The 9 Best Boat Grills | Boating Buying Guides and Review

This review has been updated 5 times since it was first published in July of 2018. Just because you’re on the high seas (or the local lake) doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some decent hot food, thanks to these marine grills. Depending on the model, they can be attached to the rails on your boat, be pedestal mounted, or simply placed on a flat surface, so you can throw the day’s catch on one of these BBQs as soon as you reel it in, giving you the freshest meal possible. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 9 Boat Grills

9. Cuisinart CGG-306

Weighing just a bit over 15 pounds and measuring roughly 14 x 18 x 15 inches, the Cuisinart CGG-306 is easy for most people to carry, so you won’t mind taking it off your vessel periodically for use on land. Its steel grate is dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning, too.

8. Pit Boss Grills Pit Stop

The Pit Boss Grills Pit Stop may have its drawbacks, specifically difficulty in regulating the temperature, but given its low price, many consumers are happy to overlook that. Its large handle and latching lid make for easy transport.

7. Giantex OP3243

Equally suited for camping and picnics as it is for marine use, the stainless steel Giantex OP3243 is a versatile option that is affordably priced for a dual-burner unit. Its thick lid is not only durable, but does a good job of holding in the heat, too.

6. Magma Kettle 3

Considering you can get a similar model without the electric starting feature for significantly less money, the Magma Kettle 3 seems slightly overpriced. Cost aside, though, this is a high-performing unit that cooks food very quickly.

5. Kuuma Stow and Go

Constructed entirely of stainless steel, the Kuuma Stow and Go resists rusting in saltwater environments, and can even survive a ding or two. It is equipped with a removable grease tray which, if cleaned regularly, can help prevent flare-ups.

4. Extreme Marine Cuisinart

The Extreme Marine Cuisinart comes with its own brackets, ensuring there’s no need for any additional hardware when installing it. All you have to do is screw it securely onto to your square railing, and you won’t have to worry about it scratching anything up.

3. Modified Smoke Hollow 205

The Modified Smoke Hollow 205 comes ready to attach to any 1-1/4-inch square railing, which is standard on most pontoon boats. Despite its name, it actually offers a total of 305 inches of cooking surface spread across two levels.

2. Magma Marine Kettle

The lid of the Magma Marine Kettle can be rotated to act as a windshield in blustery conditions to help you get it lighted. It uses both radiant and convection heat, enabling it to come to temperature very quickly and stay there.

1. Magma Newport 2

The Magma Newport 2 is an infrared model with an electronic ignition, so you don’t have to worry about trying to light it in high winds. It also boasts a tempered-glass viewing window that lets you watch your steak as it cooks.

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