Do rail mounted grills make a mess?

ghost said:

I have a mini that I’ve smoked shoulder and seared rib steaks on, but typically off the boat on a picnic table. The things you need to deal with. First, they get seriously hot on the bottom. Don’t set them on gel coat. I had a thick stone tile with me and it was still borderline. Second is that they are heavy, even the mini. I had not thought about a rail mount because of the weight, but maybe you will make it work.

I will say this. They work wonderfully. My mini came home one winter as I don’t like it away from me where it can be easily stolen. I cook on it as much at home as my large egg. I like having more than one ready and at hand! Has not been back to the boat for some time.

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fryedaze said:

We have a Magma Kettle grill pole mounted over the swim platform. I rotate it over the side as much as possible. It makes a mess cooking burgers. Grease splatter hits the deck and swim platform. It has a catch tray with no way to drain it except tilting it into the water. If you do dump it by tilting, the wind better be blowing away from the boat. We don't need the larger models but they may be cleaner.

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Mule said:

Go back to post 57. That is the best setup I have found. The Weber 1200 U Bolted on a fish cleaning table is as good as it gets. It holds heat and does not glow red like a Magma. Magmas are known to jump off their mounts, Chase you around the deck just to burn you to the bone. Or just brush up against it.
The Weber only weighs 35lb and should be hung outside the rail. They have a disposable drip pan, very clean. The EGG has got to be heavy + the aggravation of charcoal ash.
Check with Marine Liquidators for $60-70 leveling fish cleaning table that plugs into rod holder. Griddle accessory option available for Weber. I have had multiple grills over the years. Weber 1200 for a boat is the best from my experience. Just not shiny and yachtie looking but it sure cooks good. The black blob on my boat pic to left is my covered Weber.

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Mule said:

It holds heat and does not glow red like a Magma. Magmas are known to jump off their mounts, Chase you around the deck just to burn you to the bone. Or just brush up against it.

Check with Marine Liquidators for $60-70 leveling fish cleaning table that plugs into rod holder.

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