NEW** Maverick Competition Smoker Model CS-55-73

This past weekend at Pork in the Park in Salisbury, MD I had the chance to cook on the New Maverick Competition Smoker Model CS-55-73. My teammate Darren Keller is the Operations Manager for Maverick and he brought along a demo unit. :thumb:

I cooked on it for a while and I was impressed. I have the unit at the store and I will be doing some more tests for the next few weeks.

The unit is expected be on the market in June. Here are some pics of the smoker and some info from Maverick.

• Complete Set includes grill and remote thermometer transmitter/receiver
• Large capacity “55 gallon” size for BBQ competitions or backyard parties
• 2 - 21” diameter grill racks can hold multiple chickens, butts, racks of ribs
• 16.75” dia x 4” high charcoal tray can hold up to 15 lbs of charcoal
• Super large water tray can hold up to 4 gallons of water. Should never need refilling
• Large 15” x 10” door allows easy access to charcoal, water tray and bottom grill rack
• Bottom ring vent opens or closes 4 vent holes at one time with the slide of 1 handle.
• Bottom vent holes are proper diameter to take BBQ Guru fan. (Just plug the other 3 vents.)
• Assembled size 45” tall x 23” diameter.
• Monitor your meat and your smoker temperature remotely with Model ET-73 Remote Smoker Thermometer Set (included).
• Model # CS-55-73 Competition Smoker with Remote Smoker Thermometer Set MSRP $419.99
• Model # CS-55 Competition Smoker only (no remote thermometer) MSRP $359.99

That is a MAX BBQ Charcoal Starter.

http://www.maxbbqusa.com/board/bbs/board.php?bo_table=shopping&wr_id=3&sfl=ca_name&stx=&sca=

expatpig said:

Bilingual advertising, available in Canada? Only one rack? Looks interesting, why no dome lid?

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I believe it will be in Canada I can find out where and when. Also I took this from the description up top. "2 - 21” diameter grill racks can hold multiple chickens, butts, racks of ribs"

expatpig said:

I see that it does have 2 racks, I still can't find anything on their website, maybe you have a prototype? Brainfart, I guess I should read your post completely before firing off questions.:doh:

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The unit is expected be on the market in June. I have one of three test models before they were approved for production.

lookwow said:

Ya the one problem with this is that anyone can build a uds that will work just as well and they can do it for $125 or less.

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I agree but not everyone wants to or is able to build a UDS.

expatpig said:

Apparently "anyone" can't build a UDS. For us fortunate ones that can, it will probably not be an option. But when someone asks "where can I get one of those", You can direct them to a Maverick CS-55.

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Great answer! I did ask, they plan to have them sold in Canada. As soon as I hear who will carry them I will let you know.

I went outside after work tonight and took some photos of the inside.