David Tyler wrote: I've had only good experiences with John Gardner. The trouble is for me that he can only take payment by Sterling cheque, and that doesn't suit me. The price for spares is now higher than I'm prepared to pay, and I've got tired of the continual maintenance that the burners require. I've taken out my 028 hob, and bought an Australian-made Maxie alcohol hob. I must say that this is a great advance over such as the Origo cookers, it's clean, and easy to light. It's slower than a Taylors in peak condition, but as good as one in poor condition, and as good as many boat's propane burners. "Metho" costs the same as "Kero" here in Australia, but I suspect that I'll be using more of it.

Anyone want to buy a Taylors 028 hob, with a stainless steel top that is a great improvement over the usual dirty cast iron top, a Taylors 030L separate oven, and the pressure tank and filters? I'm going to keep them aboard in case of need, but I don't think I could bear to go back to them. I'd rather blow myself up with propane.

Anthony Cook wrote: The cooker aboard Zuleika Louise was a Taylors model 029, believed to be ex Badger, and at around 40 years old, was looking (and acting) its age. 

 I planned to have it overhauled but, on consulting the local experts it transpired they had a reconditioned 030, which I couldn't resist.  After a thorough briefing on what to do, I installed it myself on Sunday, complete with pressure tank, filter, on-off valve and lots of pipework and to the amazement of all hands it works a treat, with no leaks anywhere.

If anyone needs help in this direction the company concerned is www.taylorsheatersandcookers.co.uk.  They are based in the New Forest, Hampshire,  and the very knowledgeable and friendly proprietor is John Gardner on 07871 477591.