eWolf is powered by a  6.2 megawatt-hour main propulsion battery  and two electric drives. The tug has thrust — also known as bollard pull in the parlance of the shipping industry — of 76.8 short tons, which is more powerful than the diesel-powered counterparts at the port.

Constructed in Alabama, the eWolf is equipped with two small generators for emergency use that allow the boat to travel longer distances at a reduced speed.

"Like an electric car, you step on the gas and it jumps," said Paul Manzi, vice president of Crowley Shipping, based in Jacksonville, Fla. "All of the attributes that you have with an electric motor operation in a car or in an electric truck, you see here in the (eWolf) at massive scale. And it's extremely quiet so when it pulls away from the dock you literally won't hear any noise."

The tug boat's electricity will come from a charging station that is part of a microgrid facility equipped with two energy storage containers. Battery modules in each container have storage capacity of nearly 1.5 megawatt-hours.

Interconnected with the help of San Diego Gas & Electric, the charging station at the port is designed to allow the vessel to recharge quickly and reduce peak loads on the electric grid.

Operators plan to charge the eWolf overnight so it can perform its chores during daytime hours.

"This technology has individually been around for a while, but it hasn't necessarily been integrated and optimized to all work together — and that's kind of our role," said Bruce Strupp, vice president at  ABB Marine & Ports , the company that designed the boat's propulsion system. "Some of the technology is our technology, some of it's third-party technology, but we integrate it all together."

The electric tug boat is expected to begin commercial operations at the port in mid- to late-April, depending on the completion of the charging station.

Officials at Crowley did not release the eWolf's price tag, saying only that it cost about twice as much as a conventional diesel-powered tug boat of comparable size.

But, Manzi said, the company expects the eWolf's maintenance and operating costs will be "dramatically lower" than what's spent on a diesel-powered tug boat because the electric model has fewer moving parts.

The federal government also contributed a $17.8 million grant to the project.

In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that directed state agencies to transition off-road vehicles — including tug boats — and equipment to 100% zero emissions by 2035.

By replacing one of the port's diesel-powered tugs, the eWolf is expected to eliminate the consumption of about 35,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year. In its first 10 years of use, the electric tug boat is expected to reduce about 3,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the port and its surrounding areas such as Barrio Logan and National City.

"We're trying to be good neighbors and trying to be able to help to reduce emissions here to help the electrification movement," Urtasun said, adding that the port has spent about $130 million on various electrification projects.

Last year, the Port of San Diego became the  first in North America to install a pair of all-electric cranes  to load and off-load heavy cargo. Each 262 feet high, the cranes replaced an older crane that ran on diesel fuel. Together, the cranes expect to help the port reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47 metric tons per year.

The little (electric) engine that could: The Port of San Diego unveils the nation’s first all-electric tug boat

The 82-foot eWolf expects to eliminate 3,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide

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The nation’s first all-electric tug boat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

Operated by Crowley Maritime Corporation , the 82-foot eWolf will escort ships entering and leaving the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal using electric power instead of diesel fuel, helping slash greenhouse gas emissions at the port and its neighbors in Barrio Logan and National City.

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1:58 p.m. March 13, 2024 This story has been updated to show the correct amount of government funding that went to the project.

“This is a big deal,” said port chairman Frank Urtasun at a news conference Monday. “This is new technology.”

Capable of speeds of up to 12 knots, the eWolf is powered by a 6.2 megawatt-hour main propulsion battery and two electric drives. The tug has thrust — also known as bollard pull in the parlance of the shipping industry — of 76.8 short tons, which is more powerful than the diesel-powered counterparts at the port.

Constructed in Alabama, the eWolf is equipped with two small generators for emergency use that allow the boat to travel longer distances at a reduced speed.

“Like an electric car, you step on the gas and it jumps,” said Paul Manzi, vice president of Crowley Shipping, based in Jacksonville, Fla. “All of the attributes that you have with an electric motor operation in a car or in an electric truck, you see here in the (eWolf) at massive scale. And it’s extremely quiet so when it pulls away from the dock you literally won’t hear any noise.”

The tug boat’s electricity will come from a charging station that is part of a microgrid facility equipped with two energy storage containers. Battery modules in each container have storage capacity of nearly 1.5 megawatt-hours.

Interconnected with the help of San Diego Gas & Electric, the charging station at the port is designed to allow the vessel to recharge quickly and reduce peak loads on the electric grid.

Operators plan to charge the eWolf overnight so it can perform its chores during daytime hours.

“This technology has individually been around for a while, but it hasn’t necessarily been integrated and optimized to all work together — and that’s kind of our role,” said Bruce Strupp, vice president at ABB Marine & Ports , the company that designed the boat’s propulsion system. “Some of the technology is our technology, some of it’s third-party technology, but we integrate it all together.”

The electric tug boat is expected to begin commercial operations at the port in mid- to late-April, depending on the completion of the charging station.

Officials at Crowley did not release the eWolf’s price tag Monday, saying only that it cost about twice as much as a conventional diesel-powered tug boat of comparable size.

But, Manzi said, the company expects the eWolf’s maintenance and operating costs will be “dramatically lower” than what’s spent on a diesel-powered tug boat because the electric model has fewer moving parts.

The entire project — the vessel as well as the charging station — received four grants that added up to $13.67 million, with two grants of $10.9 million from the San Diego Air Pollution Control District, one grant of just over $2 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and $750,000 from the federal government’s Maritime Administration.

In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that directed state agencies to transition off-road vehicles — including tug boats — and equipment to 100 percent zero emissions by 2035.

By replacing one of the port’s diesel-powered tugs, the eWolf is expected to eliminate the consumption of about 35,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year. In its first 10 years of use, the electric tug boat is expected to reduce about 3,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the port and its surrounding areas such as Barrio Logan and National City.

“We’re trying to be good neighbors and trying to be able to help to reduce emissions here to help the electrification movement,” Urtasun said, adding that the port has spent about $130 million on various electrification projects.

Last year, the Port of San Diego became the first in North America to install a pair of all-electric cranes to load and off-load heavy cargo. Each 262 feet high, the cranes replaced an older crane that ran on diesel fuel. Together, the cranes expect to help the port reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47 metric tons per year.

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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Levante LPG Cooker

Compact in size but big on cooking capacity, the Gastronorm-sized Levante cookers are the ideal match for cruising yachts up to 45ft. The hob, thermostatic oven and full-width grill all give excellent cooking performance and use very little gas.

A choice of 2 or 3 burners to match your culinary needs make the Levante the perfect cooker for a cruising yacht galley.

Description

• Gimballed single cavity Electric Induction cooker with Multifunction Oven
• Marine grade stainless steel construction
• Appliance dimensions: W45cm H48.7cm D44.3cm
• Installation dimensions: W48.5cm H54cm D50cm
• Adjustable installation width –11mm to +40mm
• Weight: 35kg (36.5kg including accessories)
• Rotary controls
• Hob LED display
• Fault code display
• Thermostatically controlled oven with 1250W fan and ring element
• LED pilot light

energy consumption

• Induction hobs 2 x Octa zones (1.85kW/ 2.5 kW Boost))
• Integrated hob energy management system
• Connected load: 3.8kW 230v/50-60hz dual frequency
• Multi-function electric oven – Hot air, Hot air grill, Standard grill, Defrost
• Warming Function 44°C, 70°C, 94°C
• Dual Zone bridge function
• Full cover 1250W Electric grill
• Pot detection
• Solid door or glass door options
• Sturdy removable sea-rail hob surround and adjustable pan clamps
• Dual shelf system for Gastronorm or standard cookware
• 1 x GN 1/2 tray, 1 x wire trivet, 1 x wire shelf

Levante 2 burner

2 x 1.5kW high performance

Levante 3 burner

1 x 1.1kW, 2 x 1.5kW high performance

Optional MDG

• MDG Multi-direction gimbal system (optional)
• MDG system – adjustable multi-directional gimbal system
• Fully adjustable installation width – 48.5cm to 60cm

Accreditation

What our customers say, how to order.

If you are interested in purchasing one of our GN Espace cookers or any galley equipment, please get in touch using the form, or by contacting us at either:

[email protected]

or by calling us on +44 (0)1992 893713

How to pay?

Payment method accepted: bank transfer preferred, debit or credit card possible (charges may apply depending on credit card)

How we deliver:

We offer Worldwide Delivery and Support, and regularly deliver to clients all around the globe (even to the most remote islands) using a reliable network of logistics companies. Please get in touch us to find out how we can help you, costs and logistics for this.

If you require delivery outside of the UK, we will need to acquire tax rebate through DPD

Ordering and delivery process

Our ordering system is very personalised. We like to speak to every customer pre-purchase, to make sure they are ordering the right products for their needs.  

If you would like to purchase one of our products, please either drop in the enquiry box, or send an email to:

[email protected] for products for campervan, caravan, leisure/ Recreational Vehicles and canal boats

[email protected] for products for marine (yachts, catamarans)

Due to the rather specialist nature of our cookers, we tend not to deal through distributors or retailers. We prefer to deal directly with our customers, as we feel we can offer a better service that way. That having been said, we do of course deliver all over the World.

As we hand-build our cookers and ovens to order, please allow 5-6 weeks for production and delivery of your purchase. For accessories only, please allow 2 weeks. We'll endeavour to keep you informed about timeframes throughout the process.

The product is boxed and palletised. We use reputable and reliable delivery service in the UK to the address of your choice. Delivery costs are charged at an additional fee, you can of course collect from our premises by arrangement. We would be glad to welcome you and show you how we build our cookers.

We offer Worldwide Delivery and Support, and regularly deliver to clients all around the globe (even to the most remote islands) using a reliable network of logistics companies.  Please get in touch us to find out how we can help you, costs and logistics for this.    

The general process for delivery outside of the UK is as follows: 

• Products are sold to you excluding VAT, so you will need to pay VAT at your local rate
• Upon arrival into your country, Customs will contact you to pay any VAT charges.
• We will provide you with a tracking number and we would suggest tracking the delivery yourself too, in order for the process to be as fast as possible and to avoid hold ups in customs.
• Once you've made the payment, your product will be cleared for onward delivery.

Product Questions

We prioritise the best quality materials with our products, but over time, parts may break and need replacing.

If you would like to order any spare parts - please email [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you to help and organise delivery.

All of our products have been designed with efficiency in mind. They use low energy and have smart management systems to keep energy usage at a minimum. Please see the brochure for a breakdown and real world examples from each of our appliances.

All of our GN Espace cookers and ovens have a 2 year warranty

Installation Process

We know this can seem daunting, but a truly worthwhile process to enable removal of gas from your vehicle or boat, and means that you can be free and flexible for longer periods.  

For advice on how to start the transfer and to migrate to a new system, please visit victronenergy.com to understand more.

For electric: All of our 230/240v induction/electric cookers are 50/60hz compatible without modification. Should you require to run them on a 110/120v electrical ‘house’ system, then all you would need in addition - is a step-up autotransformer and for your convenience. See details of the Victron unit to understand more.

For Gas: our products will need to be fitted by a certified engineer.

If you are purchasing an LPG Gas, a registered professional will need to install the model  

If you are purchasing an electric cooker – this is very straightforward and you will be able to do it yourself. We provide installation instructions with all our cookers and ovens.

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