*JimH* wrote:
Note: Not OT as gas grills are used by many at their boat docks.

We purchased a nice Ducane gas grill for the house 13 years ago and despite
replacement of the burners and coals it is now on its last leg.

So.....we are looking for recommendations from the gas grill users out
there.

We are considering this Vermont Castings unit (VM450SSP) from Home Depot:
http://tinyurl.com/76azj

It is not cheap but was listed number 4 by Consumers Report on gas grill
assessment in their June, 2005 magazine. The 3 grills rated before this one
were either in the $1,000+ range or had smaller cooking areas and less BTU
output.

We like the stainless steel burners, high BTU output, relatively nice size
of the main grill cooking area and warranty. Downside is the price.

We use our grill throughout the year and are looking for good performance
and a long life for the price.

Does anyone have any experience with this grill or can you offer a
suggestion on another?

I don't use gas. I've got a weber charcoal grill, and a New Braunfel
smoker. I grill everything from pizza, meatloaf, lasagna, etc., along
with the usual fare. The smoker I use to slow smoke pork butts, leg of
lamb, beef, chicken, turkey etc. I've studied bbq techniques a LOT. I
have no use for gas. You should go to a decent bbq contest, it will
change you forever, you'll get the fever!