Readers share their thoughts and opinions

Alternatives to using gas

While flicking through the pages of PBO’s July 2022 issue, on ‘Alternatives to gas’ my eye was immediately drawn to the Jetboil which, as correctly stated, was originally developed for the camping market.

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. However I also have one installed in my small yacht, I mainly sail singlehanded and find that this is a quick safe way of boiling water when you’re shorthanded. I noted that Rupert stated that ‘you need to make up a bracket for safe installation’. 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.uk.com

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.

Chris Comerie

Using lanolin to antifoul a prop

I have enjoyed your series on restoring the project boat, particularly the part where to arrive here in Australia this may seem a little late, but here is my take on protecting my propeller from growth.