Questions On 18 OTS To MT Upgrade

[captjoe06]

I plan to upgrade an 18 OTS to a Mastertouch.


I have a lid bale from an 18 OTP.


Plan to order a newer style 18 ash catcher assembly here- https://amzn.to/2CN2yxw


First Question- Does the 18 ash catcher assembly allow enough air to get a decent sear?  I just cant let hot coals fall down into a dish and possibly blow around on an old wooden fish pier so I need to use an ash catcher.


If I plan to use charcoal baskets or make a homemade slow n sear out of some used charcoal baskets what grill grate would you recommend? 


Weber flip up grates for an 18?


Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[JEBIV]

I would go with killa grilla flip up for your 18, I don't believe the ash catcher will diminish air flow, you will never have to replace the killa grate, even in your salty air environment

[captjoe06]

Thanks Joe, what do most people use for charcoal basket setups on an 18?

[Mr.CPHo]

I really like the SS SnS basket for the 18”.


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[Scott Zee]

I 2nd the SnS charcoal
basket. I use it most every cook. Adrenaline doesn't make the SS version anymore. I picked one up when they were 1st released. Weber also has an 18.5 SS grate, part number 7434. Not as beefy as the Killa Grilla, both have flip up sides. 

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[Mr.CPHo]

I’m patiently waiting for Weber to bring the SS 18” GBS grate to our shores.  That’s the only thing my mini “Master-touch” is lacking.


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[chiku18]

I really like the SS SnS basket for the 18”.


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+1 on SNS SS Basket (Now they don't have it available anymore only Aluminum ones are on sale)

[captjoe06]

Well so far it's a OTS to OTG. 


I'm skrt to drill the holes for the 18" lid bale.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XlMD-hgOsc

[Jules V.]

Well so far it's a OTS to OTG. 


I'm skrt to drill the holes for the 18" lid bale.

Do it! It's totally painless.

[Mr.CPHo]

Very nice upgrades, Captjoe06. 

You could add an 18” HC IAP for more protection against hot coals dropping down onto your dock, it won’t interfere with the sweepers.


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[captjoe06]

Very nice upgrades, Captjoe06. 

You could add an 18” HC IAP for more protection against hot coals dropping down onto your dock, it won’t interfere with the sweepers.


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oh yeah, the 'ol HC IAP trick.  Riiiiight