Convert ot Induction?

[Martin610]

Has anyone converted their electric stove top to induction? I've been giving that some thought. Not sure how straightforward that would be, seems like you might have to remove the oven to make the swap. Not sure what induction cook tops fit the space.

I like induction as it uses less electricity and is easier on the batteries, especially on the hook. I wouldn't have to use the generator as much. I have a portable induction burner that I run off the inverter. Does a wonderful job at only 900 watts, vs the 1200 watts per burner the electric cook top uses. The princess electric cook top seems to draw power faster than my batteries can provide. However, setting up the portable induction burner can be a hassle.

Maybe someone has experience to share.

Thanks,

-martin610

 

[dbsea]

Hi Martin,

While I didn't do it on my Cutwater (I have the Force 10 propane), I changed out an old alcohol electric stove on my "starter boat", a 1997 Larson 290 Cabrio with a 2-burner induction drop in. I got it on Amazon, wasn't terribly expensive. It looks like the exact one I got isn't available anymore, but here's a similar one:

https://www.amazon.com/Empava-Electric- ... 07W193CHL/

You could wire up a weatherproof GFCI plug box (I'd probably go this way if there's not one already) and just plug it in or strip the plug off and hardwire it to whichever circuit your existing electric is attached to. Keep in mind the one above requires a 20amp circuit.

The really good Kenyon induction cooktops are well north of $1000 and require 240V, so not really appropriate for our little boats!