Do you like Magma Grills?

[psneeld]

Hmmmm...old ones blew out....new ones blow out....absolutely fantastic despite the 3x cost factor....

If these posts were the top 20 reviews on Amazon or other.....

I would say magma has a pretty shakey rep but strong enough fo,low in to keep selling a few..

In all fairness though...blowout isn't uncommon for a lot of portables...especially if in exposed areas on a boat.

 

[Art]

As I posted earlier, I have a new Monterey model. I have gone over the design features with a fine tooth comb (as have my fellow ship mates) and we are amazed at the attention to detail of the grille. (ie The folding legs, the balance of the grille hood, the see through window, the electronic igniter, the angle of the housing to the drip pan, the ease of hooking up the regulator & propane bottle, the various methods of mounting and the associated hardware, etc. It's been many years since I last had a Magma (it was round and I hated it!) but this new infra red Monterey is, IMO, absolutely fantastic!

Walt - What's the ticket-cost on that puppy? At a fairly new WM store yesterday there were many Magma grills on display; I didn't notice one with a window. Window fog-up, get too dirty too quickly to actually see what's going on inside? Good looken grill on your good looken boat! Cheers!! - Art

 

[Codger2]

Walt - What's the ticket-cost on that puppy? At a fairly new WM store yesterday there were many Magma grills on display; I didn't notice one with a window.

Just the other day I noticed that WM had the Monterey (Huge!) on sale for $489. (I don't pay that as I have a discount card from another source.) As for no windows on the samples you looked at, all the samples in my WM store had windows! I can't comment on the grille blowing out as I live in San Diego and that never happens. hide

 

[HopCar]

Art, the new model Magma Grills are the Newport II, Catalina II and Monteray II.
They have only been available for a few months and there are a lot of the old style still on dealers shelves, including mine. I haven't got the new ones up on my website yet but I do have them in stock and they sell for a little more than the old style.

 

[Mule]

Sidebar; the Weber Q1000 and Q1200 also has a cast iron griddle set that fits where the cast iron grill set fits. Another + is that the cast aluminum housing does not get white, burn you to the bone, hot that the thin stainless models do. I heard of a shirtless guy that was wake thrown into his stainless grill that had an ER trip for 3'rd degree burns on his belly. I have an old scar on the forearm from a kettle model that required a asbestos glove to even lift the lid. Also the do not discolor over time.

 

[Art]

Hmmmm...old ones blew out....new ones blow out....absolutely fantastic despite the 3x cost factor....

If these posts were the top 20 reviews on Amazon or other.....

I would say magma has a pretty shakey rep but strong enough fo,low in to keep selling a few..

In all fairness though...blowout isn't uncommon for a lot of portables...especially if in exposed areas on a boat.

Regarding Magma "blowing outs":


I've cooked on ours uncountable number of times, often in mid range to stiff winds. I truly can not recall it ever blowing out. I alternate cook temps... high, medium, or low... depending on grilled-food factors.

On pict: Dark cover-canvas square is grill attached to second elevation of hand rails. Plenty of opportunity for winds to accost that grill... yet no blow outs!

 

[HopCar]

Art, just to give you an idea on the prices of the new ones, I sell the old Monterey for $380.00 and the new Monterey II for $419.95. I expect other dealers have similar prices.

 

[psneeld]

Well.....the two blowout reports came from retailers...HopCar in an early post and a West Marine salesman in a later post.

And as I posted...probably due to location and what kind of winds people grill in...blowouts/poor cooking do/does happen. Many times I wanted to grill but the wind would have supercooled the grill to the point of not cooking or have blown it out....so plan B was implemented.

People should be smarter than their grills but a great grilled meal is worth sacrificing for....

I guess chalk up another reason for well protected cockpits....

 

[Codger2]

Art, just to give you an idea on the prices of the new ones, I sell the old Monterey for $380.00 and the new Monterey II for $419.95. I expect other dealers have similar prices.

Parks, That's a damn good price from what I've seen....will certainly keep you in mind for future purchases. Do you have a different price list for "guys in the white hats?" (That's good guys!)

 

[HopCar]

I have a theory about the blow out problem. I wonder if those that have a blow out problem are actual cooks who try to use the grill at less than full blast and the others, who don't have problems are Neanderthals (like me) who only burn steaks on the grill?
Charred on the outside, pink in the middle!

 

[Art]

Art, just to give you an idea on the prices of the new ones, I sell the old Monterey for $380.00 and the new Monterey II for $419.95. I expect other dealers have similar prices.

Products and price$ do evolve! We purchased our Magma for not too much over $200, six or seven years ago; at a WM no less! Rail mounts and full width front of grill slip-on cutting pad included. Also came with two regulators for side mount propane canisters (1st one still working fine, spare in storage). Canvas cover was a few bucks extra. In 2008, total bill was way under $300.

 

[Art]

Parks, That's a damn good price from what I've seen....will certainly keep you in mind for future purchases. Do you have a different price list for "guys in the white hats?" (That's good guys!)

Walt

I've so far purchased twice from Parks. Fair prices, really good assistance regarding classic anchor light connections I needed. He's quickly become my Go-To marine parts dealer!

Happy Marine-Parts Daze - Art

 

[Codger2]

Walt

I've so far purchased twice from Parks. Fair prices, really good assistance regarding classic anchor light connections I needed. He's quickly become my Go-To marine parts dealer!

Thanks, Art! I'm sure he is an honorable man and I've seen posts from other members who have frequented his online store.

 

[psneeld]

Heck, the Magma grill covers are as much as I paid for my stainless grill.....sure it is all quality stuff....but even living aboard I can't justify some of those prices for as much as I grill....or even would grill if they were perfect.

 

[Art]

Heck, the Magma grill covers are as much as I paid for my stainless grill.....sure it is all quality stuff....but even living aboard I can't justify some of those prices for as much as I grill....or even would grill if they were perfect.

OK -
I've got to come clean on something... the cover is not a "Magma" cover... but rather it's just a lowly WM brand cover. They were simply out of Magma covers day we purchased! WM cover lasts well, and, life goes on -

 

[HopCar]

Walt, I always try to do a little something for my TF friends.
Art, thanks for the kind words!

 

[hmason]

Weber Q (now the 1100) for 4 years. Perfect for us. Paid $99 on sale in Walmart. Much better than our previous Magma at 1/4 the price.

 

[Mule]

Weber Q (now the 1100) for 4 years. Perfect for us. Paid $99 on sale in Walmart. Much better than our previous Magma at 1/4 the price.

I sure gotta want, not need for the new Weber 1000-1200. Do not need it, the Q100 I have is fine but the split 2 peace grill and also the optional split griddle has some appeal. I am drilling a small hole in the cover for the probe of a chef thermometer.

 

[ancora]

We dumped our Magma grill for a George Foreman electric grill. Kept the rail mount and made a flag staff out of it.

 

[kthoennes]

We dumped our Magma grill for a George Foreman electric grill. Kept the rail mount and made a flag staff out of it.

Ha! That's a good one. When we sold our previous boat I told the buyer I was throwing in the Magma grill just for kicks. He started to thank me but I told him not to bother, I wasn't doing him any favors by giving him that grill.

 

[ksanders]

We dumped our Magma grill for a George Foreman electric grill. Kept the rail mount and made a flag staff out of it.

We actually have one of those. They do an amazing job!

We also have a regular George Foreman cooker and a rotisserie and love all three of them!

 

[windmill29130]

West Marine has these for $50 off for those of you that like to burn your food or light it 10 times during a cooking session.

 

[motion30]

Heck, the Magma grill covers are as much as I paid for my stainless grill.....sure it is all quality stuff....but even living aboard I can't justify some of those prices for as much as I grill....or even would grill if they were perfect.

in my experience the covers are not quality material 8 months in the Florida Sun and they are all bleached out and falling apart

 

[psneeld]

in my experience the covers are not quality material 8 months in the Florida Sun and they are all bleached out and falling apart

many covers these days are really bad...bought chair covers at Lowes 2 years ago..almost lasted 2 years...the last set didn't last 6 months in NJ...really bad.

The Weber cover I have for my little non-Weber grill is doing OK after 2 years as is the marina Weber grill cover...but NJ isn't Fla for sure.

 

[Art]

Talking covers' quality...


We always keep our 14'8" Crestliner tow-behind-boat runabout on trailer in open lot at marina. I've purchased covers from $150 to $39. The $150 covers are lucky to last two years in sun. The $39 one from WallyWorld lasts just as long. $150 cover touts all kinds of last ability. $39 WallyWorld cover says little. Go figure!


PS: WM BBQ cover that is always outside to the elements is 7 yrs old and doing well. Albeit we do dock in covered berth; but, BBQ on rear of boat is toward outer most end of roof cover. In direct sun when we are cruising or anchored.

 

[n36511]

Sidebar; the Weber Q1000 and Q1200 also has a cast iron griddle set that fits where the cast iron grill set fits. Another + is that the cast aluminum housing does not get white, burn you to the bone, hot that the thin stainless models do. I heard of a shirtless guy that was wake thrown into his stainless grill that had an ER trip for 3'rd degree burns on his belly. I have an old scar on the forearm from a kettle model that required a asbestos glove to even lift the lid. Also the do not discolor over time.

My latest magma tattoo. Barely tapped the edge of the lid just above its 4" white hotspot. Got this beauty seconds after chastising the kids to not play near the grill! Immediately after it happened I placed the nearest cold beverage against it and kept my mouth closed. No one ever knew it happened....well until my bro noticed it had a nice blister on it!

 

[n36511]

That scar is 4 weeks old.....

 

[Peter B]

Does anyone else on here use one of these. We got one many years ago at a boat show, and they have been improved and had additional attachments added over time. We swear by ours as it is so simple. Cool enough on the outside and underneath to set on any table anywhere, (after initial combustion phase of 20min), and will work in any wind. No gas or electricity needed, just carbonettes or the special fuel blocks, and 3 firelighters to set it going, and one just tips the ash next morning overboard, and ready to go again with a recharge. Worth considering..?

Home - Cobb International



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[Art]

Does anyone else on here use one of these. We got one many years ago at a boat show, and they have been improved and had additional attachments added over time. We swear by ours as it is so simple. Cool enough on the outside and underneath to set on any table anywhere, (after initial combustion phase of 20min), and will work in any wind. No gas or electricity needed, just carbonettes or the special fuel blocks, and 3 firelighters to set it going, and one just tips the ash next morning overboard, and ready to go again with a recharge. Worth considering..?

Home - Cobb International



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Looks like fun! Many good cooking and other features. Might be smallish cook area for more than two.


Without being tied tight to railing I'd be nervous of hot coals... especially if big wake came while I was taking a break in the head, or something.


Don't think fellow boaters would be pleased to see me cast coal dregs into water... could be sneaky bout that... but that's just not me and an effort to accomplish it that way anyway.

 

[Mule]

I am impressed. The gas model would work perfect. The charcoal model is only 8.8 pounds so the gas might be 11-12 lb. Easy to fabricate a rail mount. My Weber is 30lb. This looks like pretty good answer.