Surely you mean STORE a BBQ...

RichH wrote:
Best place to 'mount' a BBQ is in a LOCKER (with quick
connect/disconnect to a rail, etc.) .... cant wash overboard, isnt
always in the way, doesnt foul the stern with the usual "crap on de back".
A stern that looks like a floating yard sale is IMHO dangerous,
especially for a blue water boat - everthing you add to the stern or bow
results in additional tendancy for the boat to hobbyhorse and 'plunge'
in large waves. You definitely dont want to be hanging onto a stern rail
trying to save a BBQ when there is heavy weather and there are waves
slopping onboard - been there, have the tee shirt. On the other hand, If
you have a 'marina queen' whose primary function is dockside
entertaining, then it really doesnt matter where to put it .... side of
the mast, pulpit, pushpit, top of winch, etc.

Mount the grill already!
I've had my propane grill mounted to the stern rail, directlly over the rail
for 6 years of cruising.
2 circumnavigators that just recentlly returned to the marina have theirs there
also. It's not like it's inside the cabin.
I can't imagine having to mount and unmount the grill every time we wanted to
grill something.
Mount it on the rail, and enjoy it!

BBQ underway in heavy weather with waves slopping aboard? I'm glad I don't have the
t-shirt!

Most marinas I know don't allow grills to be used in slips. Where I am now there's a city
ordinance against it.

-jeff



"RichH" wrote in message ...
Best place to 'mount' a BBQ is in a LOCKER (with quick
connect/disconnect to a rail, etc.) .... cant wash overboard, isnt
always in the way, doesnt foul the stern with the usual "crap on de back".
A stern that looks like a floating yard sale is IMHO dangerous,
especially for a blue water boat - everthing you add to the stern or bow
results in additional tendancy for the boat to hobbyhorse and 'plunge'
in large waves. You definitely dont want to be hanging onto a stern rail
trying to save a BBQ when there is heavy weather and there are waves
slopping onboard - been there, have the tee shirt. On the other hand, If
you have a 'marina queen' whose primary function is dockside
entertaining, then it really doesnt matter where to put it .... side of
the mast, pulpit, pushpit, top of winch, etc.

Jeff Morris wrote:

BBQ underway in heavy weather with waves slopping aboard? I'm glad I don't have the
t-shirt!

Most marinas I know don't allow grills to be used in slips. Where I am now there's a city
ordinance against it.


For what its worth: Most marinas we've stopped at on the Chesapeake (
which are rarely other than MD state run) consider propane grills
"enclosed", so are as legal at the dock as our stove. They do NOT want
charcoal fired grills fired up at the dock, though. Considering the
massive flames I've seen coming from some of those, I don't disagree.

We used to store our Magma in a locker between trips, but have left it
on the transom for most of the past 2-3 years. When not in use, the
propane tank goes some place safe, of course. Except that the nylon
covers disintegrate in about one season, we've found no down side to
keeping the grill mounted back there --- they are pretty light. We got a
Sunbrella cover this year so will only be able to comment on its
longevity next season, but it's been pretty effective agiainst the
monsoon rains we've had.... And Magma warantees the Sunbrella covers
for multiple years. (they should at what they charge!)

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

I know it sound weird, but see how it fits on the pulpit.

The grease goes overboard, and it never gets in the way of anything. The
only downside is the breeze at anchorage which wafts tantalizing smells all
the way aft.

B



"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
...
All this talk about Magmas and Dikinson grills is making me hungry. It
is also making me wonder about the best place to mount one.

Usually I see them mounded on the side of the stern pulpit but I have
narrow side decks back there so I would have to stand in the cockpit
seat and lean over to cook. The other option is off the transom but I
have a sugar scoop stern and am worried about dripping grease on the
swim platform.

Anyone have a solution?

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

I was the designated chef cooking steaks on a charcoal Magma sailing
down 65W to Tortola in 18 knots once. Last night at sea and we were
cleaning out the frige. Other than loosing a couple of potatoes
overboard the exciting part was lighting the fire. Good thing the grill
was mounted on the starboard side. Otherwise it would have baked
everyone in the cockpit. After 8 days of Denty Moore and bologna
sandwiches they were some of the best tasting steaks I ever ate. :-)

Don't think I will be grilling much underway but I also don't want to
have to wrestle with mounting a grill everytime I want to use it. If
the Dickenson does not drip grease I think I will just mound it on the
transom rail. There is a lot of stuff mounted back there anyway (MOB
pole, life sling, fender rack etc) so the grill is not going to add much.

Jeff Morris wrote:
BBQ underway in heavy weather with waves slopping aboard? I'm glad I don't have the
t-shirt!

Most marinas I know don't allow grills to be used in slips. Where I am now there's a city
ordinance against it.

-jeff



"RichH" wrote in message ...

Best place to 'mount' a BBQ is in a LOCKER (with quick
connect/disconnect to a rail, etc.) .... cant wash overboard, isnt
always in the way, doesnt foul the stern with the usual "crap on de back".
A stern that looks like a floating yard sale is IMHO dangerous,
especially for a blue water boat - everthing you add to the stern or bow
results in additional tendancy for the boat to hobbyhorse and 'plunge'
in large waves. You definitely dont want to be hanging onto a stern rail
trying to save a BBQ when there is heavy weather and there are waves
slopping onboard - been there, have the tee shirt. On the other hand, If
you have a 'marina queen' whose primary function is dockside
entertaining, then it really doesnt matter where to put it .... side of
the mast, pulpit, pushpit, top of winch, etc.






--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

I've got my Magma mounted on the aft cap rail. The mount allows me to rotate
it 360 degrees, in 90 degree increments. When underway, I've got it pointing
in, hanging over the aft deck. Usual position while cooking is facing
starboard, over the rail. I could also hang it out over the swim platform,
but have never needed to.

BTW, someone mentioned the statistics on fires on board from Boat/U.S. Just
happen to have the article he
1. AC & DC wiring / appliance - 55%
DC Shorts / Wiring - 30%
DC engine voltage regulator 12%
AC appliance / heater - 4%
Shore power - 4%
AC wiring / panel - 2%
DC battery charger - 2%
AC power surge - 1%

2. ENGINE / TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT - 24%
Engine overheat - 19%
Turbocharger overheat - 2%
Transmission overheat - 2%
Backfire - 1%

3. FUEL LEAK - 8% (95% of these were caused by gasoline)

5. MISCELLANEOUS - 7%
Stuff like flares, kids with matches, etc.

4. UNKNOWN - 5%

6, STOVE - 1%
They stated only one fire was caused by propane, when a portable unit fell
off the counter while in use.


--


Keith
__
Love is blind, but marriage is an eye-opener.
"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
...
I was the designated chef cooking steaks on a charcoal Magma sailing
down 65W to Tortola in 18 knots once. Last night at sea and we were
cleaning out the frige. Other than loosing a couple of potatoes
overboard the exciting part was lighting the fire. Good thing the grill
was mounted on the starboard side. Otherwise it would have baked
everyone in the cockpit. After 8 days of Denty Moore and bologna
sandwiches they were some of the best tasting steaks I ever ate. :-)

Don't think I will be grilling much underway but I also don't want to
have to wrestle with mounting a grill everytime I want to use it. If
the Dickenson does not drip grease I think I will just mound it on the
transom rail. There is a lot of stuff mounted back there anyway (MOB
pole, life sling, fender rack etc) so the grill is not going to add much.

Jeff Morris wrote:
BBQ underway in heavy weather with waves slopping aboard? I'm glad I
don't have the
t-shirt!

Most marinas I know don't allow grills to be used in slips. Where I am
now there's a city
ordinance against it.

-jeff



"RichH" wrote in message
...

Best place to 'mount' a BBQ is in a LOCKER (with quick
connect/disconnect to a rail, etc.) .... cant wash overboard, isnt
always in the way, doesnt foul the stern with the usual "crap on de
back".
A stern that looks like a floating yard sale is IMHO dangerous,
especially for a blue water boat - everthing you add to the stern or bow
results in additional tendancy for the boat to hobbyhorse and 'plunge'
in large waves. You definitely dont want to be hanging onto a stern rail
trying to save a BBQ when there is heavy weather and there are waves
slopping onboard - been there, have the tee shirt. On the other hand, If
you have a 'marina queen' whose primary function is dockside
entertaining, then it really doesnt matter where to put it .... side of
the mast, pulpit, pushpit, top of winch, etc.






--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com