Grilling on the boat

[RiverRat]

I don't know about the parks but I don't think any marinas in my area allow an open flame on the docks. Including stoves on the boat...

 

[Fishnut]

Most people put the grill out when needed then store it when not needed. No need for two grills for looks.

Of the boats that I have seen with bow rail mounted grills they are not express cruisers. A center consul type boat with walk around would be better suited for a bow mounted grill. As you have discovered, you need to clamber around or over or thru something to get onto the bow. Also the bow rail in the sundancer series is less then ideal for a grill. Its too low.

We chose to mount ours on the starboard side. In our 280 the sink area is on the starboard side. If I had a current model 290 like yours I would choose the port side since the sink has been relocated there.

We have small kids so mounting on the swim platform increases the chances of the kids getting burned. Hanging over the side eliminated this worry for us.

Mount

Where did you purchase this mount?

 

[dpvandy01]

I don't know about the parks but I don't think any marinas in my area allow an open flame on the docks. Including stoves on the boat...

Likewise in Ohio and Kentucky.... It's a Fire Code issue for the actual dock, I'm not sure if that applies to the boat as well but it may??

 

[dpvandy01]

Heck the parks even ban yea from doing it on the dock and picnic tables.

Rob

I'm pretty sure doing it in public is frowned upon regardless of jurisdiction..:smt043

 

[Nehalennia]

Todd,

You keep posting this photo and its making my mouth water.

There is a lot of snow on the ground and we are having a hard water problem, the water is frozen solid.

If you keep doing this I’m going to be forced to fly out to you and make you take us boating and fire up that grill. Oh, and I’d be bringing the admiral and a bunch of screaming kids too. LOL

Come on out, we're always ready.

NICE! That's just what I've been looking to find. I picked up a Garelick table mount last year, but was hesitant to drill the hole it required. That new mount looks like a better solution. Thanks for the link and pix!

Yes, I'll post some pictures of my install. The base seems nice. I won't need to drill a large hole, just the mounting screw holes. The black bezel seals the post to the base and the post has threads under the bezel screwing it into the base. 28" isn't that tall but it should work well and be easy to stow.

Im surprised it hasnt come up that alot marina's do not permit BAR B Qing on boats. I know my marina does and a few State parks also ban it. Heck the parks even ban yea from doing it on the dock and picnic tables.

Rob

They'll have to pry my Hot mitt and Grill tools out of my dead hands.
:smt021

 

[Four Suns]

Including stoves on the boat...

That is one of my pet peeves. I had a "sail boat couple" come up to us (me, wife and kids) while we were sitting on the back of our 380 DA at Solomons Island eating dinner and started yelling at us because we cooked on the boat... Mac and Cheese and hot dogs that were cooked in the galley on an electric stove... An electric stove, mind you, that took 40 minutes to boil water... They said there was "no cooking on boats" and I was going to start a fire and burn their boat down and they were going to report me...

dumb asses... should have went over and spilled some beer on their boat.

 

[chuck1]

That is one of my pet peeves. I had a "sail boat couple" come up to us (me, wife and kids) while we were sitting on the back of our 380 DA at Solomons Island eating dinner and started yelling at us because we cooked on the boat... Mac and Cheese and hot dogs that were cooked in the galley on an electric stove... An electric stove, mind you, that took 40 minutes to boil water... They said there was "no cooking on boats" and I was going to start a fire and burn their boat down and they were going to report me...

dumb asses... should have went over and spilled some beer on their boat.

Gary,
You should have just sent the four screaming kids and dogs over to play next to their boat:lol::smt043:lol:

Ok back on topic.

Some body asked

Where did you purchase this mount?

It is a standard Magma mount you can purchase it at West or boaters world. Heck Jim may even have them or can order it for you.

 

[wkearney99]

I don't know about the parks but I don't think any marinas in my area allow an open flame on the docks. Including stoves on the boat...

Seems a bit ridiculous to try and make that claim for cooking equipment below decks in the cabin. Add-on grills or perhaps even cockpit console mounted ones, sure. Something along the lines of anyone using gear below is pretty likely to grasp the concept of not setting their boat ablaze. Where as, the weekend barbeque crowd might be considerably more likely to make such a mistake using an open air setup.

Personally, I'd rather just take a spin around the corner, toss out the hook and grill to my hearts content.

I have noticed that many marinas have on-shore grilling equipment available. This is certainly "less convenient" but I'm willing to abide by their rules if they've made it available.

 

[sbw1]

That is one of my pet peeves. I had a "sail boat couple" come up to us (me, wife and kids) while we were sitting on the back of our 380 DA at Solomons Island eating dinner and started yelling at us because we cooked on the boat.

What'd they say when you dumped your scraps in the water and rinsed off the dishes with your fresh water wash down hose?

 

[Nehalennia]

.....They said there was "no cooking on boats" and I was going to start a fire and burn their boat down and they were going to report me...

dumb asses... should have went over and spilled some beer on their boat.

No Kidding,that's ridiculous

...It is a standard Magma mount you can purchase it at West or boaters world. Heck Jim may even have them or can order it for you.

Yeah that's the one I had on my last grill. Nice and small. Make sure you use fender washers and nuts and bolts to install it, not screws.

.....Add-on grills or perhaps even cockpit console mounted ones, sure. ...

If this is the case then let the thinning of the herd begin. A couple of flare ups shouldn't necessarily warrant the Open Flame Nazis Gary experienced(even though he used electric) to proclaim NO COOKING on your Boat!!!

 

[jimdavi]

I have the standard option flagpole, and the mount is on the top of the transom. can this "socket" be utilized for a kettle grill?

 

[Woody]

It's not wise to carry a lawnmower on my boat??....SH_T. I just laid sod on the swimplatform, went well with the new bolt on grill.

 

[Fishnut]

Yeah that's the one I had on my last grill. Nice and small. Make sure you use fender washers and nuts and bolts to install it, not screws.

Now that's a good tip.

 

[wkearney99]

Well, also consider most ragbaggers are so cheap they're likely underinsured too.

 

[Four Suns]

Am I the only one that is not happy with marine grills? They just don't cook right IMO. The BTUs they put out per square inch is just not high enough. They get hot... but the heat is from reflecting off the stainless and not directly from the flames. I want something like my FireMagic grill:

http://www.firemagicgasgrills.com/

Make one of those in a small "boat size" and put two propane canisters on it to dump some flames into the thing...

 

[RiverRat]

Seems a bit ridiculous to try and make that claim for cooking equipment below decks in the cabin.

Why do you think this is a rediculous claim??? The way it was explained to me by the manager of our marina was that because of the fact that all of the docks are covered that this may let fuel fumes to acumulate if there was a fuel leak on someones boat. A insurance reg. I suppose in our area on the river due to the fact that the tops of the docks are below the surrounding ground level. To BBQ at the marina we have to be at least 50' away from the docks.

 

[dpvandy01]

Why do you think this is a rediculous claim??? . A insurance reg. I suppose in our area on the river due to the fact that the tops of the docks are below the surrounding ground level. To BBQ at the marina we have to be at least 50' away from the docks.

Not sure of the code in your balliwick but it is more likely a FireCode (NFPA) or local Building Codes rather than an insurance code thing, but add all three codes together and they are trying to interject logic into a situation where it is sorely needed...... Hungry boater, meets stable platform to grill, close to boat, close to friends, can still hear the music, got a cooler for brew...... add hundreds of thousands of dollars of other peoples gas fuled fiberglass candles, a few more beers while the grill gets the grub good and tasty.... what could possibly go wrong:huh:

 

[RiverRat]

Not sure of the code in your balliwick but it is more likely a FireCode (NFPA) or local Building Codes rather than an insurance code thing, but add all three codes together and they are trying to interject logic into a situation where it is sorely needed...... Hungry boater, meets stable platform to grill, close to boat, close to friends, can still hear the music, got a cooler for brew...... add hundreds of thousands of dollars of other peoples gas fuled fiberglass candles, a few more beers while the grill gets the grub good and tasty.... what could possibly go wrong:huh:

Agreed, but in any case you can't have any open flames when you are in your slip... Even in the cabin. Thats why I'm glad our 280 has the electric instead of the butane stove my 240 had.

 

[Cuttin' Edge]

The grilling thing was a pretty big issue at our marina for a bit - then it quieted down. I believe the "official" rule is that we can grill on the boat - at the dock - as long as the grill is attached to the boat...

I don't have a boat grill - cause as someone above mentioned...I just don't think they have the power! I have a little Weber "Q" - which I think works great.

Personally - I think the attached to boat rule is dumb..if something happens - it's attached to your boat. With mine - kick it off the swim platform - and it's in the lake - if it blows, it's underwater - and nothing will happen in my mind...

Plus, it's nice, when traveling - just put it in the back and it fits perfect.

 

[Nehalennia]

Am I the only one that is not happy with marine grills? They just don't cook right IMO. The BTUs they put out per square inch is just not high enough. They get hot... but the heat is from reflecting off the stainless and not directly from the flames. I want something like my FireMagic grill:

http://www.firemagicgasgrills.com/

Make one of those in a small "boat size" and put two propane canisters on it to dump some flames into the thing...

Gary,
You may find the Dickinson marine grills more to your liking. At nearly twice the cost

they were a little rich for my blood. 16,000 BTU with Dual Burners.

I also found the Newport (11,200 BTU), by Magma an impressive performing grill. I like it much better than the kettle style.