The Boat Galley

The Boat Galley

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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December 8, 2025 8 mins

A meat favorite gets a makeover aboard. Here's how to make a crowd-pleasing vegetarian version of a classic meat dish, perfect for a boat galley! 

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You may be tempted to stretch your budget to get a larger boat or more features. But wait. Have you considered the hidden costs you may pay when buying a boat?

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When a friend started looking for a slightly larger boat, I began thinking about the hidden costs he'd have to pay. He found a larger catamaran that would cost around $300,000. Sure, it would b...

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November 24, 2025 6 mins

Thanksgiving when cruising can be challenging. Today I look at past celebrations aboard.

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November 17, 2025 7 mins

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November 10, 2025 6 mins
 
 

Dealing with a sick crew member aboard. Here are a couple of ways to address illness on the boat.

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November 3, 2025 10 mins

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October 27, 2025 11 mins

A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Read more

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If you make strong boat wiring connections the first time, you won't have to redo them later. Here are the best tips I've learned from years of doing wiring jobs on the boat. 

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You won't find these tips in any electrical manual. They are the things I wish someone had told me the fi...

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October 13, 2025 6 mins
 

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September 29, 2025 10 mins

How a blank book became a lovely way to remember guests who came aboard for a meal.

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A guestbook is a great way to save memories of your cruise. But you can make it even more if you allow guests more time and space to comment.

We carried a guest book on our first cruise, from 1994 to 1997. In the back, we stuck an envelope to corral boat cards. I'm ...

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September 22, 2025 8 mins

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September 15, 2025 6 mins

Cabbage is the ultimate cruiser vegetable with endless options. Here are 10 ways Nica uses cabbage on board.  

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September 8, 2025 9 mins

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September 1, 2025 11 mins

In honor of episode 800, we revisit a favorite recipe from The Boat Galley Cookbook--homemade yogurt. All it takes is a Read more

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August 25, 2025 6 mins

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August 18, 2025 8 mins

Always Be (able to) Cook, that is. These are three kinds of...

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What is the safest place for your boat in a hurricane? Now is the time to decide, not when a storm is bearing down on you. Here's what you need to know.

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Many factors contribute to helping your boat survive a direct hit from a hurricane. But perhaps the most important factor is location. 
 
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Three things to consider when planning to leave somewhere on your boat. Hint: Arrival time is often the key.

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July 28, 2025 7 mins

When you're just starting out, how do you find the support you need as a new cruiser? Well, I have a few ideas for you. There are great ways to build your support network--both practical and emotional--while cruising.

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One of the biggest things that makes living aboard and cruising easier—by far—is having a support network. And I'm not just talking abo...

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