Looking for a rail mounted BBQ. Some are really expensive, which ones can you recommend?

[Refueler]

With regard to rail mounted .... I did consider bolting together legs and clamps in a V, making 2 frames to hold a conventional Hibachi ... clamp to top rail .. then other leg down to a lower rail to support and steady ... but never got round to it.

I cannot see why its not OK to empty the hot charcoal overboard ?? Its a natural product ...

 

[Ammonite]

If using lumpwood charcoal the hot coals will float some distance before they go out fully, should there be any other boats close by, or kids playing on the beach. Best to put them out first.

 

[MontyMariner]

I have one of these https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/tower-...jPHVQMo9E0m2OHPwEwTny8LVv6aF19ohoCt6MQAvD_BwE
Stainless steel and use a disposable charcoal tray. Pushpit brackets to mount the legs to the rail.

 

[wonkywinch]

As if by magic, Penguin emailed me this morning announcing their new plancha.

E562232011085 Eno Cook n Boat gas plancha BBQ grill marine / portable

Our charter boat in the Whitsundays had something similar (flat plate instead of grill). I found it quite useful with hot and cooler areas to cook on.

 

[harvey38]

I made the rail mount for ours, a piece of 12mm ply, two plastic clips screwed underneath that snap firmly onto the 32mm rail and a hinged piece of 22mm stainless tubing permanently attached to the bottom rail that stows away very easily and fits into a receptacle at the front, underside of the ply.

I cut out more ply and fitted around the bbq feet then glued in place.

I can literally sit on the base when mounted it is so secure and the BBQ doesn't move even when underway at sea. The base takes about 15 seconds to attach or remove.

 

[S04]

With regard to rail mounted .... I did consider bolting together legs and clamps in a V, making 2 frames to hold a conventional Hibachi ... clamp to top rail .. then other leg down to a lower rail to support and steady ... but never got round to it.

I cannot see why its not OK to empty the hot charcoal overboard ?? Its a natural product .

At a club rally at Yarmouth some years ago a club member emptied his rail-mounted BBQ over the side before noticing that his Avon dinghy had swung round the stern. H was always good for a laugh or two.

 

[Refueler]

At a club rally at Yarmouth some years ago a club member emptied his rail-mounted BBQ over the side before noticing that his Avon dinghy had swung round the stern. H was always good for a laugh or two.

I have to admit that it would be fine on my 25ft'r ... has a vertical transom ... but not on the 38ft'r ... which has the angled transom !

 

[Sea Change]

Following a tip off from the YouTubers 'Fair Isle' we bought a small portable BBQ with a fan assist. I forget the brand, there are a few of them available.
For everyday cooking for 2-3 people it's perfect. Takes two handfuls of charcoal and is ready to cook in five minutes. It goes out after twenty, but by that point you're sat down enjoying your dinner. It can be sat pretty much anywhere- cockpit table or floor, deck, etc. You can pick it up and move it around while it's on.

It's a bit sensitive to the size of the charcoal lumps- if you put three massive chunks in, it's not going to work, insufficient surface area to burn hot enough. Likewise briquettes don't work. As you reach the bottom of the bag, you'll get all the tiny crumbs of charcoal and they're like rocket fuel for it.
I managed to burn through the little pot that holds the charcoal, that took a few years. I believe you can buy a replacement.

It's also not the right tool for the job if you're hosting a big party. But for everyday cooking it's great. A small bag of charcoal lasts months.

 

[capnsensible]

Hot coals on a plastic floating boat. What could possibly go wrong?

I witnessed a yacht burn to the waterline after a charcoal bbq accident.

My oppo regularly uses a gas one. In any kind of teensy drama....turn the gas off. Much more seamanlike in my opinion.

 

[Ray Purchase]

If you go for the Magma one go for the electric ignition one, the other I find a right faff in a breeze. Or save yourself a few ££ and use you cooker down below, which was our long term solution.

 

[Sea Change]

Hot coals on a plastic floating boat. What could possibly go wrong?

I witnessed a yacht burn to the waterline after a charcoal bbq accident.

My oppo regularly uses a gas one. In any kind of teensy drama....turn the gas off. Much more seamanlike in my opinion.

On the type I use, the entire unit would have to be placed upside down on top of something with a low ignition point. The grille clamps on to the top which stops anything from falling out. No qualms about using it on the boat, and arguably safer than gas.

 

[ylop]

Hot coals on a plastic floating boat. What could possibly go wrong?

I witnessed a yacht burn to the waterline after a charcoal bbq accident.

My oppo regularly uses a gas one. In any kind of teensy drama....turn the gas off. Much more seamanlike in my opinion.

Because, of course, nobody on a boat has ever had a gas explosion! My "MO" when using the BBQ (which to be fair - in Scotland is only about twice a year!) is to have a bucket of water sitting on deck beside it. As it happens, there's a fire extinguisher right there too.

 

[fredrussell]

BBQs are for people who cannot be bothered to cook real food properly. Anyone can char grill a decent steak, few will be able treat it, and you, with respect. If you are going to be offered sausages - no respect at all.

Jonathan

Aren’t you Australian Neeves? Or at least living there? It’s your national cuisine goddammit!

 

[LiftyK]

I've had a Magma round gas barbecue for more than 30 years. I bought it during a visit to the USA when its price and the exchange rate were more sensible.

Pros
- very quick to attach to the rail
- CV470 gas cartridges are easy to get hold of
- Spares are still available
- It cooks well and with good taste even if not charcoal
- The dome can be used as a windbreak by placing it vertically upwind, hooked on the perimeter, our you can cook with it close to keep the wind out and avoid flare ups
- Indestructible and will last a lifetime

Cons
- now very expensive
- the lowest gas setting is just a bit on the high side in my view

Depending on my mood, I also cook with a fan-assisted Lotus Grill. There are many copies of this. It is cool at the bottom and can be safely placed on a table. The fan and charcoal combination works really well and it is miserly with charcoal. The downside is that it really is a grill and not a barbecue. It is still well worth considering.

 

[geem]

We have a Cobb. And a silicone mat.

Love the Cobb. Had ours for 20 years. Finally burnt the fire box out. New one was £16 and up and running again. Our Cobb has been abused. Been on numerous beaches and dunked in the sea when hot to empty hot ashes.
I love the fact we can cook on the cockpit table. Pick it up when it's hot and move it. Cook an chicken in it. Super versatile but I hate cleaning it

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Hot coals on a plastic floating boat. What could possibly go wrong?

I witnessed a yacht burn to the waterline after a charcoal bbq accident.

My oppo regularly uses a gas one. In any kind of teensy drama....turn the gas off. Much more seamanlike in my opinion.

We do ours on the sugar scoop. On a silicone mat. One boot and it’s gone. Plus its next to the engine fire extinguisher. So we feel that a minimum could go wrong.

 

[Jon4468]

I’ve got a gas Magma. Very good, stable when underway and it doesn’t rattle.
I prefer to cook on charcoal in the garden but not keen on a fire on a boat.

 

[DangerousPirate]

As if by magic, Penguin emailed me this morning announcing their new plancha.

E562232011085 Eno Cook n Boat gas plancha BBQ grill marine / portable

Our charter boat in the Whitsundays had something similar (flat plate instead of grill). I found it quite useful with hot and cooler areas to cook on.

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That doesn't look all to bad.

I made the rail mount for ours, a piece of 12mm ply, two plastic clips screwed underneath that snap firmly onto the 32mm rail and a hinged piece of 22mm stainless tubing permanently attached to the bottom rail that stows away very easily and fits into a receptacle at the front, underside of the ply.

I cut out more ply and fitted around the bbq feet then glued in place.

I can literally sit on the base when mounted it is so secure and the BBQ doesn't move even when underway at sea. The base takes about 15 seconds to attach or remove.

And neither does that. Hm. I mean it wouldn't be difficult to build a mount for it.

At a club rally at Yarmouth some years ago a club member emptied his rail-mounted BBQ over the side before noticing that his Avon dinghy had swung round the stern. H was always good for a laugh or two.

Good times haha Was time for a new one anyway, eh?

Following a tip off from the YouTubers 'Fair Isle' we bought a small portable BBQ with a fan assist. I forget the brand, there are a few of them available.
For everyday cooking for 2-3 people it's perfect. Takes two handfuls of charcoal and is ready to cook in five minutes. It goes out after twenty, but by that point you're sat down enjoying your dinner. It can be sat pretty much anywhere- cockpit table or floor, deck, etc. You can pick it up and move it around while it's on.

It's a bit sensitive to the size of the charcoal lumps- if you put three massive chunks in, it's not going to work, insufficient surface area to burn hot enough. Likewise briquettes don't work. As you reach the bottom of the bag, you'll get all the tiny crumbs of charcoal and they're like rocket fuel for it.
I managed to burn through the little pot that holds the charcoal, that took a few years. I believe you can buy a replacement.

It's also not the right tool for the job if you're hosting a big party. But for everyday cooking it's great. A small bag of charcoal lasts months.

I love that channel. I might search that video up

Hot coals on a plastic floating boat. What could possibly go wrong?

I witnessed a yacht burn to the waterline after a charcoal bbq accident.

My oppo regularly uses a gas one. In any kind of teensy drama....turn the gas off. Much more seamanlike in my opinion.

Well, I once smoked a shisha pipe on my boat, and one of the goals fell down into the wooden grid and was just about the same size as the hole, I immediately emptied a bottle of water of it. Horrible experience. I can see how a boat can catch fire quickly with even a small ember.

 

[Boathook]

I've got something like this
Oren Portable Fan-assisted BBQ Grill - Camping Charcoal Oven, Micro USB Or Battery Powered 35x21cm Carry Bag Included
Cool to touch on the outside, but like all bbq's the fat splatters all over the place.

 

[Sea Change]

I also cook with a fan-assisted Lotus Grill. There are many copies of this. It is cool at the bottom and can be safely placed on a table. The fan and charcoal combination works really well and it is miserly with charcoal. The downside is that it really is a grill and not a barbecue. It is still well worth considering.

That's what we've got, I just couldn't remember the name. I hadn't really considered that there was any difference between a BBQ and a grill. We're very happy with ours.