Weber Q on a Boat | Adapting Magma Mounts | Huge Upgrade!

[@mikehlavinka2964]

I always love when someone is budget minded and/or handyman special alternatives to boating or grilling. I'll bet you saved enough to pay for those delicious looking steaks. Good to know no one is going hungry

[@onFIREfamily]

Thanks! It’s a great setup and a very satisfying project to complete.

[@joetiernay9966]

Found your video and followed your instructions. I now have a Weber Q mounted on my boat. Thanks for posting. Happy BBQing.

[@onFIREfamily]

Awesome! Glad to help! Happy grilling!

[@Saltfly]

I’ve had the same magma kettle for 20 years. It has never failed one time. Good temp control. No corrosion. And it’s been beat. The Weber is a badass little grill, but the marine environment will eat that thing. Maybe you’re on the Great Lakes or something. And well done on the rig out. Pretty cool. Is it still in service?

[@onFIREfamily]

Yes. Has worked great! Thanks for the comment!

[@matthewhoekzema7498]

Great video! Lake Michigan‘s been nice and calm last few days. Hope you’ve enjoyed it!

[@onFIREfamily]

We’ve ban having a great time! Thanks!

[@MikeGreenStudioWorks]

Awesome place to put a grill together! I will be ordering mine soon to enjoy on our boat. Great video!

[@onFIREfamily]

It was a beautiful spot! Thanks Mike! Enjoy your grill! You won’t be disappointed!

[@davidh7423]

Timely video as I just dropped part of my magna in the lake. :)

[@onFIREfamily]

D’oh! Yeah, I am absolutely loving this setup!

[@gregoryvanderlaan1954]

Thanks for sharing this tip and showing us the steps.

[@onFIREfamily]

You are welcome! I’m glad it helped!

[@TNT825]

I have scoured the internet looking at boat grills for my 'new-to-me' used pontoon boat but was not happy with the options I found until I ran across your video. This is PERFECT and I already have a weber Q so lots of money saved. Thank you so much for sharing as I never gave a thought to installing my weber on the boat. Cheers

[@zapalskic]

I am taking my boat from my house on Marco Island to Pompano across Florida and the lake. Actually my first time. Usually I go to the Keys.

[@onFIREfamily]

Nice! Safe travels! We’re still in planning for our Florida route but probably around the keys.

[@JohnBraman413]

had many weber grills over the years and liked the quality.

[@onFIREfamily]

It’s a really great solution for a boat!

[@joeponder9668]

Solid video!! If’n it’s boat it’s DIY, unless you have the high dollar coin to pay for a low dollar fixin up! I am going to check out some videos of the grill its self. Just going to pop it on a 24’ pontoon but we camp a lot on/from the water and to have something without legs that I can store the cooler under or other gear is fantastic! Haven’t spent 1sec investigating but do they sell the mounts for 1x1 square tube?

[@onFIREfamily]

Not sure about square mounts but maybe!

[@JimandJehanBailey]

Checking in to see how the bracket is doing after 1 year? Any issues with slippage when the lid is open? I have the same grill and it is quite heavy. I would be devastated if my beloved grill ended up in the drink. Thanks for sharing. Great idea.

[@onFIREfamily]

No issues!

[@darrylscott4237]

OMG! I hadn’t eaten yet. I hope the grill comes with the boat 😂😂😂

[@onFIREfamily]

It’s all negotiable! If it does, I would duplicate this setup at home since it’s so awesome.

[@haroldconnell2973]

The steak looks amazing

[@onFIREfamily]

It was! It’s the best grill option for a boat (in my opinion). Great for grilling and okay for baking.

[@JZart-rv6ed]

I liked your video.... and I thought you had found the perfect solution for Weber Bbq on the boat I have the Q1200 Bbq but I am struggling with the Magma mounts. My Cutwater's round rail in the cockpit where I need to mount the BBQ is is 2.4" circumference which is 0.732" diameter I believe ) .... The Magma mounts only appear to offer 1" , 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" for the Extended round rail Dual mount .... although it looks like they offer a smaller 7/8" diameter for the round rail Dual mount ( non-extended ) model which I believe may work .... but I want the extended mounts to hang the BBQ out from the boat ... Any suggestions ? ... or , am I out of luck ? Best regards from the Pacific NW

[@onFIREfamily]

Sorry. I haven’t encountered that problem. Maybe see if the 7/8” diameter can be modified to get it out over the rail as you want.

[@justinolds8834]

Are you using 1lb propane tanks? How much run time on a full 1lb tank? Thanks!

[@onFIREfamily]

Yes. I used 1lb tanks. I think specs are 3hrs per bottle. I’d say I got about a dozen meals per bottle. Just always keep a spare on hand!

[@dawgtired1]

Someone suggested it was not a good idea to mount plastic feet to the rail brackets. Have you had any issues?

[@onFIREfamily]

No. Haven’t had any issues.

[@vresor]

Slick! Love the adaptability to table tops. I have the same plan in mind, but have been concerned about the Magma adapters "grip" on the stainless rail. Do you ever get the feeling the grill, grates, dinner and all might flop over backward and disappear in the lake?

[@onFIREfamily]

I’ve never been worried about it. I do remove it and stow it when we’re underway so I don’t hit it with rough wakes but I’ve never been worried about it under normal conditions. I’ll even grill while underway on calm days.

[@onFIREfamily]

Those Magma mounts really grip the rail very well.

[@bobnoseworthy33]

Nice job! Thanks for posting. This is exactly what I’m looking for. Just curious...the Weber Q is approx. 30 pounds. Any trouble with the mount staying in place without slipping?

[@onFIREfamily]

No problem at all so far. We normally remove it when we’re underway just because it sticks out over the rail and could bump against lock walls or pilings along the way.

[@kgbean]

I know this is 8 months old. Have you had any trouble with the "thinning" of the grill foot, ie cracking or weakness from the hole? I have my Magma rails and I'm about to start drilling.

[@onFIREfamily]

Not at all. It has been solid. I’ve left it on the rail in rough, pounding seas and it hasn’t budged. Best boat grill setup I’ve ever owned. Best of luck with yours!

[@portfrankscharters]

the part that you drill through with the rubber feet, is that plastic or metal?

[@onFIREfamily]

Plastic

[@marcusluciani1620]

Any suggestion for a 22mm (not sure what that is in inches) rail, less than the one inch ninimum available?

[@onFIREfamily]

They sell a 22mm (or 7/8inch) version. No problem!

[@jasonkranczoch4776]

How is it in the wind? I've had Kumma and now Magma, Magma is good in the wind but is very uneven cooking. I would never try a steak on it.

[@onFIREfamily]

For our setup we had problems with wind on anchor. When anchoring, the bow points into the wind always. That puts the Weber’s gap at grate level into the wind. That wasn’t good in moderate or heavier wind. Input a piece of aluminum foil there to block the wind and it was fine. Low wind or in a marina and we were fine since that didn’t line up directly with the wind direction.