www.iFourWinns.com

Exactly what I was thinking. I like it!

You've got me thinking something like this on my add-on swimplatform and maybe another on the built-in platform for a prep table? And i might add a third plug-in in the bow so that prep table could also be used up there (adjustable height pedestal?). I also need to get or build the tables for the cockpit and the bow.

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

If I was ever to cook on a grill on board, this is the only way I would do it. Never liked the rail mount or rod holder mount methods.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

We have a WINNER....I think that is just what I want!
Also, The SL262 has a seat on the platform for the chef and the sunpad could suffice as a prep table!

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

Update this thread on what you order and where. I am interested too but I'am not so sure I like the idea of cutting the swim platform mat.

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2008 Horizon 260 VP 8.1 Gi

Tennja,
after a season with that swim platform mat, and you look at how much black scum, grime/dirt is under it, you won't mind cutting a 2-3/8" hole in it. The mat's are nice, but they do accumulate grime underneath them, but you won't see it unless you take it off at least.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

On the 262 the mat is permanently fixed to the platform (I assume it is glued down). Anyway, I am not concerned about the small hole. Here is a link for the marine solaire grill I want to buy...this seems to be the best delivered price:
https://www.zoobler.com/stovesdirect.co ... ate-grills

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

Capn,

The mat came with the boat. I doubt I would have ordered it. Thanks for the heads up though. Just what I needed another thing to worry about keeping clean.

SLman,
I have a grill, although that looks nice. I am more interested in the mounting hardware and installation. I'll let you be the guinea pig.

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2008 Horizon 260 VP 8.1 Gi

A mat is nice to have. I take it off frequenly and clean up so my platform stays clean.... If we put a grill there I would wary grease splash more.. What do you think?

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08 H260 VP 8.1Gi DP.....Previous
2013 Crownline E6 Merc 8.2MAG BIIIX, DTS/SC

The solaire infrared grill does not splash grease like normal grills...most everything that drips is vaporized instantly due to the heat.

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

slman -

I would be very interested in that grill.

If there are a few people that are serious about buying a new grill - and they are willing to pony up for this quality of a grill - I wonder if we can get a 'group buy' discount on multiple of them?

I wouldn't mind a 10-15% discount of that $400+ pricetag if we combine buying power.

hhmmmm

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

Only problem is that the regular retail is $599...so $420 is a pretty good deal!

Does anyone have experience with this model grill??? The Solaire Infrared Marine SS???

Here is a review...keep in mind this is 316 Stainless...far better than 304 Stainless
http://bbq.about.com/od/portablegrillre ... 71905c.htm

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2009 SL262, Merc 8.1L HO 425 HP With
Bravo III "X" Drive and DTS Smart Tow

I've used the pedestal system for the last 2 years. I went to a local RV dealer and bought a good quality stainless steel table pedestal kit. Drilled the hole in the swim platform, sealed the heck out of it and bolted it down. I also drilled a 1/4" hole in the bottom for drainage. Next was the upper mount. Purchased a piece of aluminum plate from a metal supplier and cut / drilled and installed it using small spacers to fit the bottom of my grill. The spacers eliminate heat transfer. Then I attached the upper socket from the kit and presto.... pedestal mount grill.
Its such a low profile that I've never had a tripping problem. The deck socket looks identical to the picture in "millhaven's" post.

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"ROCKHOUND"
2005 Vista 298
Georgian Bay, Ontario.

A steel plate shear wall (SPSW) consists of steel infill plates bounded by a column-beam system. If we put a grill there I would wary grease splash more.. What do you think?[/quote]yes a mat is nice to have i have a mat that all my floor in our house and stays it clean





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hot rolled steel plate

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

LOL Capn

So now this has turned into 4 I-beams welded into a square with a 1/2" steel plate welded onto them? We talking grills or homemade battleship anchors?

Maybe it's just me. I can't brain today, I got the dumb.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic