Current cockpit area gas grills

[arf145]

OK, that other thread was old (looked like 2003 mainly), but I am interested in the current good, bad, and ugly of gas grills for the stern rail on our 28 footer. We would usually be cooking for four.

Which ones stay lit in a breeeze? Do the current ones still let your dogs roll into the drink? Do you take the propane cannister home with you to avoid storing on board?

Thanks all.

Tom

[sailingdog]

I have a Magma Newport Grill. I'm generally cooking for four and if I had to do it again, I would probably get the Catalina model, which is a good deal larger. I leave the 1 lb. canister attached to the grill, but will be making a tank locker that will mount to a cockpit rail out of PVC pipe.

[canadianseamonkey]

This year I bought a Force 10 Stow N Go, it's nothing fancy and not really big. Enough room for 8 dogs, 2 small pizzas or a plate of nachos. However, it's light and has always stayed lit in a breeze, even 20k winds. I use the small stubby bottles and keep it on all the time. Works for me and the crew hasn't complained yet.

[xort]

The "log style" force 10 sucked...sold it.

[canadianseamonkey]

Originally Posted by xort

The "log style" force 10 sucked...sold it.

Yep, that's what I had as well. Never stayed lit.

[jorgenl]

magma newport, works great!
I would have considered a magma catalina but suspect it would have looked a bit large on my 30' boat...

[TrueBlue]

Strange as it may sound, I've been using the same, standard size Magma propane grill with the last three boats - since 1992, and like the Eveready Bunny - it's still going.

It's the model with ceramic briquettes and a burner grate - which I replaced once as well as the Sunbrella cover, but aside from that - no malfunctions at all. Works very well and cooks hot even in high winds. I modified the regulator knob with a clamp to hold down for increased gas flow.

I have an extended hose to the pair of 10# cylinders in their dedicated ABYS locker - but it's sometimes a hassle to rig up.

So, mostly use the small disposable bottles and always remove it from the regulator when not in use - since traces of gas are emitted. The portable bottles are also stored in a shelf alongside the big boys in the built-in locker.

[norsearayder]

old magna still going on 4thboat since 1987 stays lit u have to rebuild gas valve etc every so often

[RealityCheck]

I see several boats with the deck BBQ connected to the main tank locker. I'm told they are connected to the #2 tank. One owner indicated he had installed a cutoff valve like the cabin stove has but others say they use it like a home style BBQ grill and direct connect.

Since the Locker is vented, and the BBQ is above board and unless at dock would have any fumes passing to the rear of the boat... why do so many people, including manufactures try to get everyone to use the small bottles which are expensive and often hard to find... and are a pain to dispose of??

I've never seen a direct adapter, all seem to be special made when the primary tanks are use.

[stevemac00]

Recommend Dickenson Marine for Grills. See their website or Defender.
Grilles are made for disposable propane cannisters (lowest common denominator). That is high pressure (no regulator). If you connect to propane tank you probably want to connect behind the regulator (low pressure) so you'll need a different valve at the grill.