Albin 25 Under Counter Stove Dimensions

[Redjack]

Hi, could anyone tell me the dimensions of the space under the kitchen counter in an Albin 25 for the stove? I’m trying to figure out if a gas stove I have will fit but don’t currently have access to my boat
Thanks in advance.

[tribologist]

Sorry for not noticing earlier. Our boat is just outside the garage! I been laser focused on indian engine importing. 21” wide. 12.5” deep opening and an extra 3” undercut. 6” from cover plate to bottom

[DesertAlbin736]

I would recommend a KISS, "keep it simple" solution. If you can find one an Origo 2 burner non pressurized Alcohol stove fits nicely. Does not need LP or CNG plumbing & vented tank lockers. Doesn't flare up like the old Princess type pressurized "curtain burner" stoves that need the burners preheated to vaporize the fuel. They fit perfect & cook just fine, perhaps just a little alcohol smell.

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The principle of operation is simple. Fuel is held in absorbent material in a stainless steel canister. Flame is controlled and extinguished by dampers operated by knobs on the front of the stove. The stove is lit with a BBQ lighter. The canisters are accessed by lifting up the top of the stove. Fuel is added by removing the canisters and pouring denatured alcohol or methyl hydrate into top opening of the canister. No muss, no fuss. Just don't try pouring fuel from the 1 gallon or 1 qt tin cans sold at Home Depot, Lowes, or hardware stores. Use an MSR backpack camping fuel bottle as a ready bottle & fill it from from the tin can using a funnel. Origos are out of production, so you'd have to look for a used one on eBay or somewhere.

Propane is great too, IF you follow ABYC codes for approved hoses, solenoid shut off valves, and storage locker for the tank that is vented overboard, and have a fume sniffer CO alarm in the cabin as explosive propane gas is heavier than air and will settle near the deck or in the bilge.