Curo: The Electric Galley Enclosure for Sailors Who Cook
Built for sailors, by sailors.
Curo is a stainless-steel gimballed marine oven enclosure that replaces gas cookers with a clean, fully electric galley. Designed through real offshore experience, it pairs a two-zone induction hob with a compact combination oven to deliver safe, reliable and efficient cooking at sea.
Product Overview
Curo is a purpose-built electric oven and hob enclosure for monohull sailing yachts. It removes the need for gas onboard and offers a safer, simpler and more sustainable way to cook.
The design has been proven over two years of full-time liveaboard sailing from Sweden to Greece. It has performed consistently at anchor, under sail and in harbour.
Why Choose an Electric Marine Oven?
Switching to an electric galley removes many of the challenges of cooking with gas onboard. There are no gas bottles to refill, no regulators, and no open flames — just controllable, efficient power.
- Freedom from gas – no more refilling bottles, hunting for regulators, or worrying about leaks.
- Safe by design – robust gimballed enclosure with 6 mm mounting plates and a removable retaining plate.
- Marine-ready cooking: Designed for a Panasonic combination oven plus a two-burner induction hob.
- Reliable: Strong construction, minimal moving parts and simple maintenance.
- UK manufactured: Built by a family-run sheet-metal specialist.
- Sustainable: Supports the move toward fully electric, low-fossil-fuel cruising.
Product Details
Curo is engineered specifically for marine use, with a stainless-steel structure and a gimballed design suited to offshore sailing. All dimensions match standard monohull gas-oven footprints, making upgrades simple.
Specifications
- Material: Stainless steel throughout — 2 mm plate, 4 mm retaining plate and 6 mm gimbal.
- Dimensions: 530 mm (W) × 460 mm (H + 25 mm fiddle) × 440 mm (D).
- Fit: Compatible with most monohull gas-oven cut-outs, ideal for replacing legacy cookers.
- Weight: 12–15 kg, designed for rigidity and smooth gimballed motion.
- Installation: Two vertical surfaces required. The front retaining plate removes for easy oven drop-in and secure locking.
- Manufacture: Built in the UK using marine-grade materials for offshore reliability.
Appliances
Oven Compatibility
Curo is engineered for one proven oven model to ensure safety, reliability and a clean built-in finish. The enclosure is designed specifically for the Panasonic NN-CS89LBBPQ, a high-quality 4-in-1 combination steam oven with the exact size and door style needed for secure gimballed installation.
Using a standard domestic appliance has clear benefits. It avoids the risks of unknown all-in-one marine units, makes warranty support straightforward and ensures easy replacement in future. To change the oven, simply remove the retaining plate, slide the oven out and fit the new one — no specialist tools required.
This Panasonic oven offers convection baking, steaming, grilling and microwaving. It uses full-size trays, has a traditional fold-down door suited to boats and includes intelligent auto-cooking features. For example, a baked potato that normally takes an hour can finish in around 20 minutes using combined steam, microwave and convection. We have used this oven daily for more than two years as full-time liveaboards, proving its durability and performance offshore.
Hob Compatibility
The hob platform is intentionally flexible. Any two-burner domino-style domestic induction hob under 55 mm deep will fit. This gives owners freedom to choose a brand and feature set that suits their budget.
Most modern induction hobs in this class deliver similar benefits: fast heating, precise control, cool-to-touch surfaces and easy cleaning. The enclosure design means traditional worktop brackets are unnecessary. A thin bead of marine-grade silicone sealant bonds the hob securely, creating a full-surface contact that prevents movement underway.
Together, the oven and hob provide an efficient, practical electric galley setup for cruisers who want a modern and gas-free onboard kitchen.
Power and Installation Requirements
Electric cooking places different demands on a boat’s power system compared with gas. Curo integrates cleanly with modern electric-focused setups and supports sailors who want a safer and lower-fossil-fuel lifestyle onboard.
Cooking draws energy from the battery bank. Charging sources — solar, alternators, shore power or a generator — replenish that energy over the day. This routine keeps energy use predictable and supports sustainable cruising.
Recommended setup
Battery capacity: lithium preferred
Curo works with any well-sized battery bank. Lithium offers the best results due to its high usable capacity and fast charging. AGM and gel batteries are suitable but often require more capacity to match lithium performance.
Inverter: 5 kW pure sine wave
A 5000 W inverter is recommended for running the oven and hob together. Smaller units work for lighter loads, but a 5 kW inverter provides better real-world headroom.
Charging sources: solar, alternator, shore or generator
Solar cannot power the oven directly. However, it plays a key role in replacing the energy used during cooking. A good solar array, backed by alternator charging and shore power or a generator when needed, supports regular electric cooking without relying on gas.
Daily energy planning
Cook from the battery bank and recharge during the day. Solar, alternators and shore power become the replenishment sources, while the batteries provide the power source. This pattern works well for most cruisers and keeps the system simple.
Support
If needed, custom marine electrical consultancy is available to help integrate Curo into your wider energy system.
Proof in Practice
Curo has been tested for more than two years of full-time liveaboard use, with around 90 percent of that time spent at anchor. We cook every day — on passage, under sail and in harbour — and the system performs as consistently as it does ashore.
We have baked bread mid-Atlantic, made full meals underway and steamed vegetables in rolling conditions. The enclosure remains stable throughout.
The gimbal and retaining plate lock the oven securely. Many marine gas ovens rely on thin brackets or limited fixing points. Curo uses a solid 6 mm plate and a mechanical lock. Once installed, the oven cannot lift or slide out, even at steep heel angles or in sharp motion. This provides safe and dependable electric cooking in conditions where gas ovens often struggle with flame stability and heat control.
Pricing & Orders
Curo is sold as a complete stainless-steel gimballed oven enclosure designed for electric cooking at sea. Each production run is manufactured in small batches.
- Price: £599 (includes enclosure, retaining plate, mounting brackets, and protective packaging).
- Deposit: £100–150 secures your place in the next batch.
- Production threshold: Manufacturing begins once 6 confirmed orders are reached.
- Lead time: 5–10 weeks from the start of production.
Shipping
- UK mainland: Flat rate £15
- EU and worldwide: Individually quoted at order confirmation (typically from £50 within the EU)
- Packaging: Included; each unit is securely prepared for safe delivery
FAQs – Electric Cooking for Boats
Is Curio suitable for catamarans?
Catamarans generally don’t require gimbals, since their motion is more stable. That said, Curio is designed around robust gimbal plates, and with minor adjustments, it can be custom-mounted for use on a catamaran.
Do you sell the appliances too?
No. You purchase the oven and hob directly from suppliers, keeping full warranty coverage.
Can I customise the design?
Not yet. To maintain quality and affordability, Curio is produced in a single configuration.
How safe is it?
Very. Induction hobs don’t retain heat after switch-off, so they remain safe to touch. Moreover, the Curio gimbal mount is significantly stronger than standard marine oven fixings, providing extra durability and stability at sea.
What happens to my deposit if production is delayed?
Deposits are refunded in full if production is delayed or cannot begin within eight weeks, giving customers full reassurance and transparency from the outset.
How will I stay updated?
All deposit holders receive regular email updates on production progress.
Gas-free. Efficient. Built for life afloat.