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Five great ideas that make living – and cooking – in a small space a lot easier.

Cruising Hacks: Galley-Style

March 27, 2018 by Nica Waters

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Living in a small space, sometimes it’s the little things that really help you make the most of the space you do have.

With a 28’ boat of her own, experienced cruiser Nica Waters spotted five great ideas when visiting a friend’s boat for a 10-day vacation.

Links to items mentioned in podcast:

Silpat baking mats

These are half sheet size, which tend to be useful for boat-sized ovens. These mats cannot be cut to size!

Dry erase board

Think of the space you have, and size accordingly. There are also stick on versions that might be of interest. I’ve also seen people use chalkboard paint!

Magnet strips (need 2)

Organization bins for the fridge

You totally could hit the local dollar store for these, and again check the size of YOUR fridge to see what works. Get sturdy ones, such as these from Sterilite!

Refillable pumps for sunscreen

I like glass; you may prefer plastic. Of course, if you have a large amount of lotion or shampoo that comes in such a container and just finish it off, reuse what you have!

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  1. Celina Wright says

    March 29, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Thank you for this podcast.
    I have the Slipat baking mats, dry erase board and magnetic knife holders.
    I use a couple of 13.5 x 6.75 trash cans from Amazon ($7) in the fridge and freezer.
    They’re Tall, slim and halve a handle that makes it easy to lift..
    I like the idea of dispensing sunscreen. I think we’ll try that.
    We are selling our Nordic Tug here in Friday Harbor, WA, and getting back into a motorsailer.
    We plan on cruising for several years.
    Fair winds and following seas,
    Celina

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    • Carolyn Shearlock says

      March 29, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      On our previous boat, I also used waste baskets as bins in the bottom of our fridge!

      Reply
  2. Carol says

    March 30, 2018 at 6:37 am

    I am so excited at having found your article. I was intrigued by not having to refrigerate mayo. Then I just kept reading. My husband and I, both in our 70s are downsizing to be able to live in a very small space. I’ve started in the kitchen and with the 11 bookcases in our home. I love books. The icing on the cake was when I saw that you have a podcast. I grew up, in my early years on radio, and podcasts are the next best thing or maybe even better since to advertising. By the way, I’ve tried making yogurt with non fat powdered milk and even soy shelf stable milk and it was awful. I’ll be trying your recipe. Using the thermos to cut down on space is just brilliant.

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  3. Suzanne says

    April 3, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Thank you for the info! I do not cruise, or even have a boat, but I do ‘pin’ a lot of your articles on my Pinterest board for people with RVs, or that just go camping. Thanks!

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    • Carolyn Shearlock says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Thanks so much!

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  4. Susan Parker says

    May 10, 2018 at 10:29 am

    I love the idea of using the baking sheets for rolling out pie crusts. I love the new pic with Paz; you both look great!

    Reply

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