Kenyon electric grill

[Tina1bear]

We have recently purchased a Cutwater 302 . On one of our outings, we tested the grill and found it did not heat very hot .
Has anyone else have this problem ?

 

[Chimo]

Make sure that you have a blue flame when it has fully heated up. If not, contact Kenyon, they have been very helpful. (Search for Kenyon in the Forums). Most likely you are fine and your observation is 100% correct, they are not very hot. In the past alcohol stoves were pressurized but so many boats went up in flames they proved to be unpopular. Think microwave and BBQ as better alternatives.

 

[baz]

Make sure that you have a blue flame when it has fully heated up. If not, contact Kenyon, they have been very helpful. (Search for Kenyon in the Forums). Most likely you are fine and your observation is 100% correct, they are not very hot. In the past alcohol stoves were pressurized but so many boats went up in flames they proved to be unpopular. Think microwave and BBQ as better alternatives.

Hmmmm, but it's electric!

 

[Chimo]

Is it not alcohol/electric?

 

[baz]

Chimo: Maybe I misunderstood. I'm referring to a transom mounted electric grill which is what I thought was being discussed here. If it's the cabin's unit then I apologize. 🙁

 

[Chimo]

I think it’s me that must apologize! I don’t see anything about an alcohol/electric unit on the 302. I suspect you are right and this is straight electric. Presumably it is lower power unit to run off the inverter or the generator but, again, I may be 100% wrong and should keep quiet.

 

[Woody Norwood]

If we're talking about the electric grill in the stern, my understanding is that (1) it's best used when you have shore power, (2) it's not going to be as hot as you might expect from your backyard barbecue grill, and so (3) it's best for cooking a dead fish rather than a steak. But, seafood seems appropriate enough.

Cleanup is another matter. An aluminum throw-away pan under the grill is a really good convenience, but that's not the end of post-grill clean-up. Better have a good grease-absorbing spray and some paper towels as well as an abrasive for the cooking rungs to have it "ship-shape" for the next use.

Woody