Pot Restraints for your Boat Galley

All cutting boards protect your counter, keep your knives from getting dull, and guard against food poisoning. But on a boat, they also have to stay put. Here's my recommendation. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Oxo Good Grips Cutting Board 10" x 15" (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4gRx9sL Oxo Good Grips Cutting Board 7" x 11" (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3Pfkxjn Oxo Good Grips Cutting Board 9" x 13" (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/49FtsUC Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Lunatec, makers of the hydration spray bottle, odor-free dishcloth and self-cleaning washcloth. Lunatec offers practical gear designed to save water and reduce waste. A water bottle that doubles as a garden hose? A dish cloth that doesn’t get stinky? Yes, please! Visit Lunatecgear.com to learn more; use code boatgalley to save 10% on everything. Lunatec: innovative gear for your outdoor adventures. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig    

It’s not only about the weather in the next 2 days that matters . Or how weather windows to the Bahamas in November of 2024 were challenging!  Links:   National Hurricane Center - https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/   West Palm Beach -  https://www.wpb.org/Departments/Parks-Recreation/City-Docks  Nica email - [email protected] Carolyn email - [email protected] Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig      

Sorry, it's just not possible to do all the holiday baking on a boat that you may have done on land. But that doesn't meant you don't have plenty of fun options. Here are a few ideas for making holiday treats without stress. Links: Gingerbread Cake Recipe - https://theboatgalley.com/gingerbread/ Booze Balls Recipe - https://theboatgalley.com/no-bake-booze-balls/ Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig        

Leave fully topped off. You’ll thank yourself if you do! A discussion of all the fluids we fill before leaving on a cruise.    Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Water Jug Containers (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3CUksyg Solar Shower (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3CCCJA8 Diesel Jug Containers (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/497zYCY Propane Canisters - bit.ly/497N6rN Gasoline Jug Container (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3OkrJtY Gloucester Fire & Water - https://thefirewatercompanyllc.com Nica email - [email protected] Carolyn email - [email protected] Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE This episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Marmara Imports.  Their hand loomed, fair trade, organic cotton Turkish towels are highly absorbent, dry quickly, fold flat and are soft and luxurious: perfect for life aboard!  Use coupon code Podcast10 for 10% off any order of $40 or more. Marmaraimports.com: more than a towel.   Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig            

If you want to stay safe while cooking onboard, you'll want to understand how to use pot restraints. Here are a few tips to get you started. Links:  Using Gimbals on a Galley Stove - https://theboatgalley.com/stove-gimbals/ Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Lunatec, makers of the hydration spray bottle, odor-free dishcloth and self-cleaning washcloth. Lunatec offers practical gear designed to save water and reduce waste. A water bottle that doubles as a garden hose? A dish cloth that doesn’t get stinky? Yes, please! Visit Lunatecgear.com to learn more; use code boatgalley to save 10% on everything. Lunatec: innovative gear for your outdoor adventures. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig  

Finding the right food to make it a celebration underway. Making a meat-centered Thanksgiving with no freezer takes some planning. Here's how we'll do it. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): ARB Fridge/Freezer (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4fF2zSa Roasting Pan (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4eqz9q5 Nica email - [email protected] Carolyn email - [email protected] Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig              

Good galley tools can make lots of jobs easier. And one of my favorites is heat proof, good with nonstick pans, and great for getting the last little bit out of a jar. Want to know what it is? Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Silicone Spoon Spatula (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4e7XkJU Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig      

Or how often do you really need to sort your things before going cruising? I share our process of iteration when deciding on what goes and what stays. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Sanding Drum Kit (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3YlOC4I Large Storage Bins with Lids (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3A55oND Nica email - [email protected] Carolyn email - [email protected] Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE Today’s episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Lunatec, makers of the hydration spray bottle, odor-free dishcloth and self-cleaning washcloth. Lunatec offers practical gear designed to save water and reduce waste. A water bottle that doubles as a garden hose? A dish cloth that doesn’t get stinky? Yes, please! Visit Lunatecgear.com to learn more; use code boatgalley to save 10% on everything. Lunatec: innovative gear for your outdoor adventures. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig          

It can be tempting to fit equipment anywhere you can shoehorn it in. But if you can't get to it for routine maintenance or repairs, you'll regret it. Here are some things to consider about access for maintenance before  you buy your cruising boat. Links: Easy Battery Watering System - https://theboatgalley.com/easy-battery-watering/ Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig    

Reusable plastic bags of all kinds have a home on our boat. These are the three different kinds of reusable plastic bags we carry onboard. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Costco - https://www.costco.com 2-Gallon Ziploc Bags (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3NtdUbW Spacesaver Vacuum Storage Bags (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4eHtddl Stasher Silicone Bags (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/489ShHw Nica Email - [email protected] Carolyn Email - [email protected] Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE This episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Marmara Imports.  Their hand loomed, fair trade, organic cotton Turkish towels are highly absorbent, dry quickly, fold flat and are soft and luxurious: perfect for life aboard!  Use coupon code Podcast10 for 10% off any order of $40 or more. Marmaraimports.com: more than a towel.   Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig