The Boat Galley
Episodes
Boat Cooking IS Different
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to learn to cook all over again to cook on a boat. And you can cook all the things you're used to making. But everything you do is affe...
Medical Issues and Cruising
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about what you'd do if you got seriously ill or had a potential medical issue arise while cruising? Not the immediate see a doctor pa...
Cooking on a Boat
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On one hand, cooking is cooking, no matter where you are. But cooking on a boat adds a few new challenges: a smaller stove and oven (or maybe even no ...
Tips for Buying Galley Gear
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outfitting the galley from scratch can be daunting: there's a lot to buy and you want to buy gear that will work and last for years. But if you've nev...
Outfitting Your Galley
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Buying pots, pans, dishes, storage bins and more for your boat's kitchen? The small spaces, lack of power, the motion of the boat and abundance of sal...
Your First Night Aboard
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The first night on the boat . . . what do you need? Even just to stay at the dock -- a good place for the first night while you're seeing how things w...
Moving Up the Learning Curve
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eight specific strategies to make that climb up the learning curve to "cruiser" just a little easier. Remember, this is supposed to be fun! We've all ...
Flatten the Learning Curve
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You finally did it. Bought a boat. You're excited about it, but nothing is easy. Everything you do -- from where to put the dishes, how to start the e...
More Learning Boat Systems
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the systems on a new-to-you boat and only learn how something works when you need to use it or it breaks. That can ...
Learning a New-to-You Boat
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much to learn about a new boat! Not just how she sails and/or motors -- and how to start the engine, check the oil and deploy the ancho...
Yes is Best
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get caught in the endless discussion of what is BEST - best boat, best workout, best way of eating. In this episode of The Boat Galley Po...
Why DIY Boat Work
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's always something that needs to be done on a boat: maintenance, repair or an upgrade. Many cruisers start out hiring professionals for this wor...
Bahamas vs. Sea of Cortez
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sea of Cortez is a popular first stop for cruisers coming from the West Coast of the US (or you can buy a boat already there), while the Bahamas a...
New Boat Panic!
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you just bought a cruising boat and woke up the next morning wondering what in the world you were thinking, don't fret. It's a pretty common reacti...
Boat-Buying Transaction
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you've found a boat you want to buy, how does the transaction work? What about a loan? Survey? Insurance? Closing? What do you have to do? If...
Looking at Boats to Buy
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Found a boat that sounds like it might be right for you? Planning to go see it — or several? What do you need to do to prepare for the initial inspe...
Online Boat Shopping
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Starting to look at boats for sale? There are thousands out there, most listed on sites such as YachtWorld.com, SailboatListings.com, Craigslist and m...
Boat Buying: First Steps
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about buying a cruising boat? Dreaming of palm trees and white sand beaches, or the higher latitudes? Maybe coastal cruising, the Great Loop ...