Best cooker aboard?

[gcapehart]

We are looking at a stove of the type that sits on a rod where your outrigger may be. There are gas, but we prefer charcoal when we can. The alcohol stove is good for when needed. Have you ever tried any of these? Results? Thanks, gary

[slippery73]

Ive got a clamp on gas magma grille. Its not bad, its a gas model but dont expect it to put out the BTU's a regualr grille does. It takes a long time to cook things and doesn't put out real even heat. I don't know that I'd want a charcoal grille on the boat, ive got a charcoal stainless grille for the beach thats great. I usually just bring that, the magma one rarely gets used.

[slippery73]

Here's the one ive got.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magma-Ma ... enameZWDVW

[GoneFission]

The Magma grills also have a rod-holder mount available.  You put it in the rod holder or outrigger mount and then turn a big wing nut to tighten it down.  I've got one on my Magma gas kettle grill and it works well.  

http://www.magmaproducts.com/Products/M ... 5_175.html  

Also, the newer versions of the kettle grills cook a bit better than the original versions - they also have the capability of taking out the center section for direct grilling, or leaving it in for indirect cooking.  You can also put the whole thing in the dishwasher at home for cleaning.  

Grilled fish and cold beer, anyone?   8)

[1986-222XF]

Same here...I've got the newer version...the Magma II.  It does cook much better and is more versatile than the older, non-hinged lid model.  I got the rod holder bracket as well.  I mostly spearfish.  Occasionally someone will bring one up that's a tad bit smaller than the limit..."Filet & Release"!!  I would never consider a charcoal grill on the boat, at sea.

[RickK]

I also use the Magma Kettle "Party Size" gas grill on a rod holder mount and it works well in all but the stiffest of breezes.  The electronic striker quit on the first outing. :(  
One thing that has been a pain is that I changed out the rod holder inserts because the originals were chalking up real bad and they didn't have a cover to them, letting rain go right into the bilge.  The covered ones I replaced them with didn't allow the BBQ mount to hold firm anymore - no matter how much cranking you did on the wing nut the BBQ would still turn in the rod holder :(   Finally, I bought another "uncovered" insert and that one would let me tighten it enough so it wouldn't turn     Now I take out the covered one and put in the non-covered one when it's time to "Q" and if I'm camping, it stays mounted for the duration  8)
I carry a fiberglass LP fuel tank on the boat.

You can also put the whole thing in the dishwasher at home for cleaning.  

I didn't know that  8)

[Hawg Hunter]

DAng thats nice but for 54$ for a rod and a wing nutt , I bet Home depot gots some stuff to make your own  

[GoneFission]

I got mine on eBay for $10...  

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid ... Categories

See ya on the water!