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Magma Grill

#1 Post by Capt Sully » Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:10 pm

If you have a Magma Grill, are you having trouble controlling the flame ? Mine seems to stay at full on and really can't control the heat. Any ideas ???
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Re: Magma Grill

#2 Post by chill'nthemost » Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:14 pm

without a flame, can you hear a difference in "hiss" sound of the propane at high and low settings?
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#3 Post by yellowk9 » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:06 am

I've always noticed that "low" on mine is not very low. It seems more like high, really high, and ridiculously high. I have to keep a close eye on food when I'm cooking.
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#4 Post by Capt Sully » Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:17 pm

yellowk9 wrote:I've always noticed that "low" on mine is not very low. It seems more like high, really high, and ridiculously high. I have to keep a close eye on food when I'm cooking.
Thats what I'm talking about :donno mine does the same.
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#5 Post by badmoonrising » Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:37 pm

Never had a single issue with my Magma (West Marine branded Magma)..going on 7 seasons. I'd check the tubing and regulator.
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#6 Post by hyper » Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:18 am

I dont know about cooking above the motor....one gas leak and kaboom!!!! I rather use the front of the boat. And make sure it is over the water.
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#7 Post by REPETE » Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:29 am

hyper wrote:I dont know about cooking above the motor....one gas leak and kaboom!!!! I rather use the front of the boat. And make sure it is over the water.

I was just thinking the exact same thing. I know I'm a bit of an insane griller...often flames shooting out of my grill when I'm working it.... but even so... that's just awefully close to gas. WAAAY too close for my comfort.
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#8 Post by Capt Sully » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:26 pm

REPETE wrote:
hyper wrote:I dont know about cooking above the motor....one gas leak and kaboom!!!! I rather use the front of the boat. And make sure it is over the water.

I was just thinking the exact same thing. I know I'm a bit of an insane griller...often flames shooting out of my grill when I'm working it.... but even so... that's just awefully close to gas. WAAAY too close for my comfort.

Well maybe thats why my flame is so Hot :happy :happy :happy
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#9 Post by badmoonrising » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:31 pm

That's why I always mount my grille at/near the bow and away from the fuel tank and motor :shock:
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#10 Post by Ezgoing » Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:12 am

I received one of the square Magma Grills for a birthday present from my children. I need to buy a mount for it.

Are the single mounts as shown here sufficient for the larger grills or should I buy a double mount. There is a significant difference in price. I want to mount it over the water.

The company website shows both type mounts but states a double amount should be used if you want to grill while cruising with the boat. I will be anchored while grilling but I am unsure the single mount would provide sufficient support for the grill.

I haven't used it yet so I don't know if it will run hot or not. They bought the regulator accessory for it so I hope it does a good job of regulating gas flow.

Do you use the small canisters for the fuel or do you have a regular propane tank on it? One of the boats near my slip has a regular propane tank hooked to the same model grill I have.

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Re: Magma Grill

#11 Post by badmoonrising » Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:19 pm

IMO, the single post mount is sturdy enough. I don't think anyone would grill while underway :paranoid

I use the small cans.
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#12 Post by Mrtoler » Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:39 pm

I'm going to get a square magma for my new boat, but I want to permanatly mount it in a cabinet like on some of the new boats... Do these grills get pretty hot around the bottom? Just trying to figure out a good way to mount it?
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Re: Magma Grill

#13 Post by badmoonrising » Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:57 am

Don't know about the square ones, but the round ones get VERY hot on the bottom.. :scared
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Re: Magma Grill

#14 Post by RJF » Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:59 am

Even on low, ours was too hot for some menu items. Could never cook slow enough to get chicken done. Works for a quick burger or a steak. Haven't used it in years.
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#15 Post by TSip85 » Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:51 am

I've got a square one (forget which model) and it gets damn hot! I haven't mounted it yet, instead I just put in on the table that mounts in the boat. It's got legs so the grill bottom doesn't sit directly on the table and I haven't had a problem yet. All we've cooked thus far is hot dogs and Brats, so I can't comment on much else. But I do love it and it fits in the compartment under the seat.
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