• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Events
  • Articles
    • Preparing to Cruise
    • Buying a Boat & Gear
    • Living on a Boat
    • Food & Cooking
    • Cruising & Chartering
    • Boat Work
    • Worries & Concerns
    • All Articles: New to Old
  • Cruising Guides
  • Courses
  • TBG on Amazon
    • Our Products on Amazon
    • Other Recommended Products on Amazon
  • Course Login
  • Newsletter
  • Visit Our Store
    • Cruising Guides
    • Courses
    • Books & References

The Boat Galley

making boat life better

All Articles – Newest to Oldest

Monitoring the Temperature in a Boat Refrigerator

Published on December 30, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re away from your boat, how do you know if the refrigerator is staying as cold as it should? Here’s an easy way to tell.

How to Store Celery

Published on December 23, 2013; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store celery for three weeks or more so it stays crisp and doesn’t rot. This method also works to store celery without refrigeration.

Silicone Dish Mat/Hot Pad

Published on December 21, 2013; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Another great idea for drying dishes . . . AND a place to set hot pans where they won't slip and slide, all rolled into one. Better yet, it's not expensive!

Another great idea for drying dishes . . . AND a place to set hot pans where they won’t slip and slide, all rolled into one. Better yet, it’s not expensive!

Making Espresso on a Boat

Published on December 20, 2013; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Like espresso? Want it on the boat? There are several units that can work -- see which ones readers have recommended.

Like espresso? Want it on the boat? There are several units that can work — see which ones readers have recommended.

Keurig Mini Plus and Desk Pro

Published on December 15, 2013; last updated on March 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

I know several boats using a small Keurig coffee maker and liking it. Like all coffee systems, they have their good and bad points . . .

I know several boats using a small Keurig coffee maker and liking it. Like all coffee systems, they have their good and bad points . . .

Are Airpots Good on a Boat?

Published on December 11, 2013; last updated on October 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Airpots are incredibly convenient when underway — whether you’re making your way up the ICW or crossing an ocean. Tips on what to consider, why your choices matter and which ones I like.

Organizing Lines on a Sailboat

Published on December 6, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep your cockpit lines neatly stowed for yourself or for entertaining with this easy DIY solution. No holes in the boat and installation takes less than a minute!

Keep your cockpit lines neatly stowed for yourself or for entertaining with this easy DIY solution. No holes in the boat and installation takes less than a minute!

Soda Can Lids & Straws

Published on December 4, 2013; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I don’t like bugs in my drinks. Especially not bees. I finally have a solution!

Tower Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards

Published on December 1, 2013; last updated on November 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I got lots of questions when I posted on Facebook about my recent inflatable SUP purchase. Here's all the info.

If you want to explore shallow areas, a stand-up paddleboard can’t be beat. And an inflatable SUP will fit on just about any boat!

A Mixing Set to Save Precious Galley Space

Published on November 29, 2013; last updated on November 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Best nesting bowls

Nest together your mixing bowls, strainer, colander AND measuring cups with this set that measures just under 9″ x 9″ x 4-1/2″

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 154
  • Page 155
  • Page 156
  • Page 157
  • Page 158
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 191
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Welcome

Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

Getting Started

Start Here header

The Boat Galley can be overwhelming with over 1,000 articles. We have four FREE mini-courses to guide you to just the info you need, whether you’re discovering what living on a boat would be like, preparing to cruise, overwhelmed with the first-year learning curve, or needing help with cooking aboard. Click here.

Latest Articles & Podcasts

Man watches another main watching the bottom of a hauled out boat - hauling out your boat

Tips for Hauling Out Your Boat

June 5, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

If hauling out your boat is a new experience, read these tips to make it easier and less stressful. Little things you need to know.

Boat at anchor with inset picture of man with red hair and grey shirt

Liveaboard Boat Insurance: Coverage for Full-Time Cruisers

June 2, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/Ben Belyea

Liveaboard boat insurance can be hard to find. What’s a cruiser to do? Here’s what you need to know to find coverage.

digital map of florida with pins - no foreign land app

🎧 No Foreign Land – A Great Resource for Cruisers

May 31, 2025 By Nica Waters

We’ve found the No Foreign Land app a vital source of practical information in new anchorages. Here’s what we love about it.

Podcast Sponsors

Check out all the special deals from our podcast sponsors! Click here.

Footer

Newsletter

Each week you’ll get:

• Tips from Carolyn
• New articles & podcasts
• Popular articles you may have missed
• Totally FREE – one email a week

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Advertising · About · Privacy · Terms of Service · Contact · © 2010–2025 The Boat Galley, LLC. All Rights Reserved.'
  • Questions? Click to Email Me
  • Visit Our Store