BBQ's

Quincofish · 29-05-2003, 13:11

I have recently acquired a "Cobb BBQ". Very interesting, made in Sth Africa, came with a rail mount. The BBQ has a plastic insulated outer which means it is cool to touch even when operating. Uses heat beads for fuel, or corn cobbs, hence the name. Has a dome lid and also a "moat" under the grill for water, vegetables, stock etc. Works brilliantly, can also be used as a smoker.
http://www.cobbamerica.com/?http://w.../aboutmain.htm

The distributor in Melbourne Australia sells it as a marine BBQ and provides a Stainless Steel mount complete with small "work surface". He also provides, as well as the grill a solid "frying pan" top. All up with a bag, mount, frying pan and cook book around $400 AUS.

wingkeel · 23-06-2003, 09:39

A friend gave me a Magma less the regulator ($22.50 U.S.) and I really like it. The small bottles of propane are safe and easy to store on my boat. Also, there is no mess from charcoal and such. I put davit like rails over the transom and mounted the solar panel and the grill on them.

kd7lmq · 08-07-2003, 03:43

Charcoal on a boat is a high-risk item. It has been known to spontaneous combust. The moisture can be a problem unless you can keep it in a sealed metal container. The regulator that you fine on the Magma BBQ is the same one used on the $8-9 BBQ’s that Wal-Mart and Riteaid stores sell. Just buy one of these and toss the bbq, but keep the reg.

Pete
S/V Murphy’s Lawyer

wingkeel · 08-07-2003, 21:36

Damn, ya live and learn.
thanks, good to know

Sonosailor · 03-10-2003, 09:03

I was set to buy a Force 10 or equivalent marine BBQ, when an old and experienced fellow said that the $9-19 Canadian Tire or Walmart ones work better, and last almost as long. When it isn't working, go get another. None of them work well in a windstorm anyway.

Luckily, I have a multihull with lots of room. I can set up the cheapo anywhere.

Still, gotta think that we ought to try out the cheapo before laying out the coin for the deluxe.

Get to the hook, and get everything (and everybody) properly cooked.

29-05-2003, 13:11	#1
Quincofish Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Scarborough, QLD, Australia Boat: Adams 40 Cutter Rigged Sloop "Quinco" Posts: 20 Images: 7	BBQ's I have recently acquired a "Cobb BBQ". Very interesting, made in Sth Africa, came with a rail mount. The BBQ has a plastic insulated outer which means it is cool to touch even when operating. Uses heat beads for fuel, or corn cobbs, hence the name. Has a dome lid and also a "moat" under the grill for water, vegetables, stock etc. Works brilliantly, can also be used as a smoker. http://www.cobbamerica.com/?http://w.../aboutmain.htm The distributor in Melbourne Australia sells it as a marine BBQ and provides a Stainless Steel mount complete with small "work surface". He also provides, as well as the grill a solid "frying pan" top. All up with a bag, mount, frying pan and cook book around $400 AUS.

23-06-2003, 09:39	#2
wingkeel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Forgotten Coast,Fla Posts: 18	A friend gave me a Magma less the regulator ($22.50 U.S.) and I really like it. The small bottles of propane are safe and easy to store on my boat. Also, there is no mess from charcoal and such. I put davit like rails over the transom and mounted the solar panel and the grill on them. __________________ on the wind I soar

08-07-2003, 21:36	#4
wingkeel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Forgotten Coast,Fla Posts: 18	Damn, ya live and learn. thanks, good to know __________________ on the wind I soar

03-10-2003, 09:03	#5
Sonosailor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Boat: FP Tobago 35 - Cat Tales Posts: 325 Images: 8	Expensive BBQs? I was set to buy a Force 10 or equivalent marine BBQ, when an old and experienced fellow said that the $9-19 Canadian Tire or Walmart ones work better, and last almost as long. When it isn't working, go get another. None of them work well in a windstorm anyway. Luckily, I have a multihull with lots of room. I can set up the cheapo anywhere. Still, gotta think that we ought to try out the cheapo before laying out the coin for the deluxe. Get to the hook, and get everything (and everybody) properly cooked.

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08-07-2003, 03:43	#3
kd7lmq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Elma Wa Usa Posts: 11	Charcoal on a boat is a high-risk item. It has been known to spontaneous combust. The moisture can be a problem unless you can keep it in a sealed metal container. The regulator that you fine on the Magma BBQ is the same one used on the $8-9 BBQ’s that Wal-Mart and Riteaid stores sell. Just buy one of these and toss the bbq, but keep the reg. Pete S/V Murphy’s Lawyer