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Optimize storage on your boat with detailed how-to's for organizing spaces, making the most of the space available, and keeping items in good condition.

Real-Life Monohull Galley Storage

Published on February 22, 2017; last updated on March 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

14 photos from a Caliber 40 to give you ideas for monohull galley storage. Step-by-step organizational tips to stow everything securely for easy use.

How do real-life cruisers store their galley equipment and supplies on a monohull? Photos from a Caliber 40.

Real-Life Galley Storage

Published on February 17, 2017; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bright catamaran galley with granite countertops and open layout showing real boat galley storage ideas

Ever wonder what galley storage actually looks like in real life? Here’s an honest photo tour — no tidying up first.

Organizing Bags without Cardboard

Published on December 27, 2016; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here's how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard.

Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here’s how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard.

Easy Storage Drawers

Published on October 18, 2016; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy, lightweight and economical way to organize storage areas on a catamaran

PFD Storage

Published on January 18, 2016; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep salt OUT of the boat by storing the "in the water" PFDs outside but out of the sun

Keep salt OUT of the boat by storing the “in the water” PFDs outside but out of the sun

Storing Documents on a Boat

Published on January 6, 2016; last updated on February 25, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you had to abandon your boat, would you have your important documents? A strategy to make sure you’ll have what you need.

How to Organize Open Storage Areas

Published on December 3, 2015; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Reader ideas: how to organize those big open storage areas so things don't go flying when underway. Add your thoughts and check out what others have done!

Reader ideas: how to organize those big open storage areas so things don’t go flying when underway. Add your thoughts and check out what others have done!

Organizing . . . and Reorganizing

Published on October 27, 2015; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why is it that I can’t come up with the perfect organization plan for all our stuff? What makes me periodically reorganize it?

Too Much Stuff

Published on July 13, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling our house, we brought a bunch of stuff to the boat. Too much stuff.

Clever Crates

Published on April 8, 2015; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Crates are great for storage on the boat . . . when you need them. When you don't, the space they take up is annoying. Here's a solution.

Crates are great for storage on the boat . . . when you need them. When you don’t, the space they take up is annoying. Here’s a solution.

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