Gifts that make life aboard just that much better — from pure fun to practical luxuries and more.
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Keurig Mini Plus and Desk Pro
I know several boats using a small Keurig coffee maker and liking it. Like all coffee systems, they have their good and bad points . . .
Soda Can Lids & Straws
I don’t like bugs in my drinks. Especially not bees. I finally have a solution!
Need Extra Hands When Cooking on a Boat?
This nifty little gadget gives you an extra set of hands to hold bags open, costs just $5 and can easily save that much in spilled food cost!
Can I Take a Crock Pot on My Boat?
If you’re more of a liveaboard than cruiser, using a crock pot on the boat isn’t really so crazy!
Electric Drip Coffeemaker with Stainless Carafe
If you like to “start it and forget about it” and your main concern is not having a glass pot on the boat, an electric drip coffeemaker with a thermal carafe may be the answer you’re looking for!
Electric Drip Coffee Maker
Everybody is familiar with the “Mr. Coffee” style coffee maker. And if you’ve got enough power and are willing to have a glass pot on board, it works well!
Electric Percolator
If you’re willing to use electricity, an electric percolator is a great option — start it and forget it, smaller than other options, and no glass pot!
Making Coffee on a Boat Using a Stovetop Percolator
A stovetop percolator can work well on a boat IF you remember to turn the fire down just as it begins perking so that the grounds don’t end up in the coffee.
Cookbooks for Nook
Six of my favorite cookbooks are available for the Nook . . . and since they take no extra weight or storage space you can take a bunch!