There are tons of features to look at and think about when you’re buying a boat. Some are personal preference and some are major safety considerations. Some can be changed, some would be almost impossible.
Listen in for three things to think carefully about in the galley.
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
Valorie Reed says
We are brand new to sailing. We just purchased our first boat. (2005 FP Lavezzi 40 ft) the galley is horrible and all I think about if remodeling. What is most important to keep in mind if we do so?
Carolyn Shearlock says
Handholds! Workspace where you can be secure and not thrown across the boat.