Gas Barbecues on Rail

I use a stainless frame that clips to the pushpit and holds a disposable BBQ, the small A4 sort of size aluminum tray. It is very low cost and works well from calms to light wind. I have used it in windy conditions and the wind gets it roaring and blows ash. However for low cost, occasional BBQ use, it works well.
I also have a Cobb which is great for longer cooking times and more frequent use. I sit mine on the aft cabin roof, on a rubber mat.
 
SailingDog said:
Haven't experienced that, was in tidal waters with a current and to be fair more ash then red hot coals.
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Ash is fine, but if charcoal lumps are still present they will fizz and burn on the surface. Currents will help your boat, but make sure you're aware what's downstream as you definitely could still cause a fire. The easy solution is to let it burn right down before throwing anything out.
 
I use one of these
Cadac Carri Chef 2 Gas BBQ/Paella Pan Combo

runs on the same gas bottles we have on the boat for the stove and cooker, Best BBQ ever can do Pizzas as well can take to beach if needed or run it on the bathing platform easily cooks for 10 people
Cadac Carri Chef 2 Gas BBQ/Paella Pan Combo

We also have a an electric one of these 3 In 1 Reversible Grill which was £30 from Aldi and rotates the kebabs automatically 3 In 1 Reversible Grill

best

Stewart
 
We have a Kiwi Sizzler SS gas barbie on our NZ boat. About 400 Dollars NZ. Probably not available in the UK. First class.

In the UK we have a small 'Plancha' electric flat grill for use on shorepower or with the genset. We prefer this, used with a sillicone sheet for easy cleaning. Cooks really well and was under 30 quid.

Shell on prawns are amazing..........................................
 
We use an electric Weber 1400 can be used anywhere on the boat or jetty can’t think marina’s could have a problem with electric As no fire
Not been challenged by anyone yet
 
vyv_cox said:
We have been using this type for ten years or so now, used perhaps 3-4 times per week in Greece. They are only made from mild steel and the burner lasts a relatively short time, three years if you are careful and oil it up when leaving the boat for winter. We are now on our third one but they only cost £30. Cooking on charcoal is all very well but has many distinct drawbacks on board. These use lava rocks, gas heated, which takes away all the problems but the taste just as good. Ten minutes after cooking it can be put in its bag and stowed away.

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that looks like a perfect solution. the price is right up my alley too.

i'm sure a more capable man than myself could fashion me a bar mount for it.
 
trevbouy said:
Silicone sheet? How does this work? Not come across this.
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Supposed to be the stuff they put on the space shuttles nosecone.

We use it all the time on the barbie, flat grill, normal domestic grill and in the oven at the bottom of a baking pan.

Imagine it as a removeable and easy clean teflon coating.

Fantastic in an NZ campsite where you are responsible for leaving the barbie as you found it. You just take your sheet away and give the camp barbie a wipe, clean your sheet with the washing up.

Try google. Most NZ supermarkets and outdoor stores keep them. You should be able to find some here.
 
rotrax said:
Supposed to be the stuff they put on the space shuttles nosecone.

We use it all the time on the barbie, flat grill, normal domestic grill and in the oven at the bottom of a baking pan.

Imagine it as a removeable and easy clean teflon coating.

Fantastic in an NZ campsite where you are responsible for leaving the barbie as you found it. You just take your sheet away and give the camp barbie a wipe, clean your sheet with the washing up.

Try google. Most NZ supermarkets and outdoor stores keep them. You should be able to find some here.
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Also known as Bake 0 Glide, widely available in the UK.
 
pandos said:
I used one of these on my friends boat many times, really handy and as you say keeps smells out of cabin.. one of these days I'll splash the cash and get one myself...

Magma "Marine Kettle" Gas Grill with Hinged Lid 15" (38.1 cm)
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It's what we use, and very happy with it. Except I connect it directly to the boat's gas supply so don't need the silly little bottles hanging underneath, and it was bought in the US where it's a lot cheaper (< $200 rather than > £270, see MAGMA Original Size Marine Kettle® Gas Grill | West Marine for instance).
 
vyv_cox said:
We have been using this type for ten years or so now, used perhaps 3-4 times per week in Greece. They are only made from mild steel and the burner lasts a relatively short time, three years if you are careful and oil it up when leaving the boat for winter. We are now on our third one but they only cost £30. Cooking on charcoal is all very well but has many distinct drawbacks on board. These use lava rocks, gas heated, which takes away all the problems but the taste just as good. Ten minutes after cooking it can be put in its bag and stowed away.
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I still can't see this photo. I've raised it on the feedback forum https://forums.ybw.com/index.php?threads/i-cant-see-a-posted-photo-image.558802/
If anyone can help by telling me the name or better still a link for vyv's bbq I'd be grateful.
 
I was tempted to post earlier.

I have two thoughts. I thought about a gas BBQ, and had one at home for many years. They are convenient there is no doubt, but personally I am not convinced they cook as well as using charcoal. The taste is not the same . Also it is quite nice that you can use a traditional BBQ for some smoking as well, which I know you can also do with gas, but again in my opinion it isnt quite the same. There is also something satisfying about lighting up the coals, rather than just turning a knob. Of ocurse I do appreciate you need some room to store the charcoal.

Second thought is charcoal is just so much easier as well. I think the cost of some of the BBQs excessive for what they are, and far two complicated. I found a very heavy gauge document draw in stainless steel on the Bay for about £40. It works perfectly and was very easy to fit to the rail. That is it, does the job for me.
 
The advantage of the cobb which I believe they sell in force 4 chandlery but also elsewhere is that while not as quick as the gas bbq you can use cobb stones provided you carry some form of blown touch lighter and they burn for ages and easy to store below and cook your chicken etc without burning through your oven gas bottles so to say. I agree many cradles out there - we have a shiny clean bubble wrapped frame version lurking in the loft but since the cobb arrival never felt need to take with us . I think being able to use any bbq under cover of the cockpit tent tends to appeal in the uk though.
 
Kinsale373 said:
I'm thinking about one of those rail mounted gas barbeques to get the cooking smells out of the boat. Just looking on line and the choice seems to be between the circular kettle types and the rectangular units with the high end talking about Infra red grill plates. Whatever about the smoke, the prices bring a tear to the eye ! The issues discussed seem to be flaring and blowing out in gusty conditions. Has anyone any insights or experience. Any reasonable priced solutions tried and tested?

Kinsale 373
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Had one of the round ones for years and charcoal fired. It is fine however need a deft hand sometimes to avoid feeding the fish with the cooked sausages. No guard rail on the grill :)
 
Another vote for the Cob I have been using one on the yacht for two years. Good for fry up's , currys. chicken in white wine source etc. Do the cooking in the cockpit rather than being trapped down below. Only problem does not come with a holder for your wine.
 
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