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2BonC wrote:Within the next days I will receive my Magma Grill. I´m looking forward to
Is it possible to use the round Magma Grill with "Lawa Flow" (lava rocks) ?
Rainer

The Magma grill doesn't use lava rocks, it has a heat deflector instead and all drippings collect in a catch basin at the bottom.
It works very well with this design.

--Russ

I suppose that you could try the rocks, but you will need a seperate grate for them and it might affect the wind-proof design. Let us know how it works, if you try it.

~Rich

Love the pizza stone, I was thinking of taking my tagine with me next time we go out for a sail.

Glenn

My Magma is about 16" dia; not sure what model it is. I love the rail mount bracket; it is rock solid and installs and removes in a flash. The grill came with the boat (along with LOTS of other unadvertised extras; thanks Bob) and Bob set it up with lava rocks. The grill takes a little longer to heat up, but it cooks great. Others have complained about having only the cable lanyard to hold the lid, and until a couple of weeks ago I would agree, however, almost by accident I discovered that there is a large washer under the handle on the inside of the lid. The washer slides on the inside lip of the grill bowl and the lid "hangs" there at an angle. Hanging on the lip of the bowl, the lid can be rotated around to serve as a wind break for lighting; again, works great. My only complaint is that the regulator/control valve markings are very hard to decifer; especially in low light, swinging on the hook, with a couple of drinks under the belt.

csm wrote:My only complaint is that the regulator/control valve markings are very hard to decifer; especially in low light, swinging on the hook, with a couple of drinks under the belt.

Yes.. the markings are hard to read in any light. I took a black permanent marker to help them out.

We all agree on our boat, the Magma was the best investment in accessories to date. We cook everything from bacon to pizza on the thing. In fact, we joked that we could open up a pizza shop on the water and make a fortune.


--Russ

I see there are Magma and Force 10 BBQ users here and it seems to be a tossup, somewhat. Does anyone have experience with the Dickinson models http://www.dickinsonmarine.com/bbq.html Rob PS; and yes, I know they are kind of expen$ive, and, I just noticed this subject has over 6,000 views, WOW, I guess sailing/motoring a Mac gives you quite an appetite

SkiDeep2001 wrote:I see there are Magma and Force 10 BBQ users here and it seems to be a tossup, somewhat. Does anyone have experience with the Dickinson models http://www.dickinsonmarine.com/bbq.html Rob PS; and yes, I know they are kind of expen$ive, and, I just noticed this subject has over 6,000 views, WOW, I guess sailing/motoring a Mac gives you quite an appetite

I just bought one, on sale too. Also bought the rail mount for the stern rail. Now if it would only stop raining ...

http://www.stevestonmarine.com/product_ ... p?id=18926

Phil M

Phil, if you get a chance to use your new Dickinson in the next week or so, let me know what you think. Rob

Great discussion, can't wait for the English sumer to start to have some BBQ meals

Has anybody ever used one of theese looks interesting although may only be suitable for on shore use.

http://www.cobbq.com/shopexd.asp?id=63

Thanks kmclemore for the links.

MacGregor Sailors still the best sailing/boating forum anywhere on the entire net!

StUrrock wrote:Great discussion, can't wait for the English sumer to start to have some BBQ meals

Has anybody ever used one of theese looks interesting although may only be suitable for on shore use.

http://www.cobbq.com/shopexd.asp?id=63

The Cobb has been discussed several times before here...

http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... =9&t=13000

http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... 2&start=15

Hamin' X wrote: Let us know how it works, if you try it.~Rich

I did it , how, I will explain:
1. the radiant plate was removed and a grid ( left over from my Cobb) inserted (stays up)
(the grid was modified, a plate was welded on it in the center to prevent fat from dropping onto the burner)



Gas was ignited and lava rocks were deployed over the grid



After warming up the rocks for about 3-5 minutes meat was put on the original Magma grid.



The result was excelent, almost like on charcoal.

Please don´t laugh about this small part of meat however I´m testing the Magma Gill the third day now and I like more vegetables

Try out yourself

Rainer

Hello,
Have you tested it in the wind?

Part of the radiant plate's function was to prevent the wind from blowing out the burner which only worked to a certain degree.

Don T wrote:Hello,
Have you tested it in the wind?

..no, tested in the backyard only , will do so next week in the Baltic Sea . However I did not throw away the radiant plate, using this will be my fall back . It was not bad at all without the rocks either
Rainer

Roos on the Barbie taste like chicken, only springier...