INVESTIGATOR 563

Nice job Huey. I never dis the humble pop rivet, it’s a great fixing system and I’ve been using them for 50 years. How will you mount it for use on the boat?

Thank you Ozzie,

It’s a bit rough round the edges but will do the job for now.

Will probably make a weather resistant box with a handle of SS or rope.

Ultimate goal is to make a custom galley box that holds everything from couple plates, eating utensils, cups, brew kit and enough food for a cruise.

Also possibly make a matching washing up station with a small sink hand pumped tap with fresh and grey water container.

Both would fit under the cockpit inside the cabin and roll or slide out whichever is the most secure.

Just been watching a lot of YouTube, it’s not a new idea. I don’t own an investigator yet so would depend on what comes with the boat I buy just waiting for the right one at the right time so have to wait so it fits the space perfectly and secure as light as possible to.

Until then will probably use the mess kit on a smaller day sailor that can give me a fix.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wollong ... 1294444537

Wooooh. For those that already have an Origo stove. Lock it in the safe

Or a bit more affordable… https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/goolwa/ ... 1304599311

Ozzie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 12, 2023 3:49 pm https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wollong ... 1294444537

Wooooh. For those that already have an Origo stove. Lock it in the safe
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That Origo 2burner price is crazy!. The almost identical brand new copy by Compass24 now called "Compass 3000" is 320pounds sterling (plus freight) allot "cheaper"

(Update: Not sold in 2025)

For an Investigator563 the "Compass 1500" single burner is 230 pounds sterling )plus freight) (Update: Not sold in 2025)

https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/o ... oat.27663/

Hi Andrew, poking around on the net looking at “images” for small sailboats as it often turns up interesting stuff. This one popped up with a “Sea Swing “ stove in operation. Thought you’d be interested. Cabin looks cosy with kero lamp and stove. It would need to be bloody cosy to get be out in the cabin now it’s freezing here during the day let alone at night. 9degrees but feels like minus 2

That's an interesting gimball system for a small yacht Ozzie,
Have seen a few DIY gimball systems online too, like one to hold a trangia on a 12ft welsford scamp.

Got another "boat" stove to add. Bought a Trangia 25 recently, it's the big brother of the trangia's. Has more holding capacity than my faithful T27. Like the kettle makes 3 hot cuppa's in one boil. It should be good for bucketbath water heating or crew food aboard.
https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/t ... cooker-set



Also bought the gas burner for it, yet to try it but should be very quick and roars

Ozzie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 12, 2023 3:49 pm https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wollong ... 1294444537

Wooooh. For those that already have an Origo stove. Lock it in the safe
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Finally, Picked up an Origo 3000 on marketplace, waited about 10 years as they rare as up here. It's a bit rough as was grey nomading it for years, and they must've spilt the meths and fried the labelling a bit, then was shedded for ages, but it fired up easily and passed the billy boil test. Have cleaned it up with detergent and "barkeepers friend". Each burner output is 2kw (7000 BTU) in theory, about twice the heat output of the HPV Salsa or Trangia.

Just bought some 3mm hard neoprene mat at B's (45x45cm, for door seals) plan to try making canister seals for it. They should stop fuel evaporation when not in use. It's got monster sized fuel canisters which hold 1.2L each which run for 4.5 hrs on full or 10 hrs on low.

Checked online and The alternate Origo's (and parts) from Compass24 in Germany (Spirit Cooker 1500 and 3000) are unavailable now.

Found that fb market place is a good platform for finding well-priced items.

eg. Origo 3000 cost A$220. Also picked up a fbmp Maxie 2 burner for A$50 They both burn well.

Ozzie not sure if it was a blessing or a curse, but i joined the Classic Camp stoves (and pressure lanterns) forums. This has led to aquiring a fair few vintage stoves and lanterns (most $50-$100 range, but did go for a few beauties with copper or brass steam-punk tanks for sub $300..) It's not a bad hobby regarding budget, seems to slip below the Admiralty radar

Noticed that fleabay similar items cost way more 2x -3x more than my local fbmp, a tip for frugal investors,

Good find on the Origo Andrew. Those tanks would last a bit, power an F18 I think Fb marketplace has won the battle. Gummy is a shadow of its former self these days . 10 pages of cars, a fishing rod, 10 pages of cars, a reel. Its just the evolving trend. I remember when the Trading Post was the goto for boat stuff. Even remember the paper version. It still operates online. Even fleabay has evolved. It’s predominantly a vehicle for commercial sellers and backyard importers these days .