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Chef Takis Papayiannis and team on O'Pari. Photo: Studio Reskos

A taste of superyachting

Cruising on a superyacht can also mean a culinary journey, both for guests and for superyacht chefs – and the growing trend for fresh, sustainable ingredients is delivering benefits for local communities.

It’s no understatement to say that one of the highlights of enjoying time aboard a superyacht is the exquisite food prepared by the chefs. Catering to all tastes and desires, from healthy breakfasts and light lunches to magnificent multi-course taster menus, the galley is a central part of the experience and the journey. What’s more, the notion of extravagant requests for niche foods flown in from all corners of the world on a whim are becoming a thing of the past, with superyacht chefs opting for fresh and local produce and stretching their culinary creativity in the process. It’s a trend that is encouraging a new generation of superyacht chefs, who in turn are thrilling a new generation of superyacht guests.

“I started cooking when I was 12,” begins Takis Papayiannis. “I remember preparing breakfast for my entire family just for fun and I also loved grilling on the barbecue with my dad in the countryside. This continued as I grew older, cooking for my friends and experiencing great satisfaction at seeing their faces light up with happiness from what I had prepared. I loved cooking, travelling and making people happy so becoming a chef was a one-way street for me, combining all my passions.”

Superyacht O'Pari. Photo: Jeff Brown

Greek-born Papayiannis serves as Chef aboard the 95 metre superyacht O’Pari , ably assisted by Assistant Chef Steliyan Dimitrov and Pastry Chef Eleftheria Kolliaki. Between them, they create not only masterpiece dishes, but also incredible experiences for the yacht’s guests that augment the sense of journey while they are aboard.

“I love fresh flavours and light dishes, but fish and seafood are my absolute favourites,” Papayiannis beams. He recalls a day when he decided to cook a tuna and a snapper – which the crew had caught with the guests – on cedar wood boards over a barbecue on the beach. “Everybody loved the unique taste of light smokiness combined with the freshness of the fish,” he enthuses. “It was amazing, and most importantly all of it was taking place on the beach close to the guests’ table so it was a very interactive experience! Guests often want to learn how to prepare some of the recipes,” he adds, “so we have cooking lessons and even cooking contests, which is something everyone really loves and enjoys.”

Cooking on board a superyacht is not without its challenges, however. “A yacht, even a superyacht, usually features a smaller kitchen and fewer cooks compared to the kitchens of a hotel or a restaurant,” says Papayiannis. “If you need an ingredient, you do not have the ability to head to the nearest grocery store anytime to get it. So, better organisation, planning, experience and improvisation are the necessary factors for cooking high-quality food on board.”

Chef Takis Papayianni onboard O'Pari. Photo: Studio Reskos

That need for skill and improvisation mirrors a growing trend in food toward locally grown and sourced fresh produce, in turn fuelled by an increasing demand for fresh, healthy food options. For superyacht chefs, it means a perfect conjoining of their own journey of development as cooks working with whatever is in season and available nearby, their inventiveness, and their learning of and appreciation for different regional cuisines. “I always like to discuss the menus with our guests, and propose new dishes and styles according to location, products, season and definitely taking their mood into consideration,” says Papayiannis.

“Healthy eating started as a trend but nowadays has become a necessity for many people who are fed up with meat and unhealthy food,” he continues. “Thankfully Mediterranean cuisines – and especially Greek cuisine – are among the best in terms of healthy and tasty choices and it’s part of our daily menu on O’Pari since everyone can find something to enjoy.” Vegetables and grains are a big current trend, he offers, adding: “Fresh, tasty ingredients, healthy and raw dishes have become very popular in the last few years and are here to stay.”

It circles back to Papayiannis’s love of travel and food, and the opportunities that superyachts have given him to indulge in both. “Bringing to life delicious dishes inspired by the Mediterranean’s flavours is the most fun part of the job,” he says. “Reading, travelling and tasting new things all contribute to creating a tasty and healthy menu. As a yacht chef you always have to respect your guests’ preferences and the most important element is winning their trust. When this happens, the sky is the limit.”

Catania seafood market, Sicily

“My favourite destinations include Italy, especially the south – I love Sicilian open-air food markets, and I try to go every morning to get fresh fish, seafood and vegetables,” he enthuses. “I also like southern France, where I can find top-quality gourmet ingredients. And last but not least are the Aegean islands, where local small-scale producers and fishermen provide me with anything from organic eggs and seasonal fruit and vegetables to fresh lobster and tuna.” The most unusual ingredient he found was offered to him by a fisherman on the island of Milos. “It is a shell known for many years among fishermen for its unique taste, which is impossible to find on the market,” he says.

This also speaks to an additional benefit which superyacht chefs such as Papayiannis are helping to propagate with their drive toward fresh local produce, and those benefits are being reaped both by guests and by communities alike. “Sustainable sourcing and local ingredients are synonymous with freshness and top quality,” Papayiannis explains. “The bonus is that by buying local and sustainably sourced food, our children can live on a better planet. Plus,” he concludes, “it is helpful for local economies to grow stronger and continue producing.” It’s a journey that we can all enjoy being a part of.

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Superyacht Galley Equipment Every Yacht Chef Needs

With gadgets and equipment developing every year, we’ve taken the time to update you on the latest Superyacht galley equipment. Professional chefs don’t bat an eye when you ask them which tools and equipment they’d choose – they know exactly what is an absolute must, and what is a definite no-go.

The following are some of the top galley equipment choices and recommendations from Superyacht chefs:

1. Thermomix  

The Thermomix is every chef’s dream piece of equipment! Combining the functions of more than twelve food appliances in one device, it has the ability to weigh, mix, chop, mill, knead, blend, steam, cook, beat, precisely heat, stir and emulsify. Whether you’re cooking for charter guests or spoiling the crew, this machine is the one for you. The spectrum ranges from simply boiling eggs and making the dreamiest salad dressings and dips to pesto, steamed fish, risotto, liqueur, or even ice cream.

The Pacojet is a must-have piece of modern equipment for cooking on board. The appliance uses micro-pureeing of fresh, deep-frozen ingredients under overpressure to produce velvety-smooth mousses, soups, farces, sauces, and ice creams. In addition, with options to chop, cut, or mix fresh, non-frozen foods without heat transfer, this is a vital tool to save you valuable time.

3. Joule Sous Vide 

Looking for a smaller, more compact appliance that you can take onto any boat? This small device heats water to precise temperatures to cook meat and other food evenly for the exact timing you require. It does this by using the increasingly popular cooking technique known as sous vide. The sous vide is controlled by a companion smartphone recipe app for iPhone and Android. Talk about luxury kitchen equipment…

4. Braun – Multiquick 5 Vario 21-Speed Hand Blender – Black

Reaches deep into pots, pitchers, and bowls to quickly purée or blend ingredients. Offering customisable functionality and 21 speeds for versatile use, this state-of-the-art hand blender allows you to change your mixture’s consistency by controlling the blade speeds.

5. Breville – The custom loaf 

Are you looking for a bread maker that can store your recipes? Look no further. The custom loaf automatic programs include; gluten-free, yeast-free, crusty loaf, dough/pasta & jam. With an automatic fruit and nut dispenser, as well as a collapsable kneading blade, your guests won’t be able to get enough of your bread! Why not use Brevilles AR technology to realistically envision your Breville machine on the galley counter.

6. The Smoking Gun & Cloche by Sage

Create classic flavours with wood chips, or expand your culinary creativity by smoking with teas, spices, and dried flowers. Also, it’s ideal for cocktails and other drinks too! How about a Manhattan cocktail infused with cigar smoke? The Sage smoking gun is an example of luxury equipment at its finest. Your creativity is limitless with the Sage smoking gun.

So, now you’ve got all the essential Superyacht galley equipment, how about discovering how to get the most out of edible flowers in your galley?

Lucy Johnson

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Boat galley accessories: essential cooking tools for cruising sailboats

• Nica Waters
• April 7, 2022

After 30 years trying out various boat galley accessories, long-term cruising sailor Nica Waters offers her top recommendations for kitting out your sail boat's kitchen with a few tried and tested items from our Tech Editor Fox Morgan's Dehler 36 galley…

A well founded boat galley with just the right accessories for your food prepping style can make life on board an absolute joy.

Nica writes “We recently rebuilt the galley on our 28’ cutter, Calypso , the boat we’ve owned and cruised intermittently on since 1992. This time, using the wisdom gained over the past 30 years, we incorporated more usable storage areas, installed a large undermount sink, and even splurged on Corian counters.”

“As we moved aboard in April of 2021, we made sure that the galley items we brought with us are all ones we love and use frequently. After all, having the right tools makes cooking even more of a pleasure.”

The Marine Tech Editor, Fox Morgan loves their linear galley as it is especially well organised with just the right bit of kit in just the right places.

“Working in a confined space with limited storage, it’s a balancing act to make sure you have enough galley kit on board and don’t lack things that would make your life easier. Being judicious about what comes aboard can pay off handsomely both in terms of organization as well as the sense of space. For example, despite being a self-proclaimed cutting board addict, I had to be honest and realize that most of the time I use the same board over and over. I don’t need to take 15 on the boat! Almost everything needs to serve double duty; almost nothing is single use.”

If you’re just setting up a galley on the boat, here are some boat galley accessories you might not have thought of…

Boat galley accessories – knives

At the core of a good galley is its knives . You do not need to buy a complete knife set, which often include a number of knives you don’t need, but rather buy individual ones.

A 9” (or 7”) chefs knife, a serrated blade for cutting bread, and a smaller paring knife are essential; the next one I’d get is a long bladed boning knife for filleting your fresh catch of fish.

Find knives that fit your hand and feel good; some people prefer heavier ones while other people like light blades. Stainless steel blades will dull faster than carbon steel blades, but carbon steel blades will rust. Ceramic blades hold their edge for a long time but are notoriously hard to sharpen.

ZWILLING Chef’s Knife, Blade length: 20 cm, Wide blade, Special stainless steel/Plastic handle

A chef’s knife is an absolute must, ideally you’ll have more than one of these. As a boat galley accessories go, this is an area not to be scrimped on. Buy good quality. There’s a chance it will also be used for cutting and trimming lines on deck at some point too.

Price £63.84

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ZWILLING Twin Pollux Bread Knife, steel, Silver/Black

A bread knife is one of the staple boat galley accessories, you might be cutting bread with it… sometimes it’s useful lashed to a pole for lopping a rope off your propeller too. Make sure you buy a good one of these!

Price £30.95

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Ceramic Blade Paring Knife with Sheath 

Tech Editor, Fox Morgan says “Onboard Boogie Nights there’s two paring knives. One steel the other is ceramic and 9 times out of 10 I’ll reach for the ceramic blade. It is light and I like the white blade. It is SUPER sharp and I have already sliced the tips of my fingers off when not paying attention chopping an onion one day while distracted and chatting with my co-skipper. The blade protector stays in place and the knife lives in the cutlery drawer with other stuff. It’s a few years old now but still sharp and still my first choice from the drawer. It’s also great for slicing mooring lines for splicing or repairs. watch out for the super sharp blade really near the handle though. That can catch you out”

Food prepping in the cockpit on a very hot day. Ceramic paring knife in hand. Look carefully, they can be difficult to see with their white blades. They do come in brighter colours, I would recommend trying a bright colour for safety.

Price: £16.99

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Having chosen your knives, you need to have a place to store them safely, and a way to sharpen them. One of our galley upgrades was a pair of magnetic knife strips which we’ve attached to the underside of the deck in the galley area.

under counter magnetic strip – doubled up for extra security

You do need to make sure these powerful magnets are placed far from any compass or autopilot. We have two strips so the knives are secured in two places along the blade. Our stainless steel knives hold well, which is an indication of the quality of the stainless steel they are made from. (note from Tech Ed: beware that some stainless blades are not fero-magnetic due to their metal composition. So double check this if buying new blades and intend yo hang them safely on magnets.)

MIU France Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar, 15-Inch

Price: £32.87

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If you store your knives in a general cutlery drawer, be prepared to sharpen them even more frequently as the blade edges will be .amaged and dulled by contact with other utensils, although some knives do come with blade protectors that slide or clip onto the knife blade to keep it tip top and to avoid accidental injury when reaching into the cutlery drawer.

A knife sharpener can range from a simple whetstone all the way up to an electric knife sharpener ; our preferred tool is an easy-to-use hand sharpener that guides the knife to the correct angle.

WORK SHARP Guided Field Sharpener 

Price: £32.95

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Chef’s Choice Professional Electric Kn ife Sharpener

Price: £217

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Though this item possibly fails the ‘multi-use’ test, a Microplane zester is another must-have cutting tool in Calypso’s galley. Coming with its own guard, this slender rasp-style grater makes quick work of ginger, garlic, and parmesan cheese and stores flat; it’s also relatively easy to clean since you have access to both sides of the tool.

Microplane Zester Grater Black for Citrus Fruits, Hard Cheese, Ginger, Chocolate, Nutmeg and Truffle from The Premium Classic Series with Stainless Steel Blade

Price: £18.30

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Boat galley accessories – tongs

Everyone has their own preference as to tools to use to turn food in the pan. While spatulas and spoons, forks and even chopsticks all have their place in the galley, I can’t speak highly enough of these locking tongs .

OXO Good Grips Tongs – 12 inch

We have two pairs as we use them so much. One might be in use at the stove, turning meat or stirring pasta, while the other is being used to toss salad. I find the 12-inch size to be far more versatile than the longer ones, and personally find the silicone-tipped ones go gummy too quickly. Just be careful if using these with a nonstick pan surface.

Price: £27.99

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Colourworks Mini Tongs

These Mini tongs are useful in so many ways around the galley. You can pull a hot packet of wet food out of the the boiling pan with them or give a small pot a stir or flip your bacon with them. These fit into places where the larger tongs do not. Silicon tips can also help to preserve nonstick if you have that on your pans. Tongs of all shapes and sizes are considered one of the most essential boat galley accessories.

Price: £3.49

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Boat galley accessories – blenders

Rounding out the hand tools category is an immersion blender .

When I lived on land, I used my beloved Cuisinart food processor almost daily. Space and power constraints on the boat mean it can’t come with us cruising, but I really did want something that could do some pureeing and fine chopping tasks.

A good galley alternative is an immersion blender. This stick blender does require an electrical outlet nearby, but fits into small spaces and larger pots with ease.

We call it the boat motor; it makes a lovely smooth vegetable soup as well making quick work of frozen fruit and yogurt for a smoothie.

The accompanying small bowl and blade means that smooth hummus and other luxuries are possible on board.

You can buy kits that come without some of the extra attachments (we in particular question the masher attachment), but they’re more expensive.

Braun MultiQuick Hand Blender

As used for over 10 years on the Tech Eds boat, this tried and tested hand blender has been pressed into action offshore many times, whipping up cake batters and chopping tomatoes and anything else we care to throw at it. One of the best value for money items ever introduced to the galley. It’s powered from a small inverter. Though, sometimes cake making goes a bit awry… sense of humour required when this happens. Thankfully we were moored up when this happened. This Braun hand blender was the secret weapon used in the great Atlantic bake-off during the Azab 2019 race.

utter carnage in the galley as the frosting went for a flyer.

Chocolate and Guinness cake, the SV Boogie Nights signature arrival cake, once we got the frosting in the right place it was utterly delicious and a doddle to make thanks to the little Braun gizmo.

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Best pots and pans

Made-in stainless clad saute pan.

On board, I tend to cook with an eye toward cleanup. Like most cruisers, we’re water-conscious, and one way to minimize water use is to create fewer dirty dishes.

One-pot meals are a good way to put this mantra into practice. A surprise favorite pan for this is a stainless steel 3.5-quart saute pan (if we were a family of 4 still on board, I might like a larger version.)

This straight-sided skillet goes from stove top to oven flawlessly; the tight fitting lid for it means it can also work to cook rice or pasta. Watch for a handle that’s short enough to fit in the oven.

Price: £123.99

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Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Inox Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker with Long Handle, 5 Litre / 22 cm

Pressure cookers are another conservation tactic, working to save on cooking fuel as well as time spent in the galley. The premise behind these pots is that they cook foods at a higher temperature by applying pressure, meaning that cooking takes less time.

For example, if we decide at 5 pm that we’d like black bean soup for dinner; the pressure cooker takes beans from dried to yummy in half an hour. This pot doubles as my largest mixing bowl as well as a regular, non-pressurized pot for pasta.

Unfortunately, the Fagor brand we use has been discontinued, but this recommended one has been in use on my friend Behan’s boat for the past ten years.

Price: £132.53

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Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Smart Cooker, 5.7L – Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Sauté Pan, Yoghurt Maker, Steamer and Food Warmer

If you have the electricity and storage space to spare, multi-cookers (essentially, electric pressure cookers with a few other bells and whistles) are all the rage in the United States. I’ve never used one but have yet to meet anyone who is not wildly impressed. Many boats are shifting away from propane as a cooking fuel especially as lithium batteries are becoming more widespread, and a multi-cooker is a favourite boat galley accessory for cruisers with an electric galley.

Price: £69.99

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Tefal Ingenio Essential Non-Stick Pots and Pans Set, 5-Piece, Starter Kit

The Tefal Ingenio pans are also a boat galley favourite as they can go from stove top to oven to cool box and back again with their removable handles and clip lids to stop spillage.

The Tech Ed writes “These have been in use onboard SV Boogie Nights for around 8 years now.

Tefal Ingenio pans, with quick release handle removed for better balanced pans when sailing offshore. Stackable and versatile. An excellent investment for the galley.

The small frying pan is looking a bit tired because it get’s the most use but the clip handle, lids and pans are still going strong. The good thing is that you can buy the pans individually so you can make your own set that suits your particular galley needs. The handles are easy to find, often in European supermarkets too.”

Price: £56.99

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Best of the rest

Other favorite boat galley accessories and tools are personal: there’s the wide-mouth thermos I use to make yogurt, the citrus juicer I bought in an eclectic hardware store in the Dominican Republic, the French Press coffee maker we use every morning.

Zulay Metal Lemon Lime Squeezer – Manual Citrus Press Juicer

If lemons and Lime are your thing, then much like a garlic press, you’ll love this and it will make life just a little neater. Cocktails and cooking are a little bit better with a dash of citrus. The boat galley accessory you never knew you needed…

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CLASSIC LEGENDARY FOOD JAR | 1.0 QT

A robust food flask with a wide mouth. Its ubiquitous design can be seen around the globe in the ditty bag of anyone who travels or wants to travel relatively light but head away from it all. This isn’t just a boat galley accessory, but a trekking and hiking accessory too.

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Frieling USA Double Wall Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker with Zero Sediment Dual Screen

If you’re a coffee lover then a decent press will really enhance your mornings. Avoid glass and go for something sturdy, reliable and without consumable parts, such as paper filters. The dual mesh inner keeps the coffee grounds away from your cup and you’ll have enough in this press for more than one cup.

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Luci Solar String Lights + Phone Charger with 100 Lumens

One special tool, although not a galley-specific item, that has immeasurably improved our dining life at anchor is these Luci string lights . Solar powered, they clip easily to our bimini top and provide light and ambience for dinners in the cockpit.

My husband was skeptical at first and now is the first person to reach for them when the sun starts to go down!

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Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Head to Amazon’s dedicated sailing page for more marine products.

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6 Affordable Boats With Great Kitchen Spaces (With Pictures)

If you’re fishing or water-skiing, you can easily work up an appetite. Boating takes a lot out of you, as do a number of leisure activities. Because of that, it’s convenient and almost necessary to have a little kitchen or galley with you on a boat.

Excited about cooking out on the water? If you love to cook, check out some of these affordable options of boats with kitchens.

Table of Contents

Luckily, some boats already come with a galley and you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a boat with a galley.

1. Scout 350 LXF

It’s a pretty luxurious boat.

But if you strip it down from most of the extra options (like the Fusion stereo system, grill, teak flooring, and electric fiberglass sunshade), you’ll still be left with an amazing boat and a beautiful galley with:

• A Corian countertop,
• stainless steel sink with a pullout showerhead,
• and ice chest.

The rest of the boat is just as spectacular with a retractable fiberglass SunShade awning, two baitwells (one in the leaning post and one in the transom), and two fish boxes (one portside and one on the rear starboard).

At 34’11 inches and a beam of 10’9”, it’s a decent-sized boat with 334-gallon fuel capacity.

2. Grady-White Canyon 376

This is a great center console with a great boat with a galley fit for fishing.

There are some tackle drawers, rod holders, a 41-gallon live well, freshwater washdown, some insulated fish boxes, as well as a microwaved, generator, and a grill right in the cockpit area.

If you’re looking to go out on the water with a few fishing buddies, this is the perfect boat for you.

Beyond the kitchen amenities, it also offers port and starboard bow seating in cushioned, foldaway, forward-facing seats with bolstered backrests. It also has a deluxe lean bar which holds three command elite helm chairs with footrests and bolsters (which flip up).

There is a cockpit side door with a boarding ladder, a transom door, and a lockable center cabin with head, double berth bulk storage, a stand-up shower, and an entertainment center.

This 36’7″ boat is powered by a 1275-horsepower (max) engine and has a 390-gallon fuel capacity.

3. Bayliner Ciera 8

The Bayliner Ciera 8 is beautiful cuddy boat with as much luxury as functionality. It has an excellent cockpit entertainment center, to help with hosting parties on the water.

The forward cabin is comfortable and plush. It can sleep two in the cozy aft-berth but has a capacity for eight people. It also has a shower and a sink to help you stay fresh while you’re out on the lake or bay.

As for as the kitchen is concerned, it has:

• A stainless steel freshwater sink,
• cooler niche,
• Dual voltage refrigerator,
• stove (single burner, alcohol/electric),
• and a trash receptacle.

It comes outfitted with a 250-horsepower ECT 4.5L MPI MerCruiser Sterndrive engine to power the 23’11” boat across the water.

It has an 8’4″ beam and has a fuel capacity of 70 gallons.

4. MJM 29z (in production since 2007)

This roomy boat is great for a weekend getaway or for cruising with your family and friends. It’s fuel-efficient, offers a ton of character, and comes with cherry cabinets, a convertible settee, and a galley!

The V-berth interior and cockpit can seat 10 people and can sleep two. An optional filler cushion can convert the V-berth into a double full-sized bed as well. The shower area and bathroom feature a Vacuflush head with a holding tank that can be pumped-out dockside or offshore (via an overboard discharge option).

It is exceptionally seaworthy and features a stronger and lighter hull by using a composite of epoxy, kevlar, Eglass, and Corecell. This allows it to move faster without compromising its construction.

This baby is powered by a Volvo Penta 260-300 horsepower D4 4-cylinder diesel engine and can get up to 30-35 knots.

5. Albin 43 Trawler

This boat is somewhat of a classic, but she stands the test of time.

Manufactured from 1979 – 1990, she has somewhat of a cult following.

She has a wet bar on the aft port corner and a galley down below, in the two-stateroom configuration. You can usually find her around between $55,000 to $100,000.

There is a teak cockpit with a cockpit shower, teak side decks, and an outboard engine brackets. There is also an electric windlass and a swimming ladder. You can get a bit of cover with the Bimini Top. It offers both a generator and a shore power inlet.

Onboard you’ll find an electronic compass, VHF and a depth sounder to help navigate the area and find out where the best fish are hiding.

This 43′ boat is powered by two diesel Cummins engines with a combined 420-horsepower.

6. Back Cove Pocket Cruiser

They stopped producing these small but comfortable boats in 2009. However, you can still find one, every now and then, in the “Boats for Sale” section of various magazines and periodicals.

This early 2000’s boat comes with:

• and a small galley with a stove,
• countertop cabinet storage,
• built-in microwave,
• drawer and door storage (below the counter),
• and a SS front loading AC/DC fridge.

The galley isn’t the only place on this boat with fantastic amenities.

The cabin boasts of:

• Varnished cherry interior,
• a Lewmar hatch with an OCEANair Skyscreen,
• cedar-lined hanging lockers,
• Teak and holly high-pressure laminate cabin sole (with surface texture),
• Sirius XM-ready Fusion stereo system (with Bluetooth connectivity),
• interior and helm deck speakers and storage everywhere (under the dinette, in the forward berth, and outboard of berth,
• just to name a few.

This 34’2″ boat could either be powered by a few different engines:

• a Yanmar 380 HP,
• a Yanmar 8LV 370 HP,
• a Yanmar LP 315,
• a Yanmar 320 8LV,
• a Cummins QSD 350 HP,
• or a Volvo D6 370.

What is required of a galley?

A galley is a kitchen or a small area on your boat which has kitchen facilities in it. It’s as simple as that.

You might not be able to throw everything into a dishwasher when you’re in a galley in a small cuddy cabin, but you will be able to cook a decent meal and wash up afterward.

Galleys on boats can be fairly simple. An alcohol stove and a cooler might even be considered a galley on a small boat.  Bigger boats may even have galleys that look like full-service kitchens in regular-sized houses.

The only things required are accommodations to store and prepare perishable food like dairy products or meat.

For keeping perishables safe:

• A cooler or icebox. It doesn’t need to be fancy. It can be old-fashioned and low tech, like a cooler with a giant block of ice in the bottom of it. In fact, if you get a portable ice chest and put a seat cushion or pad on top of the lid, you can add to the seating in your galley.
• Refrigeration . The other option is to have some sort of mechanical refrigeration. The small garage-style or dorm-style mini-fridges might seem like a great option for this but they require a 120-volt AC, which just isn’t optimal on a boat. Instead, opt for a marine-specific mini-fridge. They don’t take up much space (just a bit of counter space) and do a great job keeping perishables safe and drinks cold.
• Thermoelectric Units. These things are great. Depending on what you need, it will use an electric current to heat up or cool down whatever you put in it. This is great if you’re carrying perishable food home on a hot day. Whether you want to chill your catch of the day or if you purchase some tasty treats while visiting a neighboring dock, the thermoelectric unit can keep your food at a safe temperature.

One tip is to make sure that the door to your refrigeration until can stay shut when the cabin is being tossed around over rough water.

Some come with extra latches. Others come with bungees or cords. Consider the inside of the unit as well. Does it have little cubby holes to prevent your soda from crushing your eggs?

Will you be able to keep everything in place so it won’t explode in your face when you open the door?

For preparing your food:

Preparing food encompasses a lot of responsibilities including washing, cutting, forming, plating, and serving food.

While some foods (sandwiches for example) don’t require much, skimping on some of these things can really limit what you can do out on the water.

• They might come standard in your galley—a regular marble, granite or wooden countertop—or you might need to install some sort of counter for you to use when you prepare your food. There are some wonderful options for counters you can install. You can even build some yourself with a couple of folding shelf brackets
• Most galleys come with warm- and cold-water faucets at their sinks. The only thing you’re going to have to watch out for is how deep the sink is. If you have water in the sink and you start moving, you don’t want that dirty sink water to splash out and get everything wet. Depending on your counter space, you might even be able to get a double basin sink installed on your boat. But don’t forget about having some spare counter space for preparing food, and for other kitchen and maintenance tasks.

Appliances:

• Alcohol stoves. The traditional way for boat stoves to head food is via alcohol. This is the least dangerous (it’s not explosive like other styles) and is the most stable. Alcohol stoves often come in two different styles: the wick type (where you light the wick) or the pressurized type. Both of those options have the additional option of choosing single or double burners.
• Electric Stoves. Most electric stoves run on 12 volt DC power. However, most marine style stoves use 120-volts AC power, which means that you need to be at a dock in order to use your stove. Unless you have a generator, you won’t be able to use one of these while you’re out on the water.
• Electric—Alcohol Hybrid Stoves. These give you the option of using either electric or alcohol, which lets you use the stove out on the water and dockside. It is a great option if you like to keep your options open.
• Ovens with multiple burner stoves. Yes, like the one you have at home. Unfortunately, these are only available for motor yachts and rather large power cruisers.
• Microwave Ovens. These are so convenient… when you are by land. Most microwaves draw power via small 120-volt AC. They also fit on most counters. The only problem is that you have to use it dockside. However, the pace at which it cooks most food makes it worth it, if you’re not fond of slaving over a small marine stove.
• 12-volt Microwave Oven. These can draw 12-volt power from your boat but that will take a lot of amps and the unit itself is pretty expensive. If you have a smaller boat, it’s not worth the amps. You wouldn’t want to put unnecessary pressure on your boat while you’re out in the middle of the water. Instead, opt for one of the other portable, more energy-efficient models.

How can you create your own galley on your boat?

Creating your own galley for a lunch out on the lake can be as easy as some fold-out tables, a portable grill, and a cooler or icebox.

However, if you’re looking for something a little more permanent or sturdy (and less likely to shift while you’re traveling to your destination, you have a few choices.

The installation of some flush floor mounts will allow you to put in some table bases and tabletops where you need them. You can also install tables in the rod mounts on the side of your vessel. If you want something less permanent, you can install some removable rail mounts.

Folding brackets can let you install countertops to small spaces, without the fear of having them in your way later on.

As far as refrigerators and freezers are concerned, look into what can fit in your space.

How do you piece together a good galley?

We have a tendency of filling our cupboards and cabinets with things we might need or use but since space is limited on a boat, how do you know what to bring?

Be selective

The space on your boat is sacred. As you grab things to bring them aboard, think about a few characteristics of each item:

• Is it easy to clean?
• Is it easy to store? Does it collapse or nestle in other things?
• Does the item have more than one use?
• What is it’s purpose? How often will you be using it?

Also, consider only packing as many forks or spoons as there are passengers on your boat. If your boat can only handle four people, only bring four forks.

This will increase the chance that everything will get washed right after its use, instead of having all of it sit in the dirty sink.

Remember that messes attract rodents and bugs. So if you keep a mess when you’re at the dock, you might find a nasty surprise the next time you’re on the water.

Choose silicone

Silicone is great because most of the bowls, cups, and baking sheets which are made of silicone can collapse, fold and roll into a smaller space.

This is great for saving space!

They’re also durable, easy to clean, heat resistant, affordable, and they’re pretty darn flexible. Since they come in all sizes and colors, you can find the exact product to suit your needs and your style.

Invest in things which have more than one function.

Multiuse appliances are great for saving space. Depending on when and how you cook, you might even decide to ditch most of your kitchen appliances and go with an Instant Pot instead.

You might not think you’ll need one but it is quite versatile. Even the smallest (the Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Quart) can make:

• Boiled eggs

There is also a saute function on InstantPots, which makes it suitable as a replacement for pots and pans.

They come in different sizes (3 QT, 5 QT 6 QT, and 8 QT) to help fit your needs.

Don’t actually cook in the galley.

Stoves are great but let’s face it: it’s hot down in the galley and there isn’t much space.

Not only that, cooking in a small space always results in a big mess: splashing grease on the walls, spilling things on the floor, elbowing your fellow boaters, etc.

Instead, opt to bring your grill and cook up top.

How do you store food in your galley?

Make sure you have a system in place. A system of organization can help your galley flow nicely in addition to working and functioning well. If you don’t know where to start, try this:

Separate your food into groups that work well for how you eat and prepare food. Keep the items you use often in accessible areas.

Keep cardboard and labels off of your boat (roaches and earwigs like to lay their eggs in the corrugation of cardboard and in the labels of aluminum cans.

Also remember that when you pack a lot of food, it can impact how your boat runs.

Galley Hacks

Lastly, here are a handful of boat galley hacks to help your productivity in the kitchen so you can quickly get food ready and clean up. The faster you get that done, the sooner you can get back to having fun, right?

Iceboxes and small marine refrigeration units are great, but they can sometimes be too small for our needs. Get a water filter instead of buying water bottles for your drinking water.

It’ll save room in your cooler and is better for the environment. Instead of buying a case of water, you can buy a small filter for your sink (either under the sink or hooked up to your faucet), or you can get a pitcher filtration system.

In order to help cool down your galley and help air out food smells, get a four-way wind scoop (or an omnidirectional wind scoop) to help ventilation . Try a few fans as well. It should help with the temperature issues and stuffiness that can come with galley cooking.

Try a couple of two-speed cageless fans which move more air at a faster rate.

A small whiteboard to pin up in the galley can help keep you updated on what perishables you have in the fridge. This should help tell you what you’ll need to use up before the weekend boating excursion is over.

No one likes wasting food and sometimes, even in small coolers and refrigerators, you can lose track of the food you have.

Try a double magnet bar pinned to the bulkhead in the galley in order to hold knives. The double magnets have a stronghold to ensure your knives will stay put during rough sees.

A knife block can be heavy and secure enough to stay in place, but knives can still fall out if there is enough ruckus. Knives in a drawer will just move around. The edges will dull at a faster rate and you may end up accidentally cutting yourself if you reach in for something without looking.

Final Thoughts

Cabin Cruisers, Fishing Boats, and Trawlers. Oh my!

These are a few great examples of boats with galleys. They are roomy and have the headroom as well as the square footage for a decent cooking space.

Cabin cruisers are basically mobile hotel rooms. You can take the entire family out for a short weekend adventure on the water. In addition to that, fishing boats are wonderful when they come with galleys. Perfect for preparing fish right out of the water.

Can’t get fresher than that! Trawlers are great because they’re a little like Doctor Who’s Tardis. They might look squat from a distance but they are much roomier inside.

Having a galley on your boat is helpful for a number of reasons. You’ll get to eat better food when you’re out on the water. If you are fishing, you’ll have a chance to have the freshest grilled fish. You will be able to provide food and cold drinks if you bring along any family or friends.

The option of living on your boat or staying on your boat for the weekend will be much easier.

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