BBQ on boat
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Topic: BBQ on boat
Posted By: bagpussnz
Subject: BBQ on boat
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 5:49pm
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Hi - I've got a buccaneer 605 with a 150 litre fuel tank. My wife mentioned it would be nice to have a portable bbq on it for the summer. My first response was that I was 'er' somewhat reticent to light a fire round 150 liters of petrol (hell - have you seen just a cup of petrol explode!). Please tell me I'm not being paranoid. I see a lot of boats with bbq's on them - I guess diesel is ok(ish) - but petrol?? Cheers, Ian
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Posted By: Bushpig
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 6:06pm
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So long as you don't use it next to your breather it's fine. I used to have one on a stabi, no issue ------------- I would rather laugh with the Sinners, than cry with the Saints |
Posted By: Tagit
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 6:09pm
| Lots of petrol powered boats have cookers and bbq's on them. We have a few in our fleet. Just be a bit careful and you shouldn't have any problems. I honestly see the risk of an LPG leak as more dangerous than the risk of a petrol fire starting at the BBQ. |
Posted By: piebuss
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 6:24pm
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Come on guys be fire wise. :P The fact that you're thinking about it is more than enough. It's the guys who don't even have the thought cross their mind that are putting themselves at risk.
Good on you for asking though.
I take a coal bbq with me when we go away over summer. You gotta be really careful with that bad boy, but we mostly use it on shore so not an issue. Everything tastes soooo much better over coals... mmm yum.....
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Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 6:28pm
| Have the BBQ over the side of the boat on a bracket from the transom, the back is where the rocket starts and end's when there is no gas to fuel it, and that is where the breather tube is... |
Posted By: Moki Marko
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 7:00pm
the bbq is just the start - then its a toilet, then its a sink, fridge, jug, microwave, matching curtains, - its called 'nestbuilding' they can't help it - you could suggest she buy something nice for the house - just keep her away from the boat
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Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 7:31pm
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something to think about as well is how much you turn the LPG on at the bottle, all you have to do is crack it and dont wind it fully open. ------------- Ultimate GAME Fishing Adventures. Northland |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 7:44pm
| BA that is why the gas heater can last for week's doing it that way :) |
Posted By: Catchit
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 8:38pm
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Those stainless portable bbq's are a handy size and cook a decent feed. Wouldnt be without ours, we use a little 2kg cylinder so they dont take up a huge space. ------------- "We gave Sir Peter a knighthood," Mr Key said, "And if we could give him a second one, we would." |
Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 8:48pm
| I use one of those single burner cookers comes in plastic case and has its own throw away gas bottle. Got it from M10, fits in the bait board nice and safe and I use a boaties fry pan to cook a feed in. |
Posted By: blackboat
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 8:58pm
| Got one of those kiwi sizzlers slap it on the bait board and crank it her up no problems wouldnt be with out. |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2012 at 11:55pm
Bait board is near the fuel tanks, tanks full of fuel, tanks have a breather to allow excess vapour to escape from tank. vapours waff up and ignite from gas flame on BBQ. Coast guard see's mushroom cloud with a ball of flame. owner of boat say's ohhh that was a big bang! and get's picked up with fish fried to a crispy crunch in the boat. was it not a treat to bring the BBQ on a boat full of fuel...:)  |
Posted By: bagpussnz
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 7:19am
| exactly why I originally posted!!!! |
Posted By: Don18025
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 9:42am
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BagpussNZ - strike now. Sell the Buccaneer and by a Rayglass 40. Besides a built in BBQ, she gets a shower in the ensuite, carpet on the floor, a full size double bed, wardrobe for the clothes. And you get diesel power and a great fishing machine! |
Posted By: Moki Marko
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 7:11pm
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Don18025 wrote:Posted By: bagpussnz
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 7:26pm
| why? you got one for sale? :-) |
Posted By: Spaz
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 8:08pm
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One thing to remember is that fuel vapors are heavier than air. Therefore any vapors coming out the tank breather will tend to "fall". If you have inboard fuel tanks with a breather on the outside of the transom the fuel vapors will fall into your transom well, depending on where the breather is located of course. With tote tanks the vapor can pool at floor level, which can be dangerous in its own. Therefore the higher you have your source of "possible ignition" I.e. the BBQ flame, the better. I have used mine on the bait board many a time with no issues. Of course a lot depends on environmental conditions like airflow and direction of the airflow (breeze/wind). But generally you would be using the BBQ while anchored, which one could generally assume the vapors would be blown out from the stern of the boat, away from the cooker. Most fumes are admitted from the breather while filling up, when for every litre of fuel added equals one litre of vapor coming out. The breather, while the motor is running, is to allow air in to replace the fuel content that is sucked out by the motor. But you probably already knew that. I guess you need to make a judgement call as to the conditions at the time 
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Posted By: Moki Marko
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 8:30pm
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seriously though... I go to great lengths to keep the boat as simple and functional as possible. I spend heaps on servicing and maintenance without complicating the issue with things that I don't need. Personally I would find a bbq on my boat about as useful as an outboard motor in the kitchen. Boat for catching fish - kitchen for cooking fish - dining room for eating fish. |
Posted By: 41 1/2 below
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 9:20pm
| outboard motor in the kitchen......heeheehahahaha. thanks that made me laugh and cry. |
Posted By: smelli
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 9:32pm
Could whip cream very fast and be a super quik blender. I have been on heaps of boats with BBQ's and still here.. Just need to follow all the rules i think and be carefull ------------- http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=717361 |
Posted By: letsgetem
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2012 at 6:01pm
| The risk of fire is, I agree, very low. Also, I think what could happen should be considered. I know how petrol vapour explodes violently; could badly burn someone near. I wouldnt have a BBQ on a petrol fuled boat. |
Posted By: bagpussnz
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2012 at 7:53pm
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Thanks everyone for your input. To MY mind, I don't think the advantages bear the risks. Just my point of view - wouldn't be a responsible skipper if I came to any other decision.
Many thanks, Ian |