Another grill question

[mraz72]

So I am thinking of purchasing a grill this year and I would like to mount it in the bow. The grill I am looking at is

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/magma--catalina-2-infrared-gourmet-series-gas-grill--15972599?recordNum=4

I'm thinking the infrared will work better in windy lake conditions, any opinions?

Can someone point me to the mount and basic instructions for installing this in the bow?

 

[zipper]

https://jetboaters.net/threads/time-for-a-grill.12212/ or go all the way back to https://jetboaters.net/threads/mounting-magma-grill-on-the-bow.2842/

 

[Coheeba]

Here is the same grill on Amazon prime Catalina 2 Infrared. This is the mount I used. I used a piece of pvc to mate it to the stock table mount on the stern. The pvc make the fit tighter so it doesn't wobble. Sorry, I don't have any pics.

 

[mraz72]

Was it ok to post a new thread or should I have resurrected the old thread?

Thanks Coheeba, you have the infrared grill? Same boat also, do you like it? Wish you got a different model?

You use the swim deck table mount and you created your own "table leg" out of PVC?

I would like to drill a hole in the bow, place some sort of receptical(fishing pole holder) and then have a mount on the grill snap into that. Once done, I can easily remove it, or if I don't want to use it, the fishing pole holder mounted up front won't be an eye sore

 

[Coheeba]

No I have the Cabo. I use the stock table leg and mount on the stern and use a piece of pvc inserted in the leg and the grill mount slides into the pvc. It makes it a tighter fit so it doesn't wobble. I think it was a 1.5" pvc that inserts into the table leg and sits at the bend in the table leg. I will try to get some pics.

 

[BigN8]

Whatever you decide as far as mounting this thing, keep in mind they can get messy. It's hard to contain all the grease. You can wipe it out with paper towels after cooking, but when you pull it out of the mount to stow it, you will have grease run out of the nooks and crannies. If it were me, I would keep all cooking activites at the swim deck.

 

[mraz72]

That's good point about mess, I definitely don't want hot grease over the bow seats, if it gets on the swim platform, much less of an issue.

I was thinking the bow because I know there is a lot of traffic on the swim platform and I was thinking the grill would be in the way the entire time.

 

[Coheeba]

I usually avoid/pre-cook any really greasy food. If you precook hamburgers or sausage then you can use an aluminum throw-away pan to re-heat. Chicken, steak and fish isn't a problem. Also Sausage and peppers precooked and stored in an aluminum pan in the cooler and then just reheat is awesome. Then throw away the pan and grill is clean.

 

[mraz72]

two more questions about grilling...

1. How long does one of these grills take to cool down?
2. If I added a new leg, attached it to the swim deck, can you operate the boat with the grill attached or definitely not?

 

[Julian]

two more questions about grilling...

1. How long does one of these grills take to cool down?
2. If I added a new leg, attached it to the swim deck, can you operate the boat with the grill attached or definitely not?

My magma kettle grill has typically cooled off by time we've finished eating. @Coheeba I like the cooking in tray idea! I was already pre cooking brats...but they'd still have some grease in them...cooking them in a disposable pan is a great idea! Weber makes small aluminum grease catches for their grills that would be perfect for this use!

 

[UpNorth]

two more questions about grilling...

1. How long does one of these grills take to cool down?
2. If I added a new leg, attached it to the swim deck, can you operate the boat with the grill attached or definitely not?

two more questions about grilling...

1. How long does one of these grills take to cool down?
2. If I added a new leg, attached it to the swim deck, can you operate the boat with the grill attached or definitely not?

Obviously it depends on the weather and the amount of time the grill has been on for the time to cool down. When I’m done grilling I burn off any off excess grease then turn it off. I leave my cover open to let it cool down faster.
I have cruised more than a few times with the grill still attached to the leg on the swim deck to get it to cool down faster. The mount to me feels very sturdy and secure. The water was not rough to the point I could loose the grill on any of the occasions. I do take the propane can off when doing so.
I am impressed with the Magma Newport 2 Infra Red. Happy with the purchase.

Babbitt’s for me was the cheapest and fastest for the additional table leg. Pwcparts.com was the fastest and cheapest on the grill/leg mount.

 

[UpNorth]

I keep a roll of aluminum foil onboard and put a new piece in the drip pan each time I grill. When I’m done I remove the piece of aluminum foil. I’ve also used the disposable aluminum pans for certain dinners and they’ve worked great.

 

[Eric Ballard]

I installed mine on the bow like the post @zipper mentioned. Currently I have a towel I lay around the grill to protect the boat, but I thought I would get a tablecloth with a hole in the middle and run the mount through the hole in the tablecloth.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/mounting-magma-grill-on-the-bow.2842/#post-45418

 

[WetWillie]

I went w/pvc inside an additional table leg and don’t find that it creates too much of a hazard for the kids... it takes about 15-20 min of cool down time enough to enjoy the meal and start cleaning up... I second the roll of aluminum foil for drip pan and grill grates simple clean up and I like the pan idea for really greasy foods but they cook great and super fast... I couldn’t see paying double the cost for the upper grate and temp gauge just use a good digital meat thermometer

 

[Ronnie]

I installed in the bow using strait rod holders and a magma level lock mounts. Here are a few pics, let me know if you want more info.

 

[Coheeba]

My magma kettle grill has typically cooled off by time we've finished eating. @Coheeba I like the cooking in tray idea! I was already pre cooking brats...but they'd still have some grease in them...cooking them in a disposable pan is a great idea! Weber makes small aluminum grease catches for their grills that would be perfect for this use!

These work ok in the Cabo (pan)

 

[mraz72]

Got all the parts to.mount the grill on the swim deck, one more question, are you guys gluing or somehow securing the PVC pipe into the table leg or just letting it sit in there?

 

[WetWillie]

Got all the parts to.mount the grill on the swim deck, one more question, are you guys gluing or somehow securing the PVC pipe into the table leg or just letting it sit in there?

I wrapped my pvc in duct tape until it was really snug and inserted it permanently as I have an extra leg just for the grill... seen others use different tapes or items to snug it up... I’ve found this to work the best so far as I can still turn my grill from side to side with the mount staying snug. That way I can cook either standing or turn the grill and sit on the upper platform with the grill facing me...

 

[mraz72]

Sounds like a good idea. I have everything put together, I'll post pics and info of my install in case others go down the path I did.

 

[swatski]

Sounds like a good idea. I have everything put together, I'll post pics and info of my install in case others go down the path I did.

Here is what I did:
https://jetboaters.net/threads/the-official-what-did-you-do-to-your-jet-boat-today-thread.2661/page-67#post-311876

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