"Bill McKee" wrote in message
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"*JimH*" wrote in message
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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?




Just bought a new gas grill. Wife likes the gas, I love my offset firebox
smoker. Got a all stainless unit at Costco. Looks just like the Ducane
from HD. Was $499. Nicer price than the Ducane,



Thanks for the heads up on that grill Bill. We just bought the same thing.
Home Depot wanted $699 for it....at Costco it was $499....exact same grill
as you said. 100% 300 grade stainless steel. Very nice.

"*JimH*" wrote in message
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"Bill McKee" wrote in message
nk.net...

"*JimH*" wrote in message
news
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?




Just bought a new gas grill. Wife likes the gas, I love my offset
firebox smoker. Got a all stainless unit at Costco. Looks just like the
Ducane from HD. Was $499. Nicer price than the Ducane,



Thanks for the heads up on that grill Bill. We just bought the same
thing. Home Depot wanted $699 for it....at Costco it was $499....exact
same grill as you said. 100% 300 grade stainless steel. Very nice.


Glad to be of help.