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Wine & Happy Hour
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Beer, wine, mixed drinks, glasses, storage and ICE!
 
How to manage it all on a boat, plus a couple of fun ideas for happy hour.

More Ways to Store Glasses on a Boat

Published on May 27, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you've got a shallow storage locker, here's an easy way to turn it into secure storage for glassware . . . or maybe wine bottles?

If you’ve got a shallow storage locker, here’s an easy way to turn it into secure storage for glassware . . . or maybe wine bottles?

Govino Unbreakable Wine Glasses Review

Published on April 10, 2013; last updated on May 13, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Govino unbreakable wine glass filled with Chardonnay next to the 12 oz Tritan set-of-2 box on a table

Govino’s redesigned unbreakable wine glasses are my favorite wine glasses, on the boat or anywhere else.

More Ways to Make Ice Cubes on a Boat

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

Got a freezer on your boat? But don’t see how you have enough space to fit a whole tray of ice cubes in there along with everything else you want? Here’s what some readers are using!

Cooler/Carrier for White Wine

Published on February 22, 2013; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to keep your boxed wine chilled without taking the cardboard box aboard your boat — great in the cockpit, at a beach barbecue or for a potluck!

Storing Glasses & Bottles on a Boat

Published on July 27, 2012; last updated on February 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store wine or liquor bottles and glasses — or any other glass bottles — on a boat? Here’s a quick project that’ll keep them safe!

Boat Rail-Mounted Drink Holders

Published on January 20, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping drinks nearby but without spilling is always tricky on a boat. These drink holders work well for cans, bottles or even coffee mugs!

Getting Rid of Cardboard Wine Boxes When You’re on a Boat

Published on October 12, 2011; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

"Boxed" wine is great on a boat . . . but how can you avoid the cardboard? Make your own plastic box for the interior bladder, so it's still easy to pour.

“Boxed” wine is great on a boat . . . but how can you avoid the cardboard? Make your own plastic box for the interior bladder, so it’s still easy to pour.

How to Store Wine on a Boat

Published on June 24, 2011; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three ways to simply and easily store wine on a boat, with little risk of a broken bottle. Yes, you can have wine bottles aboard!

Storing Drinks on a Boat

Published on October 22, 2010; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store drinks — such as stocks of soft drinks, beer, powdered drinks, wine bottles and boxed drinks — safely on a boat.

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