I've been BBQ'ing competitively since 1996. The first cooker I ever used was a water pan cooker built by Jimmy Maxey. Fourteen years later, I'm cooking on water pan smokers built by his son and my partner, Jim Maxey. These cookers are built solid and are dependable for travel up and down the highways, or for many years of use in the backyard.

But, when you can tenderize your meat while you're BBQ'ing with boiling water and apple juice, well I call that a match made in heaven. These cookers have no cold or hot spots. They cook even through the whole cook. You can get more cooker for your dollar here than anywhere else. Plus they win.

So give 'em a try. I wonder if using the same smoker all these years had any thing to do with me winning?
Myron Mixon

This smoker has 24 sq ft of cooking area on 3 racks with room for 2 more optional racks. Water pan smoker can use charcoal or wood.
Price: $1495 ($1695 w/ optional stainless steel door)

This smoker has 36 sq ft of cooking area on 2 racks, with room for 1 more optional rack. Water pan smoker can use charcoal or wood.
Price: $3895 ($4095 w/ optional aluminum skin door)

This smoker has 16 sq ft of cooking area on 2 racks. Water pan smoker can use charcoal or wood.
Price: $1495 ($1695 w/ optional aluminum skin door and pneumatic casters for easy movement)

This smoker has 12 sq ft of cooking area on 3 racks, with room for 2 more optional racks. Water pan smoker can use charcoal or wood.
Price: $1295 ($1495 w/ optional stainless steel door)