The Boat Galley

Cozy feet matter!   Here's o ne important feature to look for when choosing slippers for life on a boat. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): LL Bean Wicked Good Slippers (Affiliate) - https://fave.co/3M76b3a Heat Holder Gloves (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3Q8VL46 Rechargeable Hand War...

WIthout a shop, it can be challenging to make straight cuts in stainless tubing for your boat projects. Here are a few ways to make it a little easier.  Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Stainless Steel Tubing Cutter (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3rVh0P1 Hacksaw (Amazon) - https://am...

A hidden, often-overlooked, reason to choose one boatyard over another.  Links:   Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 This episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Marmara Imports.  Their hand loomed, fair trade, organic cotton Turkish towels are highly absorbent,...

Storing fruit outside your boat fridge saves room for other perishable items. But not all fruit is the same. Here's which fruits store best at room temperature to give you the tastiest results.   Links : Eating Well with a Tiny Fridge Course - https://resources.theboatgalley.com/products/courses/view/39 Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today'...

Provisioning without overwhelm, no basics required - A perspective shift on stocking up. Links : Penzeys Spices -   https://www.penzeys.com/   Jack Rudy Tonic Syrup -   https://bit.ly/3ZHHv6S   Trader Joes -   https://www.traderjoes.com/home   Annapolis Sailboat Show -   https://annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/   Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscri...

Trying to keep costs down while cruising? Who isn't? Luckily, we can suggest one resource from cruising legends that will give you a lot to think about.  Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): 3 Options for Downloads on The Sailing Channel - https://thesailingchannel.tv/product/ccwyc-p...

Some musings on the predeliction to assume that someone else's life somehow isn't "real."   Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Annapolis Sailboat Show -  https://annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/   Cruisers University -   https://cruisersuniversity.com/   Ted Lasso -   https://...

When you want a hot cup of coffee on an overnight passage, only a good Thermos will do. But just what is a good vacuum bottle to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold? Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Thermos 40-Ounce Bottle (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/45d8qZG Thermos 40-Ounce...

Getting an international MMSI involves a bit of patience. These are the  s pecific steps to getting your ships radio license from the FCC. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Deciding which MMSI to Get Podcast -   https://bit.ly/3ZoZSgF FCC CORES Site -  https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/u...

There's nothing worse than finding bugs in your flour. Especially when you can't just run to the store to buy more. Here's what you MUST do to stop bugs in their tracks. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): 8 Cup Lock N Lock Food Storage Container (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/45RoWzx S...

Keeping boat life positive is a big responsibility. Who is the happiness engineer on your boat?   Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Sailing Totem -   https://www.sailingtotem.com/ Blog post Referencing Happiness Engineers -   https://www.sailingtotem.com/blog/state-of-the-totem  ...

We use our phones for more than ever--photos, navigation, oh, and also making calls. But to use it, you have to keep it dry. Here's my favorite case to protect my phone on the boat. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): ugoWear Phone Case for Phones up to 7" (Amazon) - https://amzn.to...

3 reasons (plus an extra) why making room for an onboard printer is a good idea. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Calypso's Onboard Printer (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/44H9i8n Waterproof Container (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/45IN4o2 Sailing Totem - http://www.sailingtotem.com/ Anna...

You had a great day fishing. But now you have more than you can eat. How do you store fresh seafood in your boat fridge so it lasts? Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Fish Filleting Knife (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3r0kjEc Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/...

What exactly an MMSI is and what to know when applying for one. Links:     BoatUS -  https://www.boatus.com/ US Power Squadrons -   https://www.usps.org/lc/bare/mmsi.html Federal Communi cations Commission - https://www.fcc.gov/ Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com   Carolyn ema il - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE Todays episode of The Boat Ga...

Are you cruising anywhere that hurricanes can hit? Then your insurance company will want to see your hurricane plan. Here's how to make one. Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by CLR Marine, suppliers of the "Extend Your Step" boarding ladder extension. Is your boat ladder just too short t...

Easy at a glance identification is just a quick machine away: t he why's and what's of choosing a label maker. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Brother Label Maker (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/47Hhh86 Replacement Label Tape (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3P6GpxX Nica email   - nica@fit...

Without a good can opener, all that food in your boat is worthless. But is there one that just works? Every time? Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Swing-A-Way Can Opener (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3YJC2Mp Reel Oil (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3E21wv5 Subscribe to the Boat Galley Ne...

Keeping the chaos of screws and bolts down helps projects progress. These are the 3 essential attributes to look for in a fastener storage container. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Walmart Hypertough Boxes (Affiliate) - https://fave.co/45v1Jm3 Craft Box (Amazon) - https://amzn....

How do you get the information you need when arriving in a new anchorage or marina? Well, there's always the Cruiser's Net. Here's what you need to know to use it. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): The Boat Galley Cruising Guides - https://products.theboatgalley.com/collections/qu...

Boatyard essentials you might not have thought of before. These   2 basic pieces of gear make boat work in the yard a little easier. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Cordless DeWalt Jigsaw (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/45EVDzR Folding Sawhorses (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/47txAFt Hea...

Hurricane season is upon us. Now is the time to make your plan. Here are 10 tips (plus a bonus) to help you. Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - http://bit.ly/3Z4opqE Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by SpotlessStainless , the safe, fast and easy way to remove rust and protect your marine stainless steel. Brush on, wait 30 minutes, and rinse off this environmentally f...

Painting lockers with BilgeKote is a satisfying project. Here are the   7 steps to locker paint perfection. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):   Bilge Kote - https://bit.ly/3Oi7QTY TSP (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3YltPhu Nitrile Glove s (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3qdIlei Paint Tray...

Fresh greens and herbs are great on a boat. But how do you keep them on hand? Just grow your own. Here's how. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): 4" PVC Pipe (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/43MIVgM & Cap - https://amzn.to/3OuF2J3 6" PVC Pipe (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/478HPio & Cap - htt...

Our recently-discovered corollary to Boat Refit Rule #1: anything you take off you'll have to reinstall. But here are t hree important tips to making reinstallation of boat parts easier. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Thinking Chair - https://bit.ly/471jmvj Fasteners (Amazon) -...