Portable Gas Grill for the Boat

[@Brian-zf8jl]

She's a beaut Clark!

[@alaricbergeron4687]

The o-ring pulled off on the tank end of the hose at the end there. It likely got stuck to the inside wall of the tank fitting due to the cold. Btw those are called "POL" fittings, and there are some that exist without o-rings, just a metal-to-metal seal, which can be more durable, as long as the tank fitting is in good condition.

[@dylanzrim3635]

Throw a few layers of propane safe plumbing tape on an o-ring-less pol fitting and it should make up for any slop

[@DoorPro3667]

Good job Doug! Now they need to edit the warning label! ‘Do not put any body parts into a lit stove unless the plan is to cook them’

[@combatmedic1980]

Just a friendly bit of info on LP gas bottles and hoses. When opening the valve just crack it a little first, or you can have the valve lock off. And those valves are BACK seasted, and you neeed to open the vale fully or the gas will leak around the valve stem. Also the hoses are pinpricked and also seep LP gas vapor, and that is so that the hose will not blister, because LP gas passes through the lining and would blister the outer casing. I telling you all tyhis, is because if you leave the bottles in a closed space, and leave the bottle turned on. LP gas is a heavier that air gas and will seek the lowest part in any area. A spark from a starter, light switch, or any other source can set it off.

[@RimfireViking]

Sold the things for years. the regulators are prone to fail, sometimes you can get them going with a few taps, other times they just stop working completely, good to keep a spare if you're on the water

[@lawrenceallen8096]

I highly recommend Char-Broil “The Big Easy Grill Tru-Infrared Smoker, Roaster & Grill.” It does EVERYTHING: Grills, Smokes, Roasts like a tandoori oven! We've grilled everything that walks or crawls on the grill. We've hung and "oven roasted" everything from ribs to goose in the internal chamber. Also, no flame! Ever. Completely infra-red and the burners are nowhere near the dripping fat. Only 50 LBS: so it can be picked up and moved anywhere. As for marine environments? I can't say. But in North Texas it sat on our patio and we used it almost daily for about 9 years. It finally began to get a little rickety (not good for a gas appliance), so we bought a new one. None of the "gas parts" rusted out.

[@rudywoodcraft9553]

Thanks for the tip on the leftover parts...

[@tokkarijuha]

Now make a chapter for the bbq pit boys

[@WreckDiver99]

When we had the boat here, we bought a $90 Masterbuilt grill for the dock. 5 seasons it lasted there, and another 4 on my deck after that. We used that grill 4 to 5 times per weekend during the summer (at least 4 tanks of propane a season), and well over 200 times when it was back at my house. Best $90 we ever spent! It got to the point where the replacement parts outpriced the grill. :(

[@renoflames]

Excellent Choice of Grille..

[@billsrq1788]

Good morning from Siesta Key Florida

[@CerebralAilment]

Look forward to seeing how the stainless holds up - I've found most of the stuff I buy on Amazon that isn't made in America or Germany rusts up pretty quick

[@Vader1957]

That is the stove I use with my motorhome. Works excellent

[@MonkeyWithAWrench]

I have that exact grill! The grate did end up rusting, probably not a great alloy. The other issue was the nut the regulator screws in to on the mount bracket only has 3 small tack welds holding it. Its very easy to break it off. A quick tig job but annoying when you're hungry.

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

I tried about 4 different "Affordable" Grill options for the boat, I will say this - Stainless means nothing, the cheap grills use a shit grade of Stainless, and they rust like crazy! Also, a "portable Grill" (for tail gating & Camping) wont stay lit like one made for a BOAT because of the venting, if theres even the slightest breeze (as yours did on video) it will blow out over and over again - I finally broke down and bought a MAGNA Stainless BOAT grill from West Marine about 10 years ago (seems to be the same size as the one you showed in the video, it was around $350 ten years ago), but it is still shiny like new, never rusted, and only blew out ONE time , but it was blowing a Gale, We get some serious Weather here in Tampa, FL... Thats My 2 cents anyways - That one looks nice, I hope it has decent grade of Stainless - Let us know how long it lasts!

[@SVSeeker]

Boy I wish I had a MAGNA like you. : )

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

@@SVSeeker I buy the most affordable inexpensive stuff I can, whenever I can get away with it, but after grill 4 or 5 taking a shit in the first cpl months I got off the wallet and bit the bullet - If I ever get to meet up with you I'll give you my Magna- Hahaha

[@soulsreaper7145]

theres ur problem ur in salt water, this mans on the mississippi no were near salt water

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

@@soulsreaper7145 "This man" will be on the Mississippi a short time longer - then he is taking the boat into the same Gulf of Mexico I live on, just a little more north- and yes, same salt water......

[@ionstorm66]

I have a Magna i bought used 10 years ago, still works great, and they sell parts for it!.

[@heithdotysadventures7824]

Doug with some mir modifications you can make that thing have a hookup for a spit . You can get the kit the motor the spit the spears either through any hardware store that sells grills Walmart's last I do have them or you can probably get it on Amazon happy cooking good luck

[@jammin3858]

Grilling on a boat! It doesn't get much better than that! You are living the life Doug.

[@57dent]

I'd build a bracket or find a way to mount it on the back of the pilot house. It would always be out of the wind because the boats nose would always be into the wind (at least at anchor!)

[@CT5555_]

I've have had one of those gas grills for years, decent quality build but don't ever rely on the sparker to work for long. I think the piezoelectric ignitor worked for about a month and a half after I bought the thing, but lighting at the old-fashioned way, its worked for years with no issue.

[@jamesstewart259]

Propane,... yea, for the stove/oven. For the grill, charcoal w/ mesquite chips in a rail mount Magma 17". Tho I do use propane to light the charcoal...., anyway.....

[@derrickwoytovicz3056]

I have the smaller version of yours, added 3 rivnuts to the bottom and mounted it on the push pit rails of my San Juan 21 with adel clamps. Over a year using it and hasn’t stained or rusted yet.

[@ethankoch7147]

I’m just smiling and laughing, your living the life Doug

[@Theweldingmillennial]

Great grills. Have the better Homes and garden version. Like others have said the SS used is probably a 400 series so not great with corrosion. Took mine to the ocean for a week vacation and it rusted up the heat shield. The grate it non magnetic so I’m guessing it’s 300 series,it’s holding up better than the rest or the grill. Mine lives in the back of my truck so I can have a hot meal any time I want.

[@2pi628]

If you have a spare piece of AR500 plate laying around it'll make a great non-stick griddle. Just cut to fit, sand smooth 300-400 grit, season in grill - on high with lard(3x for 2 hours). Use real lard, not crisco or vegetable oils. Spread lard on both sides, it'll act as a protective coating on the flame side. Believe it or not the bottom side of my AR500 griddle is not rusty. Eggs just slide right off using butter. Bacon tends to stick a bit so clean grill with wet paper towel while griddle is still hot. I use a stainless spatula for cooking and cleaning with wet paper towel.

[@Kebekwoodcraft7375]

The best way to refill the little tank it’s to put them in the freezer for couple hours and they refill faster and fuller !😮

[@raptor31able]

Or open the Schrader valve and fill properly.

[@Kebekwoodcraft7375]

@@raptor31able but some they leak after

[@ronandmarianbassett8650]

Use caution freezing bottles. I think I was able to over fill and there was seepage from the Schrader valve. I have since only refrigerated bottles with no seepage.

[@Kebekwoodcraft7375]

@@ronandmarianbassett8650 I use a scale

[@Andi_Doci]

Nice Satin finish! I would find two flat ceramic tiles and slap them right on top of the heat spreader! This would not only spread the heat better but also stabilize it!

[@dylanzrim3635]

Have that secured in a nice spot in the rear, and you can have a brisket going while motoring down river

[@mmtimy]

hey you might want to look at putting cover over the mach light hole help cheap out the wind

[@hellodarren]

Neat bit of kit there!

[@flagmedownmedia]

Hi Doug, With the gas tank, I wouldn't do that in Australia we don't have that additional valve, once you open the top vavle you get all your gas! Regards

[@shawnrinkel8377]

Your vids entertain me no matter what there about. I feel like you see the world in a similar way as I do. Thank you for your great content sir.

[@ohmymy40]

I am SO proud of you.

[@jakobrebeki]

I am jelous. my level of cooking skills is eggs or cornflakes or waming up tinned food....

[@crackerjax27526]

I have the same unit, The propane part went belly up quick so it became a charcoal unit, Ive been using it for about 8 years now 2-5 times a month

[@tribum]

4:33 Love it! Great advice! LOL!!!

[@BarkingSpyda]

Nice one Doug, you can throw some washed sand or beach sand in the drip tray, it's cheap, easy clean & it won't splash everywhere when you pick it up. 🙂

[@drfiver2]

What a crazy massive hole in the back of that grill, I imagine the efficiency goes out the window if even a 1mph wind happens.

[@jamarie1972]

I can smell them from here mmmmm burgers 🍔. Hello from Southwest England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@lucky13farms99]

Uh OH, you did a grilling video. Prepare for boarders, you sir have woken up the net. May I get the first salvo across the gunwale? Ya got to oil the grill first, put a little oil on the burger patty also. Then it dont stick so bad. Get a good bristly steel brush to scrub the grill with. Scrape the grill right after grilling then run the heat up high. That will leave it pretty much clean for the next time. For gods sake put some spice on the meat. Ya committing sacrilege over there. Before Y'all start hating on me know this is meant in fun, :) Been grilling for almost 40 years now and have used wood, gas and even random flammable stuff. Salt, pepper, garlic and cayenne is the ante up in this game.

[@travismechanic]

U r a true inspiration can’t wait to meet u out there!!

[@his8166]

I have one of those. It was under $100 when I got it few years ago. The stainless is cheap, so it rusts. But I made it sunbrella cover for it on my sailboat. The best product that I've ever found to clean the rust and shit out of it, is the affordable cleaner in Home Depot called Bar helper. It cost $3.49. This shit cleanes everything. Apply thin coat, wait 30 seconds and ztart scrubbing with scotch plastic scrubber. It's miracle in a front of your eyes.

[@timhyatt9185]

looks like a nice unit. probably have to try it in different places to find one screened from the wind. Possibly even some sort of baffle to attach to the end of your "grilling board" just to help prevent a stray gust from blowing it out again. Think I'd pick up one or two of those small tanks just to have around so you can take it ashore for a beach party on some tropical atoll beach where your researcher wants to study! get the filler adapter you mentioned and you'd save hauling the whole large tank out with you!

[@mgas1237]

I always see dirty BBQ. I just grab the brush when I pull the burgers off and give the grill a quick brush while its hot. Then its clean and ready to go next time :)

[@jae878]

Well not to take the wind out of your sails lol but if that is like the one I had everything is stainless except all of the rivets that hold it together. Mine literally fell a part. Also the rack rusted like it was plated mild steel.

[@renem3375]

That is on great addition to Seeker, provecho!!!

[@Buck1954]

I bought one of those when they first came out. Mine didn't have a warming rack or igniter. My regulator malfunctioned on a 5 lb propane tank. My grill turned brown over a short period of time. The shiny stainless didn't last long.

[@gregdawson1909]

I leave the lid closed and really let the gas build up for a good 5-10 seconds, then stuff my bernzomatic plumbing torch in the match hole, nice little whump

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

Unsure how well that stainless will work since it is likely food grade like most BBQs. Wire brush on an angle grinder will fix it though. Enameled steel holds up well if you can find a tabletop one.

[@KildKenny]

Just in case... I got a Nexgrill similar to that. I like doing chicken with skin on and the thing was constantly on fire. I put a needle valve in the line and now can control it much better.

[@ciberbri59]

Yah. Cool grill beans but is the propeller pitch thingy working? I confess I lost the thread.

[@SVSeeker]

For now, perfectly well. Just keep the RPM under 1500, which is easy to do when you are paying for the fuel. I have plans for modifications, but later.

[@realnutteruk1]

"until it goes wumph"... Doug at his finest!

[@badbadbob1]

Love it.

[@Worldviewsandthoughts]

Hamburgers ! And your in the middle of Cajun country!

[@SVSeeker]

Nope. Gumbo tonight.

[@TheMensRoom2024]

Great video. You were actually pretty funny in your video. Some try to be funny & fail. You were actually funny.

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

nice thanks for sharing and have a great day

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

I'd imagine cleaning the drip tray will become a ritual... if you carry it about, I can see the contents pouring out when you lift the grill.

[@spik330]

That match holder is required by law to have. When i worked at a bbq place we would just collect them then sell them to arts and craft people.

[@jeffreyshanholtz5997]

Hank Hill would be proud

[@terrywitt5543]

Doug where I worked before I hired in some guys were working on barge in a tank went lunch didn’t pull the torch out of the tank came back from lunch someone struck a arc blew them all up they all died glad they have safety features but be careful we all want to see you sail her on the ocean

[@SVSeeker]

Life is short. Shorter when you stop thinking.

[@kevinthomas8025]

Hey Doug, look up a company here in Texas called Special Shit spices. The name alone is worth a look but the variety of spices are awesome and the names take it over the top.

[@daleskidmore1685]

What'd you bake today?

[@nicksacco6024]

Suddenly I found I needed a hamburger!

[@RandomTorok]

Anyone that can read, can cook. Just grab a cookbook and follow the instructions. Cooks follow recipes, chefs create the recipes.

[@fitter70]

I'd like for you to put a magnet on that Stainless Steel. See what kind of quality you have there.

[@stillraven9415]

You need a filter for somethings as the gas in the big tanks is not as clean. Somethings will clog up if you use big tanks

[@rgbrown90]

if this one fails you early, look up Sarka Bros Kalida Ohio, finest stainless grill

[@garydavis5336]

What did you do with your Kamado Joe

[@Graveltrucking]

I thought you became a vegan 😂 Those stainless barbecues get got quick I have a similar design one minus the warming rack. I burnt my first couple dinners.

[@anonpers0n]

haha im part blind and dont know how to weld but i do know how to cook, I'll join ya any time as crew

[@alanwheelock1460]

yumm ,beef

[@theessexhunter1305]

Fish from the river or sea is free lol

[@stevehammond7485]

Around here we have pork butts cut into steaks and grill them low and slow. If they aren't so tender, simmer them in sauce on low for an hour or so and the meat will fall apart! MMMMmmmm, even Doug can cook. Oh yeah and boil some corn.

[@LarryJL]

Don't know what those patties did to deserve it, but Doug really just unleashed Dante's inferno on those bastards!

[@brandely1]

doug vous parlez bien le français 👌

[@SlydogFPS]

Aren't you going to assemble the gimbal?

[@macunknown]

SV Seeker advocating safety valves?!?!

[@SVSeeker]

Soapy water testing for you Pumpkin.

[@macunknown]

I too despise plastic gas tanks safety fill valves, but safety that works transparently is always a good thing

[@159asmos]

you know that experiment you did showing the cutoff wheels don't explode? i had one explode on me. i know you don't like people acting like your mom saying "because it might happen". so i'm only going to tell you about warnings from perianal experience. did you change where you are holding the propain? the people that fill my propane tanks tend to over fill it. a few hours of propane leaking out the overpressure valve. so there is no "if" when it comes to propane leaking from your tank. while you are correct that propane is not as easy to explode as often depicted, it displacing air is something you need to worry about. death do to air displacement is surprisingly common. especially on boats because the bottom is closed.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Hey You didn't cook enough for everyone 🤔 Maybe next time? 😉😅😅🤣🤣

[@sintondugan6014]

how much was the grill dug and from who alex from northen ireland

[@SVSeeker]

amzn.to/3C0TzGe

[@omvaren]

you put some water in the drip pan before you start

[@MrJondon76]

The rubber o ring on the hose looked like it was gone when you took it off. Might have froze and shattered.

[@jakobrebeki]

nice grill. bet that pork will turn out just fine....

[@crashgilliam5983]

Cheap stainless, not marine grade. Fine as long as you keep it inside, otherwise it will rust like hell and you can’t clean it. The rust gets into that graining on the surface.

[@rockbottomfishing1967]

o-ring fell off the hose when you removed it from the tank

[@SVSeeker]

Flinger part

[@Marschy85]

And just remember, when using any sorta dangerous item, get the wife or least favourite child to light it up for the first time.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Careful Doug. You cook a pork roast on that grill and the wind is blowing to shore, you may have a sudden rush of very hungry visitor wearing pirate gear. Good thing I just finished dinner before watching this video. I could almost smell them through the tube. Take care and keep on grilling.

[@kiwi_welltraveled4375]

If all else fails....... Read the instructions 😀👍

[@maxpower4781]

Hank Hill approves

[@hoyks1]

Its not a real BBQ unless you finish smelling of wood smoke or have no hairs left on your arm. Extra points for a missing eyebrow.

[@22ony]

🤣🤣🤣all this time could have been doing unboxings

[@936anyst]

Where's the cheese Skipper?

[@timh.1467]

Once you throw them, leave them. No stick sir.

[@lanzecki]

As a European, I'm really surprised you have to assemble it.

[@theonlyari]

Anyone with access to KZbin can cook

[@GrantGarvey]

Didn't you have a Kamado Joe going on the boat?

[@SVSeeker]

I was but it’s too big to fit in.

[@SVSeeker]

I was but it’s too big to fit in.

[@extremgear]

nice " barbecue à charbon ", charbon is french word for coal .....🤣

[@zachwaddill7801]

Tastes like gas.

[@eclypseballoons]

Be careful, I have that same grill, and it gets hotter than you might expect

[@SVSeeker]

So you're saying I could burn the burgers? : )

[@BoukeNagel]

I miss Betsy in the videos, where is she?

[@SVSeeker]

She left me for a guy named Holmes.

[@BoukeNagel]

@@SVSeeker James? 😯

[@andriandrason1318]

@@BoukeNagel Sherlock probably 🤷

[@IsmailNuzaifKokky]

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[@FaceFaceMan]

Were you using a plastic spatula to grill? And why did you relieve the pressure at the tank? Did they pay you to promote their product? I'll never purchase anything from them based on how you showcased it. You edited it to make it look like you cooked frozen burgers, yet the ones you put on a cold grill were obviously thawed out. Any man who's grilled before, (and not raised by a woman) can see that you should not be shilling for a grill company. Why did you even post this?