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Another Idea for Draining Dishes Aboard Your Boat

Published on November 16, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great idea for a small dish drainer to hold small items (or just a few dishes for a single-hander) and doubles as a colander.

Published on November 15, 2013; last updated on March 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want toast without electricity, using the stove, but much more easily than those stand-up camping toasters? This is it!

Published on November 11, 2013; last updated on June 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Use them for everything you’d use a muffin tin for, plus they can double as small bowls. Added bonus is that they take less space to store!

Published on November 8, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Most of us have to deal with holding tanks, and they can be no fun at all. A totally natural product that can take a lot of the “YUCK” out of it:

Published on November 4, 2013; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering if you really care about having an oven on the boat? I can’t answer for you, but I can give you some questions to ask yourself.

Published on November 1, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need more counter space? Sink covers can give you a lot more! Photos of numerous ways to do it.

Published on October 30, 2013; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Should you buy big or little spice containers for the boat? How to decide what size container is best for each of your spices.

Published on October 28, 2013; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you’re looking at a new boat, “new-to-us” or planning a galley refit, know the pros and cons of both.

Published on October 23, 2013; last updated on March 11, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

I overheard variations on one comment about galley layout several times at the boat show. It’s equally true of older boats . . .

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

How to chill a large box of wine — equal to 4 or more bottles — without it taking up all the space in a small refrigerator.