[kellysails]

TakeFive - I have the same model, you really can't go wrong. Expensive, ouch, but it really is that good. When I bought it I initially had big time buyers remorse. But over the summer, with heavy use, I now consider it a good value for the money. The price does take your breath away though, as expected

 

[chef2sail]

MAGMA Marine Kettle 2 Gas Grills at West Marine

This is the one I have. My old one was a cheap one. This has thicker steel jacket and the electric start is easy to replace once it wears out. Its always lit first time so far and is safer as you are lighting with the lid closed so there is no flare up. My old grill didnt have the pizo electric light and you had the wind funneling in woth thelid open tryong to light it. This new handle doesnt get hot like my old one did and seems to do better in the ind.If you are going to spend this much...spend the extra andget the better quality.

These things are major discounted at the boat shows. In the furutre should you buy another one, I got mine for $125 year before last at the Annapolis shpow.

 

[TakeFive]

MAGMA Marine Kettle 2 Gas Grills at West Marine

This is the one I have. My old one was a cheap one. This has thicker steel jacket and the electric start is easy to replace once it wears out. Its always lit first time so far and is safer as you are lighting with the lid closed so there is no flare up. My old grill didnt have the pizo electric light and you had the wind funneling in woth thelid open tryong to light it. This new handle doesnt get hot like my old one did and seems to do better in the ind.If you are going to spend this much...spend the extra andget the better quality.

These things are major discounted at the boat shows. In the furutre should you buy another one, I got mine for $125 year before last at the Annapolis shpow.

Dave,

Thanks for the clarification. I fully agree that if you're going to spend this much money, might as well spend extra for better quality. I was shopping gas grills at last October's boat show, and the only one WM was discounting was a square one for land use. I am hoping that it's marked down during Defender's warehouse sale, otherwise I might check out the spring boat show in Annapolis and see what I get. Did you get yours at the WM booth, or was it another dealer?

I'm also curious about your use of ceramic in the bottom. I downloaded the instruction manual, and it appears to have a "radiant plate" over the burner that does not accommodate ceramic bricks. They also have downloadable manuals for their older discontinued models, and they actually came with ceramic, but they's eliminated that in the latest iteration.

 

[PalmettoSailor]

Far be it from me to go against the grain, but I highly recommend this one....

Dickinson Sea-B-Que Small Propane Gas BBQ Grill

 

[chef2sail]

Always going against the grain.

Dickenson generally makes good products...so tell me how good this one is????

 

[chef2sail]

Dave,

Thanks for the clarification. I fully agree that if you're going to spend this much money, might as well spend extra for better quality. I was shopping gas grills at last October's boat show, and the only one WM was discounting was a square one for land use. I am hoping that it's marked down during Defender's warehouse sale, otherwise I might check out the spring boat show in Annapolis and see what I get. Did you get yours at the WM booth, or was it another dealer?

I'm also curious about your use of ceramic in the bottom. I downloaded the instruction manual, and it appears to have a "radiant plate" over the burner that does not accommodate ceramic bricks. They also have downloadable manuals for their older discontinued models, and they actually came with ceramic, but they's eliminated that in the latest iteration.

2 years ago at Defender booth.

I have gone over the reason for the ceramic briquettes and their advantag in taste and in BBQing. They do not come with the grill, but I had no trouble inserting them in my grill over the radiant plate.

One common mistake people make is not using them on grills in general even home ones.

You can take the advice given or or not. I am not a Magma professional or dealer....just a food service one.

 

[SimonV]

I have the same as Chef2sail MAGMA Marine Kettle 2 Gas Grills at West Marine $239.

But here in Oz they cost $439 instead of your $239, boy are we ripped off. here is the link to one of our better discount marine supplier https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=109&item=3034&intAbsolutePage=3

 

[bobnpaula]

We have this same grill on our 35 foot boat... works great, we like the attached cover, which you can also use as a windbreak when needed. No problems with it at all... things cook quickly, which is good when your hungry!

 

[deltaten]

Looking at this one at Lowe's. Mebbe only single wall; but closes and latches for stowage. Interior is all s.s. and the only thing not is the aluminum rivets that hold the latch. Approx 14X19X10. Folding legs can be left so and adapted to rail mount or mounted somehow on a nice teak rail table/board.
While they *might* not be to Dickinson or Magma's standards..for the price of a comparable size, ya could buy two, three or four and toss 'em in the recycle bin when done!
I went thru three boxed units till I found one that wasn't kinky, mis-aligned or oil-canned somehow. Typical of cheap Chinee-mart products; but what product shouldn't be opened and inspected before purchase anymore?? Comes with regulator and can be converted to bulk with a hose from Coleman for about $20.
Once the season arrives, I'll look more closely

 

[TakeFive]

2 years ago at Defender booth.

I have gone over the reason for the ceramic briquettes and their advantag in taste and in BBQing. They do not come with the grill, but I had no trouble inserting them in my grill over the radiant plate.

One common mistake people make is not using them on grills in general even home ones.

You can take the advice given or or not. I am not a Magma professional or dealer....just a food service one.

Dave,

I used to have ceramic briquettes in my old grill at home. I agree that the do a great job at vaporizing the grease, which increases flavor and prevents flare-ups. My new grill came with warnings not to use them, because they would harm the air flow, causing carbon monoxide and soot. But if you say the Magma grill can accommodate them, I will put them in, because I know they do provide a lot of benefits.

$125 was an amazing price for the Magma 2 grill! I do wish I was looking at that time. I hope Defender has a decent discount during their upcoming sale, because I have a lot of stuff on my list to buy.

To everyone else, please keep the alternatives coming. It's all good.

 

[chef2sail]

I spent three weekend using it without the bricketttes. Flare ups, and it cooked way to hot. I found the little octagonal magna ones and put them in. Problems all resolved.

Without using the brickettes in a grill you might as well cook on a campfire or use a blowtorch...no drippings or flavors added...just pure flame

Never had a problem keeping the Magna lit so it doesnt seem to choke off the airflow
Dont see any soot.... Its still shiny new or as SimonV after a year gets a seasoned golden glow .... it hangs off my stern so CO2 does worry me...but may be those donwnwind better,,,penalty they pay for anchoring to close..CO and wonderful smells.

 

[Minnewaska]

Nothing better than the smell of someone's BBQ in the anchorage. Time is coming soon!!

For whatever it's worth, we take our Force 10 off the rail when not in use. I don't like it in the way. It sits on a single post in the middle of the unit. It can be turned 360 when installed and, therefore, angled anyway one pleases. However, this bracket is not strong enough to secure the unit underway. If you want to keep our unit on permanently, you need a bracket that holds it in position, parallel with the pushpit. Not an ideal position anyway.

Because we R&R it at each use, brickettes would be very cumbersome. Though, I do agree with the value of having them, if you can. On the other hand, our unit seems to vaporize drippings quite well. Perhaps it is the shape, which is precisely round. It is like putting a can on its side and cutting it open lengthwise. There is surprisingly very little that ever remains in the drip pan. Burgers are a staple, but we love to BBQ lamb chops, so we get plenty of drippings.

 

[JimMcGee]

A couple of people have commented on the price of the grills, but when you think about how much you use your grill and how many years a good one lasts it's really not a bad deal.

Funny thing is when I pull BBQ'd chicken and fresh grilled corn off the grill I forget all about the price

This is one boat buy that is definitely worth the money.

 

[chef2sail]

A couple of people have commented on the price of the grills, but when you think about how much you use your grill and how many years a good one lasts it's really not a bad deal.

Funny thing is when I pull BBQ'd chicken and fresh grilled corn off the grill I forget all about the price

This is one boat buy that is definitely worth the money.

Isn't that the truth!!!!!

 

[JimMcGee]

Hey where's CD.

This conversation is definitely in his wheelhouse!

:laugher :laugher

 

[chef2sail]

Hey where's CD.

This conversation is definitely in his wheelhouse!

:laugher :laugher

True CD is the professional grilled and Chef Wanna be (ducking)He probably has three varieties on his boat. He must be cruising or he'd have chimed in.

The real question is what did Sequtiar have. Now there as couple who knew and enjoyed the food and wine.

 

[jimrafford]

We purchased a Newport Infrared last spring. Love it! Easy ignition. Stays lit. No preheat. Cooks evenly. Picked it up at Defenders warehouse sale at a price that was more palatable.
Jim

 

[PalmettoSailor]

Always going against the grain.

Dickenson generally makes good products...so tell me how good this one is????

Its never let us down. Bought it at the Annapolis boat show about 5 years ago and we've used it on both boats as well as taking it ashore to use on the picnic tables at our marinas since the last couple have had rules against grilling on the boat in the slip.

I'd say the biggest issue with this grill is maintaining the heat at the desired temp without it getting too hot, but its not a big deal so long as you keep an eye on it.

We got the small one that was a better suited on our 32' boat, but it fits behind the companionway stairs nicely on the new boat and there have only been a couple of occasions when I really could have used the extra grill real estate of the large model and I'd have to fight the storage issue all the time. With a MKI Catalina we don't have a ton of stern rail to leave it out all the time.

 

[Randypa28]

Rail mounted grill is the way to go. I picked up our Magma off of ebay, had to be a little patient but saved $$$.

 

[arf145]

We've had the Magma Marine 2 rail mount for 3 or 4 years now and I love it. Construction seems quality to me. Piezo still works. The grill can't complain, because it's parked under a Sunbrella cover when not in use. I haven't rolled any food into the drink, but it's only a matter of time. And I really should tie a tether to that regulator--totally shocked that that item hasn't gone kerplunk yet!