No water in pan. Placed a layer of ceramic bricks and covered with foil.
Minion with the can in the middle using lump. 2/3 thirds lit lump. Added a bit more unlit on top to fill ring. One chunk of pecan and one of apple.
Cooker started at 260 or so after both birds were on - all vents open. About 45 minutes, temp creeped up. Two lower vents closed to maintain temp around 300-315 (at lower grate).
Breast in lower hit 165 at around 2 hours. Checked top bird- it was done too.
Both birds before a wrap in foil and rest
They were real juicy, but the marinade didn't seem to impart much flavor. I probably diluted it a bit too much. They still had a nice smoky flavor - pecan/apple is great with chicken.
Also cooked up some cornbread and steamed some cauliflower on the 26
I do think I could have hit 350 or so if I hadn't closed two of the vents. Took a peek and still half a ring of lump.