Which Pushpit Barbeque?

[CaptainBob]

There seem to be quite a few pushpit mounting barbeques. Some run on gas - some on charcoal - some fit disposable barbeque packs.

All seem rather expensive!

Any recommendations/suggestions?

TY!

 

[Kilter]

We have a Magma and it's very good but as you say not particularly cheap.

 

[alahol2]

We've got a stainless 'barrel' type barbie sold in most of the camping/DIY type stores quite cheaply. I removed the legs and made up a couple of alloy brackets to sit on the pushpit. Ours lives there permanently but the brackets could be made QR quite easily. Runs on proper charcoal of course, none of this gas nonsense.
The other, not so cheap, option is the Cobb which can sit on the cockpit table or seat/aftdeck etc because it doesn't get hot. You can use that to roast a chicken or smoke fish etc...

 

[CX54WEK]

We bought a stainless steel stand for the disposable BBQ's. Quite cheap at about £6. Fits nicely in the anchor locker to store it away and we have used it loads. Doesnt fit to the boat but sits nicely on the anchor locker lid if need be.

 

[maxi77]

We were given one of those too, only limited use so far but seems very good.

Storing it seems to be the big problem.

 

[Kilter]

We've had ours 14 years and it's seen a lot of use, still shiny and fully functional. when not in use sits in locker alongside spare paint and varnish under a berth!

 

[ChrisE]

We have a Force 10 charcoal barbie adorning our pushpit. It also takes disposables which is how we use it now. Using charcoal gives, without doubt, a better fire but the fat dripping off the food goes through the fire and onto the deck. Grr

 

[robp]

Being a self styled aficionado on barbecues (lawnmowers also a speciality), I aquired a Magma charcoal one couple of seasons back. One of the best barbecues I've had. completely controllable due to lid and cooks great.

 

[Adaero]

I've just been through this and came to the same conclusion as you that the marine BBQ's such as Magma are bloody expensive.
I wanted a smallish (about 12" x 9") gas one as I have a gas outlet on the rail. The Magma Newport unit was £274, plus £69 for the double rail mount, plus £37 for the gas adaptor and then carriage on top. So all in all nearly £400!!!
In the end I have bought a cheap and cheerful (non-marine) unit for £65. It has stainless burner and griddle but the outside case is powder coated steel. If it will last a couple of years at that price I will be happy. It was supplied with a zip up bag for storage so a bit of a spray with WD40 before putting it away it should be fine???

 

[oldsaltoz]

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There seem to be quite a few pushpit mounting barbeques. Some run on gas - some on charcoal - some fit disposable barbeque packs.

All seem rather expensive!

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G'day Captain Bob,

Having owned a few, used other types on others boats, had a feed from just about all types and then some. The first things to look for are:

Can I get a feed off the plate, is it large enough for the number of people likley to need feeding. Is it simple and safe, or will you have to faff around filling it, lighting it, then get rid of the ash. Will make much smoke or drip muck all over place. Will it work in a bit of wind. is it easy to maintain. Can it be used as an oven and make toast. what is it made of and how long will it last?

I would go for a hooded gas job.

Any BBQ that needs fuel adding can result in soot ash or a fire on board. A good quality stainless BBQ with a hood and wind deflectors will cook in almost any conditions, take no time or effort to heat up and is easy to clean, it will also make an excellent oven, but most important it will be safer.

I hope this helps.

Avagoodweekend......

 

[sarabande]

rush out and buy a Cobb. Very solid pieces of kit, and can be used in many ways to cook all sorts of grub.

Dead easy to lash up a piece of stainless to fix it to the the steelwork if you need to.

http://www.cobbq.com/

 

[CaptainBob]

Thanks for all the replies everyone. Will have a ponder.

 

[garvellachs]

We've got one of these . Does the job, easy to assemble and easy to store in its own small plastic box. Recommended if you're ok with disposable bbqs.

 

[Sheff]

Another vote for the Cobb............... cooks food, doesn't burn it.

But, not party size if you need a large cooking area. Also, as it doesn't live on the pushpit it can be a pain in the ass to clean thoroughly to stow away below.

 

[jswindel]

Try a Cobb charcoal BBQ. It has a double skin, so you can just stand it on the deck. Only uses a handful of charcoal. I have used one for some time and it is great, but a bit slow for whole chickens.
http://www.force4.co.uk/5656/Force-4-Stainless-Steel-Cobb-BBQ-Charcoal-Oven.html
I can never be convinced that there is such a thing as a gas BBQ. Isn't that just an upside down gas grill?

 

[Chris_Robb]

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All seem rather expensive!

Any recommendations/suggestions?

TY!

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See this link from Vyv Cox
BBQ

I have one, and its good value. see further down for link - around £15