The Boat Galley

Mar 10 2025 771 ep. 8 mins 196
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Making boat life better, 5-10 minutes at a time. The Boat Galley Podcast contains quick bits of actionable information to help you learn all about boat life and going cruising.

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Best Fans for Living on a Boat in Hot Weather

Mar 10 2025 7 mins  
Good fans are a necessity when you're cruising in a hot climate. But which one will give you the most air movement for the fewest amps? Summary If you're cruising in the tropics, you'll want to know the best fans for living on a boat in hot weather. My choice is the Caframo, 12-volt, cage-free fan. It moves the most air using the fewest amps. This fan offers three mounting options

Enter the Discomfort Zone (when moving onto a boat and cruising)

Mar 03 2025 10 mins  
Moving onto a boat is one thing. Starting to cruise is another. And both have steep learning curves. Nica and Carolyn suggest tips for getting out of your comfort zone when making these big life changes. Summary Moving onto a boat and beginning cruising has a steep learning curve. It's not just beaches and cocktails. The challenges of living on a boat include adapting to small

The Great Mini Pot You Need for Your Boat

Feb 24 2025 5 mins  
The best galley gear takes up little room and can do more thn one thing. And the Kuhn Rikon 4th Burner Mini Pot exceeds all expectations. If you have space for one more pot, this is the one I suggest. Summary This flexible bit of galley gear is worth having on your boat if you can make room for it. Wihile it won't replace a skillet or conventional pot, it may replace a tea kettle,

Transiting the Panama Canal

Feb 17 2025 18 mins  
Taking a 28’ sailboat from the Atlantic to the Pacific takes some doing! Nica gives the first hand account transiting the Panama Canal, one of the world's most iconic waterways. Summary Yes, transiting the Panama Canal in a small sailboat involves logistics, paperwork, and lots of money. But it's also a unique visual and emotional experience. Completing the arrangements for a tr

Best Waterproof Tablet Case for a Boat

Feb 10 2025 7 mins  
The best waterproof tablet case for a boat is expensive insurance--especially if you use your tablet for navigation or trip planning. But even if you just use it for playing music or reading do you really want to risk ruining it? Podcast Summary In recent years, tablets have become common on cruising boats. We found ours useful for navigation, trip planning, reading, and more. But

The Balancing Act - Pleasure vs Boat Work

Feb 03 2025 10 mins  
Deciding how to divide cruising time between work and pleasure is a real conundrum. Another joint podcast wherein we answer a fantastic question about life balance from a follower. Podcast Summary No one starts cruising so they can work on their boat all the time. Yes, it's important to keep your vessel in good repair. But you also need to learn how to balance fun with boat wor

Swapping Out Equipment in the Galley

Jan 27 2025 6 mins  
It's unlikely you have as much gear in your boat galley as you did in your kitchen on land. So what should you do if a recipe calls for a tool you don't have? Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Provisioning Course - https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/provi

Meet Carolyn and Nica!

Jan 20 2025 15 mins  
A little background on the voices you hear each week in a rare joint podcast where we ask each other questions about our cruising, our boats, and why we got into podcasting together. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Nica bio - https://www.fit2sail.com/about-nic

A Good Option for Boat Bedding

Jan 13 2025 6 mins  
Making the bed in your boat can be a nightmare if you don't have property fitted sheets. So waht are your options? Here's a good one we've found. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Cinch-Fit Sheets - https://bit.ly/4gQj2UC Shallow Pocket Sheets - https://bit.ly/4ac

The Case for Carrying a 2x4

Jan 06 2025 5 mins  
Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2x4 pieces aboard Calypso. Links: Nica email - [email protected] Carolyn email - [email protected] Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after spe