Bbq on a petrol boat...

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How many people are going to suggest I get blown up...

Is this a doable option safely? For example opposite side to fuel filler cap, up on the bow opposed to the transom rail?

I really like the idea of having some bbq food on board. Just without being blown up
 
I personally have always been spooked by naked flame on any boat, could you use an electric griddle plugged into a gennie or shore power. just be careful if you have it on the bathing platform - you wouldn't want it falling in the water......
Failing that put the bbq on the shore near moored boat?

PS cooking sausages on a boat bbq or griddle can get exciting if someone's wake comes by - you need to be quick or put the sausages across the beam.
 
I don't know the chemistry but I would imagine you would smell petrol fumes long before there is enough of it in the air to be flammable.. So as long as you can't smell petrol I would guess you will be fine.. I am sure there will be many along shortly to say it's a really bad idea.. :)
 
I have Magma one that goes into a mount on the transom, runs from disposable gas bottle, its a very popular solution. I used to have a charcoal one on a previous boat but carrying charcoal and firelighters and getting rid of the mess afterwards was to much hassle
 
I don't think I would fancy a BBQ on any boat.

Not only is there the naked flame issue but also the spitting fat is going to make a right old mess on the GRP.

If you fancy a BBQ take a tender to the beach and have it there.
 
We use a cheap camping stove up in the cockpit with a griddle plate to BBQ, or a wok depending on what we're cooking. Works perfectly

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-QUALITY-TOPFLAME-PORTABLE-BUTANE-GAS-STOVE-CAMPING-COOKER-HEATER-/331546821205?hash=item4d31bb0255:g:x9wAAOSwFNZWx3a7

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petrol fumes are heavier than air, and unless you have a major undetected spill in the bilge and a lot of wind blowing the vapour out of the cabin twds the BBQ, I think the risk is low. Put the BBQ where the wind blows any sparks or heat away from the boat.
 
I suggested a gas option to the wife but she likes the idea of a 'proper' bbq option

Initially i was looking at the magma range though i fell of my chair when i saw the costs

However this appeared to use the quick n easy disposeable ones which are readily available - which again reduced the need to carry charcoal, firelighters etc... simply pop on a disposable or keep 1 or 2 in the bow

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I've been tempted but....Too shallow AFAIC. When the wind blows, lots of little embers all leaving nice little scorch marks in the gel coat and canvas. At least get one with a lid on so you can stifle it quickly on demand or when done
 
My lady wants one as well...i told her no. Too many complications to plan for.

Having seen a BBQ go out of control on a boat and then dumped into the water..only to see part of drift into mooring lines...maybe OK while at anchor somewhere but not in a marina ever.
 
symondo said:
I suggested a gas option to the wife but she likes the idea of a 'proper' bbq option

Initially i was looking at the magma range though i fell of my chair when i saw the costs

However this appeared to use the quick n easy disposeable ones which are readily available - which again reduced the need to carry charcoal, firelighters etc... simply pop on a disposable or keep 1 or 2 in the bow

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My good lady bought one of these on impulse.

We have used it regularly but only on anchor or Mooring so that any fat, flames cinders or sparks end up downwind and in the water.
It is mounted on stern rail and overhangs the water.

Beware In strong winds the amount of air getting to the BBq is way more than if you sit it on a beach in the small wind. The first time we experienced this the charcoal burnt and melted the aluminium foil so all the charcoal fell straight in the oggin!
Cooking is rapid!

We have petrol for the outboard in an aft locker and have not blown up yet!.

Watch out for seagulls or for your bangers rolling off.

We use a big fish grill to contain anything we are cooking so you can turn and cook evenly.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=A...ldi+Barbecue+fish+grill&imgrc=u4aVWeTZyM0DyM:

The grill is on a lanyard should a big wave or wake rock the boat!

It also keeps the food a better distance from the Coals for slower juicy cooking rather than burning the outside.

Steve
 
I don't think there should be any more risk on a petrol engined boat extra over a diesel .
I do like a charcoal BBQ but only use it ashore.
As others have said the risk to scorching delicate surfaces such as GRP, vinyl or other upholstery or teak is far too great to even consider it.
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I've a gas Magma BBQ mounted on a releasable mount attached to my stern over the swim platform. Works very well, and we always cook on that for dinner and breakfast (subject to weather).

I did have a similar, but charcoal, BBQ on my previous boat, mounted on stern rail.

Bottom line, gas one is a) way more controllable b) way more safe c) way more practical. d) way more cleaner.

If SWMBO wants an authentic charcoal BBQ (which I absolutely do enjoying having at home) then either set one up on the beach, or have one at home, not on the boat.

In particular those disposable BBQs are completely useless at cooking anything effectively - either you'll get it burnt or raw. On the occasions I have had to use them, I've emptied the contens onto the beach and constructed a 'fireplace' around them with rocks and then placed the grill on top of that.

I also have a Cobb BBQ that I used on my previous boat. Better than the disposable things, but you have the risk of having an unsecured BBQ / fire on your boat and it does still does have a large flame coming from it during initial burn phase, which is not conducive to safety.
 
symondo said:
I suggested a gas option to the wife but she likes the idea of a 'proper' bbq option

Initially i was looking at the magma range though i fell of my chair when i saw the costs

However this appeared to use the quick n easy disposeable ones which are readily available - which again reduced the need to carry charcoal, firelighters etc... simply pop on a disposable or keep 1 or 2 in the bow

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Did you spot that the photo is a "marketing" image.

The fish on the left has scorch marks that are completely inconsistent with the grill shape. A diamond shaped grill/grid does not burn straight line scorch marks on the food.

They've obviously cooked them on a proper BBQ as these things are useless IMHO.
 
symondo said:
How many people are going to suggest I get blown up...

Is this a doable option safely? For example opposite side to fuel filler cap, up on the bow opposed to the transom rail?

I really like the idea of having some bbq food on board. Just without being blown up
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We've got a Cobb and that works very well and produces reasonable results. No reflection on the chef, of course.
Is stable, self contained, does not get too hot on the outside.
Simple in operation. Just have to shop around for the fuel blocks. Or pay through the nose at Lakeland.


Very please with it
 
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