Grilling on a yacht?

It depends on the yacht and type of yacht. I've seen built in electric and propane grills on many yachts. There are also magna's and grills like that, that are portable and made for the marine market. Generally charcoal grills are avoided for obvious reasons.

I have a fire magic propane grill on the boat I'm on. Installed it a couple of years ago, and the owners love it. I made sure to install it with the fireproof liner, so the surrounding fiberglass wouldn't cook as well. Had an electric grill in its place. No comparison when grilling on the flybridge. Something cool about grilling out as the sun sets while at anchor...

I have a Gaggenau electric grill in the cockpit of the Bertram 54 ... Love it. It was rather old when I bought the boat but the Gaggenau rep was able to rebuild it with new parts to like new condition. It is a 240V unit.

On the smaller boat, the Magma propane is just the ticket.

Some 20 years ago, a bareboat charter SY anchored off our stern in St. Vincent opened the bottom of their bbq to drop the burning charcoal into the sea. Only had they forgotten their hard dink floating below...

The resulting action would have made a zillion hits on Youtube in no time, if posted today!

Hi,

Yes, there are of course some safety issues that have to be dealt with like any Propane appliance used in the Galley etc needs.

I am not suggesting here that the BBQ is to be used in the Galley.

We love our JennAire electric grill and use it extensively. Here are a couple of pictures of it on the flybridge.




(2x4 took the place of the hydra lift that was being replaced)


It's nothing extravagant, but does the job nicely. Clean, safe and has a little fridge underneath.

Hi,

I would say there is nothing to prevent you putting a propane grill in the flybridge as long as the safety precautions for the storage of the gas bottle are observed.

Being outside it shouldn't be difficult to have a drain in the locker as long as it doesn't allow the gas to drain down into the cabin if it leaks.

Thats exactly what I did, I just don't have any pictures on my computer. I put in a Fire Magic deluxe series drop in grill. The grill is real, heavy duty stainless steel. Not something you buy at the home improvement store. Cost is close to $1600. Had an existing grill and sink combination, cut it out.

Purchased an optional fire/heat liner (you can use cement board) to box in the area on the underside of the grill. Cut a piece of stainless trim to surround the outer edge of the grill, leaving a 2" air gap between the grill and the liner. 2-20lb. propane tanks are mounted in the cabinet under the grill, mounted to brackets so they won't shift or roll. Lastly, I cut out an area in the side of the cabinet to vent any fumes, etc.

Yes, the 75' Hatteras I used to run had a large propane fire magic grill on it. It worked really well, except it didn't have a lid. We had a stainless steel thing that was 6" high to box in the 3 sides to cut down on the wind and that helped........

When we had our boat at Oceanside Harbor a number of years ago, small charcoal grilles off the sterns were fairly popular. We didn't have one though as we used the grille by the dock entrance provided by the harbor. I personally didn't think charcoal grilles on boats were a good idea.

We're in the same grouping. In fact, we use the same 1X4 to prop the hood up on ours too. We debated about charcoal or propane and went propane. To the purist, yes there is a difference in taste. To the planner of contingencies, you can't put charcoal out *right now* if needed. Storage of the tank tucks under the grill. It does require a little but of pre-planning for adapters if you're looking for a fill outside of the US.

great aft deck, and additional galley, outdoor grill, and dining area on this 62' power catamaram...photos here
http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/123583-post41.html

If you want the instant heat and convenience of a gas fired grill along with the taste of something cooked over a part of what used to be a tree there are any number of solutions involving shallow trays filled with dampened wood chips or similar materials. You'd need a grill with a lid, and might need to have a tray of the appropriate size fabricated, but I'd imagine that wood chips would be easier to deal with than coals if you were impatiently looking to end your cooking experience immediately.

I've got a perforated tray that was made for grilling asparagus that fits perfectly just under the grate of my propane grill and gives me a nice low heat spot at the back for cooking salmon.

Take a look at newer models, such as Sea Ray and Meridian that have built in grills on the flybridge. Heck even the small 28' Sea Ray's now come with a grill! On larger sportfish lots of people are using the Green Egg on a custom built stand, but you could certainly have it built in if you wanted and the taste is WAY better IMHO.

I think it also depends on where you are. My home marina does not allow ANY open flame grilling in the marina. If you want to grill it has to be electric. The soaked wood chips will work though on an electric grill.

So, I think all he wanted to know was " Can you have a grill on a yacht" ? I think if I'm not mistaken the answer is a resounding YES Robert.