This may not be the group to be asking about propane stoves.
I'm inclined to ditch the alcohol stove on our Cape Dory 27, mainly because the flame is not particularly hot. An electric induction stove top would be my choice, once we get our project boat onto the water, but such a decision would not be dirven by safety considerations. It's more a matter of being consistent with the ethos that's carrying me through the electrification challenge in the first place: minimize carbon footprint.
Having said that, if you want to opt for propane, the sources I suggest you consult would be American Boating and Yacht Council (ABYC) on the safe installation and use of propane systems; and various other sources include Boat US, West Marine, and nationaly publications such as Cruising World Magazine and Practical Sailor.
As Crusing World has noted, "On most production cruising boats built from the mid-1980's on, marine propane stoves and ovens have been the rule." [*] They go on to say that, although it is an inherently dangerous fuel, "Most who use propane aboard safely feel that the benefits outweigh the risks: it's available worldwide, the cost is reasonable, it burns hot and cooks food quickly, its odorless while burning, and it's easy and safe to use as long as you practice strict safety measures."
Saying "safe to use" is a bit disingenuos, but I think the point is that correct installation and use will mitigate the inherent risks of the fuel.
And after all, isn't that we're all doing aboard with our electric propulsion systems .... mitigating and managing the inherent risks of the energy source?
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Thomas VanderMeulen
"Grace O'Malley"
Cape Dory 27
Monroe, MI
* ["How to Select a Marine Stove"; Crusing World Magazine; May 7, 2020, online source]
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