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Coffee
Coffee, Please!
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How are you going to make your morning coffee?
 
The boat's not staying still and glass can break, you need to conserve water, space is limited, you may not have electricity . . . YIKES!
 
Fear not, you can still have a great cup.

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How to Make Coffee on a Boat

Published on March 27, 2025; last updated on March 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Coffee in clear mug beside a press - best way to make coffee on a boat

Wondering how to make coffee on a boat? Here are the best options including those with and without electricity.

🎧How to Make the Most of a French Press Coffee Maker

Published on November 24, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A French Press is a great way to make coffee on a boat without electricity. Here are my best tips to help you get the best from yours.

Storing Coffee on a Boat

Published on October 4, 2023; last updated on October 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s virtually impossible to “perfectly” store coffee on a boat . . . but with these tips, you’ll come close!

🎧Coffee Problems

Published on May 18, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

After a lot of tasty trial and error, we’ve found our onboard coffee. It’s still better to spend more to get smaller size bags.

🎧How to Keep Coffee Fresh on a Boat

Published on April 23, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat life isn’t great for coffee. But here are a few ways to keep your beans fresh and delicious onboard.  

🎧Making Coffee Onboard

Published on January 29, 2021; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a good cup of coffee onboard? Here’s some options along with advice about how to choose the best system for you.

American Press Coffee Maker

Published on December 3, 2016; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The American Press Coffee Maker -- no electricity need, no glass to break, no filters to throw away -- just delicious coffee!

The American Press Coffee Maker — no electricity need, no glass to break, no filters to throw away — just delicious coffee!

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.

More Manual Coffee Grinders for Boats

Published on July 22, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want fresh-ground coffee but don't want to use any electrical power? How about muscle power? The good and the bad of manual grinders.

Want fresh-ground coffee but don’t want to use any electrical power? How about muscle power? The good and the bad of manual grinders.

How to Make Great Coffee on a Boat: Aeropress Coffee Maker

Published on March 30, 2013; last updated on November 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

No electricity needed, no glass and great coffee -- what could be better for mornings on the boat?

No electricity needed, no glass and great coffee — what could be better for mornings on the boat?

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