Oh, I wish I’d known about this — and had one — BEFORE the first cold snap! Such a great addition to the boat.
Non-Electric Alternatives for Boats
Electricity is precious on most boats.
Make your limited supply go further with non-electric or solar-powered alternatives for lights, cooking and other everyday needs.
Inexpensive Solar Powered Deck Lighting for Boats
These solar lights are actually made to use on a boat, with mountings that work on stanchions and rails. Really high quality, too!
Thermos Nissan Thermal Cooker
A Thermos Nissan thermal cooker lets you cook while doing other things, similar to a crock pot. Also cut down on stove fuel and heat in the kitchen.
Using a Wonderbag for Boat Cooking
Turn any pan into a crock pot (slow cooker) — AND it doubles as a cooler! Great piece of equipment on any boat going to remote places.
GSI Stainless Toaster for Boaters
The GSI Outdoors toaster — makes great toast very easily and folds up to almost nothing for storage.
A Better Boat Toaster
Want toast without electricity, using the stove, but much more easily than those stand-up camping toasters? This is it!
Manual Food Processor for a Boat Galley
Reader Elizabeth Aristeguieta tells why she LOVES her Kitchen King Pro Complete Food Preparation Station — an economical manual food processor and mixer that is perfect on a boat!
More Manual Coffee Grinders for Boats
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.
Boat Cockpit Light or Night Light
Whether it’s for a romantic evening in the cockpit or a middle-of-the-night trip to the head, sometimes all you want is a little bit of light. Here’s a great solution with no drain on the boat’s power supply, no fire hazard and no heat in the cabin!
How to Make Great Coffee on a Boat: Aeropress Coffee Maker
No electricity needed, no glass and great coffee — what could be better for mornings on the boat?