Hey, In the scheme of things, this is important !

[TheOtherLine]

Who has the 411 on a 12v single cup coffee maker ??

Stainless (so it doesn't corrode) is preferable but I'll take whatever comes recommended from our well seasoned boaters....coffee drinkers...

 

[TunaJoe]

I use those Starbucks tubes of powdered coffee. I think they are called Via?
All you need is hot water. Taste is great too.

 

[jeffnick]

I agree it's important...very important. And I've tried 'em all. Single cup 12vdc coffee maker, 12vdc immersion coil, propane burner percolator. I even made 'designer' single cup packets by adding a single cup of my favorite grounds to a filter and tying it off. Then put it in the cup and pour boiling water over it. IMHO, 12vdc is not an acceptable way to make coffee on a boat, and propane is a pain.

Once you try it this way, you'll never go back. A pull of the cord and four minutes later you've got 2 12oz cups:

That generator will also run a George Forman cooker, or cabin heater, or small microwave (and in my case it was also used for a 6,000BTU boat air conditioner).

 

[TheOtherLine]

OK. I think I have a solution. The 12v stuff began losing it's appeal. The issue being the amp draw. While a generator would solve a lot of problems, I was not prepared to spend the $ for a generator.

So, instead I found this at West Marine.

Runs on Butane. Comes in a can the size of a spray paint can. 4 " high, by 11" wide and 13" deep. Very light, comes in it's own plastic case. Boils 16oz of water (already tested it) in 4 minutes.

From there, I can use those Starbucks things Joe was talking about.

$29 after my $10 West Marine rewards cert.

Other advantage is that, at least here is FL, a boater with stove is allowed X lbs of fillets to consume, which are NOT subject to the bag / catch limits on certain species. Hmmm.

So, thanks all for your ideas.

 

[DaleH]

I run a propane stove on my galley I custom built in my 2520. I heat the water and use a polycarbonate 'French press' to make the coffee .. nothing tastes better than fresh brewed coffee!

 

[Bryan 2530]

TOL - my 2530 came with that exact stove and it works great.

 

[scottymac.mac]

question for you guys, why dont any of you use a power inverter? I have a 1200 watt inverter im getting ready to install on my 2320. I have been using these for years, works great for tvs, coffee pots, heaters or anything 120volt that is less than 1200 watts. Almost any regular household app will work. It dose not drain the battery with the engine running and is good for about hour on a heavy load with engine off. But since I have two batteries, if I run one down I start the engine and in a few have the other charged back up. You can get these at most hardware stores or auto stores from 80 to 200 bucks depending on size. I feel its much safer than portible propane heaters, and its not noisey like a generator.

 

[TheOtherLine]

question for you guys, why dont any of you use a power inverter? I have a 1200 watt inverter im getting ready to install on my 2320. I have been using these for years, works great for tvs, coffee pots, heaters or anything 120volt that is less than 1200 watts. Almost any regular household app will work. It dose not drain the battery with the engine running and is good for about hour on a heavy load with engine off. But since I have two batteries, if I run one down I start the engine and in a few have the other charged back up. You can get these at most hardware stores or auto stores from 80 to 200 bucks depending on size. I feel its much safer than portible propane heaters, and its not noisey like a generator.

I don't know why I don't use a power invertor. other than coffee not sure what I would need one for...

 

[Megabyte]

IMHO, 12vdc is not an acceptable way to make coffee on a boat

I have to agree.
I bought a 12vdc coffee maker and the Admiral and I tried it out after spending the night on the hook.

After waiting 45 minutes for the coffee to finish brewing, we decided that a 12vdc coffee maker was a no-go.
It's been sitting on the shelf, unused, ever since.

 

[SommerTime]

Hey Dale: Can you post a picture of your galley?

 

[TopShot25]

I went with the Honda 2000 and a 120V coffee maker also. Everything else either sucks or is pretty much a pain. I have an inverter also but I like the gen. better.