BBQ Safety

Wandering Sagebrush

Wandering Sagebrush

Free Range Human
Greets,

I just bought a Magma Newport for Constant Craving, mounted on a rod holder mount. This positions the BBQ directly over the fuel fill cap and vent.

Not wanting to make a big bang with the CBrats, I thought I would seek your opinions... My plan is to cover the fill cap and vent with plastic and a wet terry towel when using the BBQ. Do you think this is safe, foolish, crazy, or just plain stupid? I am not anxious to bore another hole through the top of the gunnel, but would do so to keep from launching the boat and captain like a space craft.

Whadaya think?

Steve
 
I would mount the BBQ as far from the vent and fill cap as possible. Don't invite trouble, there are plenty of opportunities for disaster when boating as it is.
 
Agree 100%--get that magna as far from the fuel fill and vent as possiable. There are several mounting systems available. Wet towels etc will not make the difference if you have the appropiate fume mixture.
 
Now you got me thinking. Where exactly is the fuel vent on a CD-22 Cruiser? Is it near the fill cap (sides) or near the gas tanks (stern)?

Peter
 
Peter,
They are the "quarter sized" stainless steel raised caps on the outside of the 22' near the fill port. If you look at the edge of them you can visualize the opening for venting.
 
Thanks Dave, just wanted to be sure I knew what to look for. It makes me feel better knowing that I've been using the BBQ mounted on the transom rail although cooking over the engines makes me nervous too! :smile

Peter
 
I am trying to figure out what type of Grill and mounting hardware to install on our new 22 cruiser. Would appreciate tips, pros and cons of different systems.

Also, is there a mounting system safe to use with canvas not stowed?
What system do C-dory 22 owners use and feel secure with?
 
Marooned":3hd6w2oo said:
Also, is there a mounting system safe to use with canvas not stowed?
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I have a rod-holder mount dead-center on the inboard side of the transom well. It holds the Magma over the cockpit and we've grilled on it many times, as in the rain, with the all the canvas up except the aft panel. And we have yet to catch anything on fire or blow anything up.
Al
 
Al and Roger have spelled out the best and safest solution as to a place to mount the BBQ, IMHO.

If you choose to mount the BBQ off to one side, you could add another rod holder and mount and make a table on the other side on which to set trays, BBQ tools, etc.

Joe. :teeth
 
Beware of the hot cover too.....a hot grill cover will do bad things to your gelcoat if you let it touch anything after it's hot. This issue came up for me on my last boat when I had guests cooking....
 
While it may seem too large, the Magma Newport model - the smaller, rectangular one - is an excellent choice. The little front shelf, the spatula, tongs, etc., all fit INSIDE the grill and you can lock it like a tool box. The dual quick release RAIL mount clamps are superior to the rod holder mounts. You can tip the unit in toward the cockpit if you want the full aft canvas on.

Also, the little blue propane storage bag fits underneath the installed grill.

There are some consumer reports on some catalog sites - I think West Marine has one - where the Newport comes across as the most favored model. They say the round bowl model runs awfully hot and it is difficult to slow cook without burning. The other, larger rectangular grill is way too large for most C-Dory models.

You can more easily stow the small rectangular model. I use it all the time. you can make toast in a jiffy on it , or put a skillet or griddle on it to cook breakfast, and a pot to cook soup, stew, chili, etc..

You can see my mounting setup on the Tom-a-Hawk album.

Good luck,

John
 
We have used the round magna with rail clamps or a set of legs on the beach. We have always had the grill on the side opposite of the fuel fill or vent (off the stern on the Tom Cat) and over the water, not over the inside of the boat--but that is just our preference.
 
Another option is to use a portable BBQ that stows away when not in use.

I have a Magma Combination BBQ Shelf/Fish Cleaning Shelf in my Sea Ray and use a portable Coleman Stove/BBQ/Grille/Griddle placed on it to cook. It stows away nicely under the galley. This works so well that we seldom use the built in two burner electric/alcohol stove inside the cabin/galley.

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Magma First Mate Dual Mount Cutting/Serving Tables (Three lengths)

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Coleman Propane Grille/StoveFits on shelf nicely with room at the side for cooking tools and serving plates.

I have a slightly different model which allows the grille to be replaced with a griddle, but you could do the same with a small flat plate or round pancake griddle.

Both burners can be used to cook using pots, etc.

One chief advantage of this set-up is that allows you to cook outside of the cabin, eliminating cooking odors that often linger long after dinner is done, and also avoids heating up the cabin in the summer!

Another advantage, of course, is that you have a two burner stove/small BBQ all in one that stows out of the way easily.

Finally, you have a shelf which will do two or three things for your fishing endeavors:

1. Organize equipment/tools.

2. To cut bait (by adding a removable cutting board).

3. To clean fish (note the corners of the shelf/tray are cut open to aid in flushing and cleaning the board).

Just another alternative that may fit some persons needs well!

Joe. :teeth
 
I went with the bright red Coleman folding lp gizzmo for this boat. And, a nice 2,000 watt inverter, and a very small microwave. I like the crock-pot slow cooker meals on these cold, slow cruises on the rivers. I like the fast re-heat meals too. I have an entire Magma in the garage that I think I can find all the parts to. Have not used it on my last 3 boats. I do not like my hot dogs rolling off the boat with the waves of someone coming back into the coves to see that neat little boat. I do not like the hot-too-fast heat that I can not slow down enough for a nice 18-20 filet when I get the notion. So, some day when it is open boxes and clean up the garage, I will get it all together, and let her go.

Have also seen a couple of those little Cobb griles/smokers showing up on boats, but you have to haul around a bag/box of the charcoal too. And, I did use my Big Green Egg on my TC24 and that was sweet.

So many options today as for cooking on these boats.
 
Hi,
I must admit I haven't digested all the msgs in this thread, but thought maybe our setup, for 2 people might fit in here.
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It's a small BBQ we got thru West Marine 6-7 yrs ago, don't remember the model, but probably something similar is still there. Small propane bottle, cooks steaks, etc. very nicely, gets hotter than the small grill we have at home. Clamps to the rail.
I hope the pic shows up here, but if not, take a look at our webpage, way down at the bottom.
good eating to all,
 
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