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What to consider when buying galley gear as well as product reviews and recommendations. Get items that are wonderful to use and last years!

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Dish Drainer for a Boat Kitchen

Published on February 26, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tiny to store and able to hold lots of dishes, this idea for a dish drainer is perfect for a boat or any small kitchen.

Tiny to store and able to hold lots of dishes, this idea for a dish drainer is perfect for a boat or any small kitchen.

Making Toast on a Boat

Published on February 11, 2011; last updated on June 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

4 easy ways to make great toast if you don't have a toaster--easy on a boat, RV or camping!

4 ways to make toast if you don’t have a toaster — easy on a boat, RV or camping!

Best Thermos Bottles for Boat Life

Published on January 13, 2011; last updated on August 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

My choices for the best Thermos bottles, ranging in size from 16 ounces (2 cups) to 61 ounces (almost a half gallon). I'm amazed at how well they keep food and drinks hot!

My choices for the best Thermos bottles, ranging in size from 16 ounces (2 cups) to 61 ounces (almost a half gallon). I’m amazed at how well they keep food and drinks hot!

Serving/Salad Bowl for Cruiser Potlucks

Published on December 19, 2010; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even if it is accidentally dropped, these bowls won’t spill your salad or other foods on the way to a potluck.

Best Salt & Pepper Shakers on a Boat

Published on December 17, 2010; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

On a boat, with the typical high humidity, you need a salt shaker with a good seal on it. My choice is . . .

Meat or Yogurt Thermometer

Published on December 13, 2010; last updated on August 30, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering if your roast chicken is done? Making yogurt and want to know if the milk is the right temperature? You need a good thermometer in your boat galley!

Best Boat Dinnerware: Corelle, Melamine, and What to Skip

Published on December 9, 2010; last updated on March 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Colorful mix of plates, bowls, and spoons on a weathered white wood surface for boat dinnerware

Not all boat dinnerware holds up. Here’s what works after years of living aboard — and what looks terrible within months.

The Best Can Opener for a Boat

Published on December 9, 2010; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best can opener on a boat? Here’s my preference!

Buying a Cutting Board for a Boat

Published on December 7, 2010; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What characteristics are important for a cutting board to be used in a boat galley? And what boards do I recommend?

The 8 Supplies for Storing Food on a Boat

Published on October 20, 2010; last updated on March 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

The supplies you need to store food aboard your boat.

Eight basic supplies you need for effective food storage on a boat and tips on features to look for. Do it right the first time and don’t waste food!

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