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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 12:29 pm Post subject: Mounting Magma Kettle BBQ? |
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OK, the kids got us a Magma Kettle Gas BBQ for the boat. It says "mounting hardware sold separately." I know somebody else must have one of these kettle jobbies, what seems to be the preferred way to mount on a CD22? NOT going to mount it on the rail on the pulpit! We have a Scotty downrigger hump (for the crab davit actually), no rod holder sockets intalled, but that could be an option...What do people feel works best? _________________
DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
http://daydreamsloop.blogspot.com
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7890 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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Great question because I got one for christmass from a friend of mine. I have not decided where or how to mount it. I have seen several mounted over the splash well. I am not sure of that location because worse case , the gas is right under there. I want mine to hang out over the side of the boat. you know just in case. hey were both irish, if it was not for bad luck we would have no luck at all. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
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MOOSE
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 619 City/Region: Rainy Lake - Int'l. Falls
State or Province: MN
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: MOOSE
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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I stuck a rod holder mount square in the middle on the cockpit side of the splashwell. The Magma is usually then hung out over the splashwell or, if it were raining, it could be swung inboard under the top canvas. Unless you have a mega-gasoline leak (in which case you got other problems), I would think one would be well below the lower explosive limit and proximity to the gas tanks should not be a problem. Given that I'm still here to write this, at least that has been my experience. The centrally mounted position is most convenient and maximizes the amount of wind screen protection provided by the cabin, which in cold weather is of some advantage.
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Lynn Marie
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 440 City/Region: Redmond
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1997
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Pat,
I have a bracket mounted so the kettle hangs over the side too but mine is aft and I keep thinking about mounting one up forward though. The main reason for another location is not the fuel tank but the fuel vent. Seems as though mine hangs right over the port vent which on our boat is also rather high on the side.
I did mount an additional holder bracket down low inside the gunnel so that I can have a place to store and bungee off while under way. It sits nicely tucked in the corner and out of the way. The other reason mine sits to port is that we have the old stile lazaret covers with nothing on the port side so I have a small refillable bottle that fits in with the drain to the compartment going overboard. Don't have very good pictures in the album so I can't send you there for a better look. Maybe I'll get a chance to set it up and take a few shots.
Tim _________________ Tim and Judy w/o the Lynn Marie |
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My IRA
Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 233 City/Region: Springfield
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C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Aidiam
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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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Mount it over the side to avoid getting the grill drippings on your boat. _________________ Jerry and Helen
1984 Arima Explorer sold 1985
1985 Arima 17 SR sold 1992
1992 C-Dory 22 Cruiser sold 8/96
1992 OLympic 26XLF Sold 10/2000
1989 Arima 19 SR sold 2003
2004 C-Dory 25 sold 10/05
1992 Bounty 25 Offshore Pilot sold 6/2010
2006 Arima 17 SC sold 9/2012
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eieioh
Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 93 City/Region: Gig Harbor
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C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Brave Heart
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Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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MOOSE wrote: |
I would think one would be well below the lower explosive limit and proximity to the gas tanks should not be a problem. Given that I'm still here to write this, at least that has been my experience.
Al |
If and when you do reach that explosive limit, it would be nice if you'd let us know how that feels. And what is does to the meat on your grill. _________________ Bill & Evelyn Macdonald
Brave Heart 16' Cruiser |
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MOOSE
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 619 City/Region: Rainy Lake - Int'l. Falls
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C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: MOOSE
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Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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I'll drop you a line. |
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timflan
Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 544 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Two Lucky Fish +1
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:16 am Post subject: |
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This is an old thread, but it looks like the right place to mention my solution, which I've written about at Navagear.
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:41 am Post subject: Kettle BBQ mount |
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Ours is a compromise. Both positions use rod holders. My preferred is the one along side (port side) aft cabin wall, just forward of teh water fill. It puts the BBQ out over the water, but admittedly is not the most convenient to reach. The cookspreferredd position is in the portside rod holder mounted on teh rearcockpitt rail,puttingg the BBQ over teh portsidelazarettee, and above and aft slightly of the gas fill. the tank vent is over the side and forward a foot or so. I put a wet towel over tehlazarettee and cover it with tinfoil to catch anything hot. I'm still here so far, but I have to say I have reservations about this placement. It is more convenient to use there. I'll try and post a photo here, if it doesn't work it is on the front page of our photo album, showing the flag, cooler and BBQ.
[img]http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=SleepyC&id=IMGP2134&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php[/img]
So I blew it on the photo transfer, sorry.
Harvey
SleepyC _________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:10 am Post subject: |
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Harvey-
Here's the photo:
Joe. _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:33 am Post subject: |
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Pat, on the old Captain's Choice, I had mine mounted on a lazarette top, it was just a little surface mounted socket, about 1 1/2" diameter at the base with a little hole that the rod mounted in. There's a pin that keeps it from coming out but lets it swivel. That way, you can bring it inboard to light it and check the cooking and swing it over the side to cook/drip, etc.
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 2770 City/Region: Northeast Oregon
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Hi Pat,
We don't have the kettle model, but our BBQ is mounted on a flush mount rod holder that is located a safe distance forward of the fuel filler on the port side of the boat. The insert for the rod holder has a uni-ball type head that allows the BBQ to swivel and tilt in the direction of choice. I set ours so the gas cylinder is on the overboard side.
I do have to pull the port side window covering off the camper back when using it, but that isn't too big a deal. Probably my biggest complaint is that you have the mount under the BBQ when it is out of the flush mount. One of my projects this winter is to make a small cradle for it so I can store the BBQ under the splash well. I do not like to travel with it mounted.
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SEA3PO
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1835 City/Region: Chester
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:33 am Post subject: |
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I mounted mine like Joe did, over the motorwell....and it works just fine... but my main gripe is that it is too hot...and burns everything....
Roger on Fishtales found a neat plate that sits on the burner and defuses the flame....seems to help allot....
My son offered to give me one of those Rectangular West Marine units...and I may do that...I really, really hate to ruin a good steak with that flame thrower....
Joel
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C-Hawk
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2146 City/Region: Carpinteria / Channel Islands
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a pic of the grill that I use on my Magma BBQ
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I bought this at the International Sportsman Show in Pamona several years ago. I love the way it cooks and I put water, juice or beer in the ring for steaming. I place the meat right on the grill surface. _________________ Roger
2002- CD22- "Fishtales" returned to factory 2008
2008- CD22- "C-Hawk" Sold
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DaveMar
Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Posts: 42 City/Region: Lantzville, Vancouver Island
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject: Mounting Magma Kettle BBQ? |
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Pat,
Understand that you have a Scotty mounting plate on your boat. Here is a link to Scotty . www.scotty.com On page 8 of the catalogue you might find what you are looking for.
Good Luck !!
Dave _________________ Life is too short to fish from an ugly boat ! |
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