Charcoal Grill

Phillbo

Phillbo

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I'm Chartering a catamaran out of Tortola next week and the other day I chatting up the rep about what I needed to bring on board... He mentioned we'd need charcoal for the grill.

This strikes me as not such a good idea to have a charcoal grill on a boat. I know it will be mounted on the stern and when on the hook the wind will blow any embers off away from the boat but it still does not sit right with me.

anyone else find this concerning ?
 
Sounds like that's what they have it set up for and that's the way it's done..
Go for it but if you're nervous about it, just keep a bucket of water close by
 
If you're careful it's not really a problem. And if the charter company allows it go for it, carefully.

Although when I ran a charter company we did not allow then on the boats because of the teak decks.
Of course that didn't stop the charterers from getting creative. Like the time one group pulled the grill like metal shelves from the refrigerator and used them for a BBQ on the beach.
 
I don't see a problem, but if you are uncomfortable, remember, YOU ARE THE CAPTAIN!
 
...aren't they filming an episode of "When Vacations Attack" in Tortola next week?
 
i have charcoal on my own boat, no issue. I prefer charcoal to propane anyway...
 
Pascal,
how are you disposing of the hot embers when you're done cooking? Do you just let it die out on it's own or do you dump the charcoal overboard? I have become hooked on grilling out over charcoal at the house this past year. I am beyond excited at the thought of a summer aboard this year but I must confess, I am saddened at the thought of having to reduce myself to the little propane Magma grill and will miss my charcoal immensely. I have been contemplating how I can do charcoal safely on the trawler! :)
 
I guess I'm overacting a bit.. thanks guys.
 
i usually let it die out on its own and dump it overboard before cooking again. I use a Magma, clamped on the rail at the bow, never had an issue with embers although i keep an eye on it
 
Charcoal is safe if you use common sense. Let it burn out, then dump. Woodsong you need a Big Green Egg on the center line of the stern of that boat if you want to be Grillin' and Chillin'. You guys would freak out when you see a Bahamian fishing smack with an open wood fire in a sand box on a wood deck.
 
I just had to replace my gas Magma. I looked at the charcoal and I know it would taste better. But how to store a month's worth of charcoal on a 30' boat and keep it dry?
 
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Originally posted by L. Keith

Woodsong you need a Big Green Egg on the center line of the stern of that boat if you want to be Grillin' and Chillin'.
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I just got done grillen at home on the Big Green Egg (small egg). If only cooking for 2, the mini would work fine. Perhaps it the boat is big enough, a small or meduim would work.
 
we rented a Power Cat from Tortola in Feb. Same situation. We had no problems and did not experience embers hitting the fiberglass. In fact, it was so windy, a propane grill would have been impossible. The wind helped the charcoal burn nicely. Once it's cooled down, throw the ashes overboard and you're ready for the next event.

Have fun! We were not expecting the winds that we experienced in Feb, but it was an adventure!
 
do the ashes /embers float or sink?

RWS
 
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Originally posted by RWS

do the ashes /embers float or sink?

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I used a charcoal Magma for 15 years. Most of the embers sink but there was an occasional 'floater' [:-jester].
 
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Originally posted by mixman

I just had to replace my gas Magma. I looked at the charcoal and I know it would taste better. But how to store a month's worth of charcoal on a 30' boat and keep it dry?

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Vacuum seal bag it in individual use portions and store then in the giant size zip lock bags.
 
That's what I thought. I'm tempted to return this new gasser (Kettle 2) for charcoal, but I do use the "burner" feature quite often where I turn the grill into a stove for a pan (it helps to keep odors out of the boat). I'm not sure how well that would work with charcoal.

Why can't somebody make charcoal-flavored propane? :-)
 
Originally posted by Phillbo

I guess I'm overacting a bit.. thanks guys.

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I thought you had a pretty legitimate question , no over reaction.
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