Houseboat BBQ - choosing a barbeque or gas cooking grills for house boats.

by John

I am looking at installing a BBQ on our houseboat, and wonder if gas cooking grills are a good choice for house boats?

I'd like to find the ultimate BBQ for entertaining our friends, family, and guests.

I have seen some people use the stainless marine BBQ's, and others that have some impressive luxury barbeque grills.

I can't decide whether I want a charcoal burning BBQ, a propane gas grill, or a smoker model.

Any help is appreciated, John




Reply - Answer
Well John, congratulations on your decision to install a BBQ on your houseboat. If you're looking for the ultimate BBQ, and you want a unit that will provide years of service, there's some new models that will be a real conversation starter.

My wife and I have had a few over the years, and we've now installed a quality propane gas grill, and it's a real pleasure to use. As an extra bonus, we love BBQ-ing, and there's nothing better than having all the different aromas, and eating all the great meals that she can create on it. She is definitely the master chef on this boat :)

Now lets have a look at the types of grills, some installation tips, and where to find some unique and really cool barbecues.

Popular Types of BBQ's

Some of the popular models that are found on houseboats are the propane gas grill types. Some folks use the electric, wood, smoker, or charcoal style barbecues. A lot of it depends on your intended purpose, and ease of use.

The easiest BBQs to use are the natural gas or propane gas grills, and the electric barbecues.

The BBQ's that need a little more effort to use have to be the wood, charcoal, and the smoker models, yet one benefit has to be the unique flavor and taste.

BBQ Installation Tips

When it comes time to decide where and how to install it, here are a few tips to make it all a success. One of the biggest points to remember is that boats are prone to having the wind on their bow.

If it is possible, try and install it on the stern (rear) of your houseboat, this way the smoke can be directed overboard, instead of smoking out everyone and the inside of the boat when you're out at anchor.

Naturally you'll want a secure installation that doesn't move, and remember to have your propane tanks vent overboard in case of leaking.

Finding the Right Barbeque

If you're tired of the cheap, poor quality, run of the mill BBQ, and you're looking for either a quality unit, or possibly a real fancy model, you now have a few alternatives to choose from.

When it comes to finding a good gas grill for your houseboat, there's the reasonably priced Stainless Propane Marine BBQ.

But if your looking for a unique, full featured model, I found a place that has all the fancy and nifty luxury models, and all with some great prices.




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Thanks again for sharing, IAN - from www.all-about-houseboats.com

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