Boat bbq's

[gjgm]

I wasn'the really thinking of a cobb,but anyone tried one of these for disposables?
http://www.force4.co.uk/force-4-ins...wba7JtMHW29R1c8-SnwosxoCFGTw_wcB#.VsoKSqinyf0

 

[laika]

Yes. The obvious flaw in the design is that disposable barbecues have holes in the bottom. This thing essentially provides a frame to hang your disposable in so you're in danger of little hot bits of charcoal falling out. That might make working out where to install it tricky as no-one wants glowing embers or bits of ash landing on their gelcoat.

 

[Why Not]

I think the Magma Marine Kettle Gas Grill/BBQ would be a much safer and better option.

 

[TheOrs]

We use one of these: http://www.lotusgrilluk.com/products/

We just move the cushions and use it on the sunpad. They are expensive but a great design and good quality.

 

[hlb]

Would not have a BBQ near a boat. Always carried them but use them on the beach.

By the way, ever seen a disposable one set on fire.

 

[longjohnsilver]

We've had a Weber gas bbq up on the flybridge for about 7 years now, would not want to be without it. Has been used literally hundreds of times, brilliant piece of kit.

 

[gjgm]

Yes. The obvious flaw in the design is that disposable barbecues have holes in the bottom. This thing essentially provides a frame to hang your disposable in so you're in danger of little hot bits of charcoal falling out. That might make working out where to install it tricky as no-one wants glowing embers or bits of ash landing on their gelcoat.

Thanks all; yes we bbq alot on beaches etc, so can manage without one on the boat, but I tend to agree with the concern on hot embers blowing everywhere. I did also wonder about a health grill, but with an induction hob outside, I could just use a cast iron griddle pan.
It was more for somewhere calm at anchor, and so without adequate power... Does not yet seem to be a safe, cheap option -other than row to the beach !!

 

[TheOrs]

hot embers blowing everywhere. ... Does not yet seem to be a safe, cheap option -other than row to the beach !!

This is why we chose the Lotus grill - No hot embers & the outside is cool enough that you can pick it up & carry it around whilst lit. The only slight problem is from spitting fat if you cook bacon (sausages, burgers are ok). I guess it fails on the 'cheap' aspect though.

 

[Gwylan]

I wasn'the really thinking of a cobb,but anyone tried one of these for disposables?
http://www.force4.co.uk/force-4-ins...wba7JtMHW29R1c8-SnwosxoCFGTw_wcB#.VsoKSqinyf0

Based on experience I would go for the Cobb. They are very good and work very well with the boat. Cold on the outside, so safe to use in the cockpit.

The idea of hot ashes being blown about are not a nice idea.

Also you can take it home and use it there too!

 

[Anthony]

I second the Magma, I had one that used charcoal which was ok but carrying charcoal and lighter blocks was a pain, not to mention the clean up as a lot of what is left floats so dumping it over the side was not always an option. I now have one that uses the little disposable gas cylinders and the mount that puts the BBQ over the swim platform, and its perfect for social cooking. I would not want to use any BBQ near teak though, the odd suasage spit is ok on the GRP swim platform but I wouldn't want to try scrubbing it out of teak. The Magma is very high quality stainless, never seen the slightest spec of rust on either of them. The gas bottles dont always properly re seal after use so sometimes they can be single use, but thats probabley just the brand of bottle I get locally here.

Ants