Catamaran Cruising

Achillea 8m catalac<br><br>We have an old electolux rm&nbsp;&nbsp; (3way fitted )fitted. I know there are&nbsp; doom mongers out there but &nbsp; I was careful in fitting, lining the hull side, cupboard sides and the underneath of the worktop with ceramic tiles glued with fireproof silicone (low mod constructional) I also cut and fitted ceramic tiles to the areas on the back of the fridge where the insulation is exposed . So when the gas is used (not at sea)it is in a completely flame proof 'box'&nbsp; I&nbsp; put a large vent under the pilot light and fitted a tiny 12v .01ma&nbsp; fan to make sure pilot gets enough oxygen (reduced oxygen causes CO) The flue if you can call it that is led through a stainless tube at the side of the sink.Iit works well and the 2 carbon monoxide monitors&nbsp; fitted have not sounded in once in 4 years.We do use mains when possible in marinas and 12v occasionally&nbsp; when we have to run the&nbsp; engine on a long trip .When on gas, only setting 1 or 2 are used as 3 freezes the milk and lettuce ! In actual fact the pilot is very small and has a flame failure device fitted.We find having a normal front opening door at the side of the sink comfortable to use.Once down to temperature it stays cold while switch off at sea for 24/36 hours but packing the fridge thoughtfully helps&nbsp; .&nbsp; A 4kg propane last 9/10 days in constant use.<br>

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