Lets talk grills

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Joe Snuffy

Joe Snuffy

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Feb 12, 2009
48
Catalina 27 tall rig Tyler, TX
I have decided to pull the trigger on a grill, after wishing for one all last season. I looked through old threads, and have decided on two courses of action. I will avoid Magma, due to some of their "issues." Not a jab to you current Magma owners. :)
I am leaning towards a Force 10, but it hurts me to the core to pay that much for something I feel to cost about 1/2 of what it should. Not to mention the additional cost of a rail mount.
My other option is a much cheaper "table-top" from Lowes for less than 100 bones. I can try some kind of DIY rail mount or just stow the grill below and bring it out for cooking on a big chunk of ceramic tile. I would not store the little propane tanks below in this case.
Any thoughts one way or the other?

Cheers!
 
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Ken13569

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Jan 22, 2008
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Clark San Juan 28 Everett WA
The Admiral just purchased the new Magma round grill for me with a pizo lighter.
In the past we had the old Magma. What a difference. It lit in the wind with the first click. No more dropped lids. no more re-arranging loose rocks. I agree the old wasn't great. The new one is a different story (but a little pricy.)
 
RECESS

RECESS

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Dec 20, 2003
1,509
Catalina 27 . St. Mary's Georgia
With the Force 10 at $126, it is not that harsh of a price. I looked at google shopping for stainless steel portable grills and did not see anything in the $75 or less range that would make feel like it was going to work really well or last.
 
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thereisabelle

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Mar 13, 2009
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irwin 37 (73-74) grand harbor marina
the p.o. bought a force 10 and mounted it on the port stern rail. it's small compaired to a magma. it does 2 good sized ribeye's or 3 burgers at a time. it doesn't take up much room and has never had a cover. easy to take off and clean. i vote force 10. i think they have a larger model..10" diam. x 14" long?? good luck. jimbob
 
Joe Snuffy

Joe Snuffy

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Feb 12, 2009
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Catalina 27 tall rig Tyler, TX
RECESS said:
With the Force 10 at $126, it is not that harsh of a price. I looked at google shopping for stainless steel portable grills and did not see anything in the $75 or less range that would make feel like it was going to work really well or last.
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I looked at that exact same link.:)
That is what I'm leaning towards, plus I will have to add the mount.
 
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gfrazzle

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Aug 26, 2007
284
Hunter 41DS Ventura, California
Joe,

I have had many charcoal and gas marine grills over the years including some cheaper "Magma knock offs" but none have been very satisfactory. They either wouldn't light/ stay lit or cooking was uneven or the components would burn out.

I finally bought a Magma Newport and am very satisfied with it. They are admittedly grossly overpriced but the construction is top quality, heavy duty all stainless AND you can buy replacement parts if needed. It always lights regardless of the wind and stays lit. Mine is the older non- infrared version which you could probably find on eBay or on sale for a more reasonable price.

More money up front but probably cheaper in the long run.
 
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mcaswell

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Oct 28, 2008
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none none LA
I did a lot of research a year ago, and as others have pointed out, the older round Magma grills were problematic, but I went with "version 2" and have been happy with it... lights easy, stays lit.

--Michael
 
jibes138

jibes138

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Jan 27, 2008
3,092
ODay 35 Beaufort, NC
Which type and why?

I recently bought a radiant grill for my house and I am amazed at how good the food is when not cooked on an open flame. It stays juicy and you get great flavor from all the drippings that hit the hot pan and smoke up. I recently noticed that the marine grills are now offered with radiant burners. Any advantage to one or the other in that environment? From my home experience I'd recommend the radiant but will it stay lit, etc?
 
KD3PC

KD3PC

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Sep 25, 2008
1,069
boatless rainbow Callao, VA
my vote is for the Kuuma, good grill and good price, and the mount is not half a grill priced like Magma....plus it works.
 
Rick D

Rick D

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Jun 14, 2008
7,204
Hunter Legend 40.5 Shoreline Marina Long Beach CA
Endorsement

Phil Herring said:
The Force 10 is now called the Kuuma Stow-n-Go, and if you check our site you'll find our price is lower than this. Although it looks like we're out of stock at the moment.

http://shop.sailboatowners.com/google/custom.htm?vp=173958
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I purchased a smaller version of this when it first came out to replace my kettle that just would not stay lit in my breezy Catalina cove. I have found this to be much less hassle; it cooks more evenly and stays lit. I am very happy with it. SBO's price is less than I paid then and their shipping will no doubt be better.
 
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noprob2

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Apr 28, 2008
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Hunter 340 Havre de Grace
SEA-B-QUE Marine Barbecue

Take a look at this one from Dickinson Marine ( Canadian Co which makes boat heaters ets)
Have used mine for 10 yrs
Eay to use,clean, maintain, great in wind
Can use screw on bottle but I put a second tank in stern locker, got a connector hose made up by Dickinson and just slide unit on rail mount attach hose, turn on tank and viola!
 
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KandD

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Jan 19, 2009
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Hunter 40 Corpus Christi
We have a little habatchi from walmart.. not SS, rusts up, but lasted about a year sitting on deck. it was $20 and takes the little propane tanks. Works great for grilling. We're on grill #2, I'm going to mount it some how to the stern rail.
 
Chris Burti

Chris Burti

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Dec 2, 2003
480
Catalina C-320 Washington, NC
I have had a round Force 10 for almost 10 years and do 90% of our cooking aboard with it...sometimes we even go to the boat just to cook out and eat. I have cooked for as many as 6 persons without trouble. The flame will not blow out as long as you don't close the cover completely, it is easy to clean and maintain and gives a good grilled flavor without excessive flame-up. I attached an adapter hose that screws into the grill regulator to a Tee and gas approved ball valve that I added to my propane system and now I do not need to mess with the small tanks.

I don't particularly care for the design of the rail mount, but other than that minor qualification, I heartily recommend that you buy one from Phil.
 
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mattkling

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Oct 3, 2008
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Beneteau 361 Seattle
I have the standard size 145 Kuuma and it has served me well on 2 boats. If I did it again, I would go with the 160 for a bit more room.
 
druid

druid

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Apr 22, 2009
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Ontario 32 Pender Harbour
I've had Force 10's for many years, and they're OK, especially if you power them from a 5lb "real" propane tank and not from the little disposable bottles. Now I have a Dickinson, and it's GREAT - nice even heat even from a disposable bottle. The Magma isn't very popular up here - everybody has either a Force 10 or a Dickinson.

druid
 
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wufibugs

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Aug 16, 2009
1,000
Hunter 1986 H31 California Yacht Marina, Chula Vista, CA
Since my Hunter is still running CNG for the stove, I am wondering if any of these could be adapted to run off that?
 
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Old Skool Neil

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Jan 22, 2008
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Fed up w/ personal attacks I'm done with SBO
wufibugs said:
Since my Hunter is still running CNG for the stove, I am wondering if any of these could be adapted to run off that?
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I have a Magma Newport fueled with CNG. Had to order the CNG valve/orifice directly from Magma. I've had Magma kettles with disposable propane bottles and Force 10 log style also with disposable propane bottles. In my experience, the CNG Newport has them beat hands down. It lights easier (one or two piezo clicks only), has never blown out, has great even heat and best of all for me, has the CNG option. Very kool cooking off the shipboard fuel system.
 
Hermit Scott

Hermit Scott

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Sep 25, 2008
2,288
C30 Event Horizon Port Aransas
I have only owned one grill so far. I bought one of the 14" magmas. What are the issues you guys are talking about with them? So I will know what to look out for.
This one doesn't have a piezo ignitor. I have to stick one of those long lighters in there. Also it doesn't have the hinges. I have to hang it by the fender washer that holds the lid handle on.
 
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