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BCG-Woodbury
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Initially Posted - 06/18/2012 : 18:39:51

I picked up a Force 10 Propane BBQ a few weeks ago at a local flea market. It came with the rail bracket and a 1 lb. propane cylinder. Does anyone have one? How do they cook. This one might have been used once or twice. It cleaned up like new but I haven't tried it yet. It also came with the manual. If it is worth keeping, I might invest in a cover. Where is the best place to stow it when not in use? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

Brian & JoAnne Gleissner
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/18/2012 : 19:42:02

I'm afraid our experience with a Force 10 was not good. It would not stay lit in a breeze. We sold it after a year and bought a Magma Marine Kettle grill which works wonderfully.

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Response Posted - 06/18/2012 : 20:30:30

Maybe that is why it had little use. Only paid $20 for it so I figure it would be worth it even if I only use it to tailgate or on shore. I'll let you know how it does on the boat. We are on a lake so I'm sure we can find a sheltered harbor or cove to cook up some burgers. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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Response Posted - 06/18/2012 : 20:34:07

We got a Dickenson Sea-B-Que (cheesy name, good product) at a swap meet earlier this spring. On Saturday I verified that it works well in heavy winds (they were 25mph steady with gusts around 30-35mph). It didn't get as hot in the heavy winds as it normally does, but it worked fine for a salmon burger and a steak.

I think it is overpriced at new prices (Practical Sailor says the Magma is as good or better for less money), but if you find a used one then it is worth picking up. Ours was around $25 or $30 used with the rail mount and a cover.

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Response Posted - 06/19/2012 : 07:38:48

Try it out at home first and see if you like it. If not, resell it.

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Response Posted - 06/19/2012 : 12:54:42

The Force 10 is rectangular, right? Use it at home for the patio, it is where I use my Magma. A small beef tenderloin should fit nicely. (I have to curl mine!)

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Response Posted - 06/19/2012 : 15:37:17

You are lucky if you can use a grill on your boat. The Corps of Engineers notified every marina on Lake Eufaula to get rid of the grills and the ones on the rail ie magna etc, can only be used if your are anchored up. No grilling at the docks.
If your'e on a corps lake be ready for the new enforcement of a old rule.
John on Ms Achsa 77 FK/SR

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Response Posted - 06/19/2012 : 17:51:00

Hi John - Fortunately not, this was a man-made lake for hydro-electric storage. It is owned by the power company. We are on a dock this year, our own but next year I hope to be on a mooring. Most likely will use it when we are daytripping or maybe an overnight here and there.

Hi Frank, this is the barrel or log shaped one. The rail mount allows you to take it on and off easily. We can stow it when we are sailing and pull it out to grill. It is just the two of us so storage should be fine.

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Response Posted - 06/19/2012 : 18:07:16

Thankfully Eagle Mountain is not a Corp lake....with so many boathouses, docks, marina slips with patios, plus all the boats with grills.....there would be a MAJOR outcry if they stopped grilling on the docks and marinas. The smell of grilling is as common as the sound of halyard slap at EML.

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Response Posted - 06/21/2012 : 05:02:17

My Force 10 works good. I had it on my C25 and had a few issues with wind coming in thru the side vent holes to windward. Plugged them with foil and it worked well. Does drip, so keep an old towel handy.

sten

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