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The Boat Galley

The Boat Galley

Carolyn Shearlock & Nica Waters

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Boat Galley episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Boat Galley for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Boat Galley episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Boat Galley - Protect your Boat's Maintain-ability
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10/21/24 • 8 min

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

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The Boat Galley - More Weather Considerations
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12/09/24 • 9 min

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

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The Boat Galley - Pot Restraints for your Boat Galley
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11/18/24 • 7 min

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.

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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

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The Boat Galley - Great Bowls with Locking Lids for Cruisers
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09/23/24 • 5 min

No one wants that potluck dish you made to end up in the bottom on the dinghy. What's the solution to spilling food? Here are some great bowls with locking lids perfect for cruisers.

Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Lock & Lock Salad Bowl (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4eyrXc6

Lock & Lock 3 Pack (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4gy74PJ

Lock & Lock Square Container (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3BdGAmJ

Tupperware Fix N Mix Bowl (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3zueN0K

Tupperware Thatsa Mixing Bowl (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3MT4Htl

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

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The Boat Galley - The Boat Packing Dilemma
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10/28/24 • 7 min

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

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The Boat Galley - Fill ALL the Tanks

Fill ALL the Tanks

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11/25/24 • 8 min

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

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The Boat Galley - Living with a Cat on a Boat
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07/15/24 • 4 min

For many cruisers, a boat just doesn’t feel like home unless there is a cat onboard. Here are some great tips I got from a cruiser with a cat if you want to add a kitty to your crew.

Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Tidy Cat Breeze Litter System (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4d1XfHd

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

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The Boat Galley - Cat Island, Bahamas

Cat Island, Bahamas

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07/08/24 • 9 min

A destination not many people get to, Cat Island is filled with surprises. Put it on your itinerary for a Bahamas cruise!

Links:

The Boat Galley Bahamas Course: https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/bahamas

The Boat Galley Bahamas Cockpit Cruising Reference Guide: https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/bahamas-cruising-guide

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

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The Boat Galley - Silicone or Nylon Tools? When to Use Each.
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06/17/24 • 5 min

If you’re using nonstick pans in your boat galley, you need to be sure you don’t mar the finish. That means you’re probably looking at nylon or silicone. But which one should you use when?

Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Oxo Nylon Tool Kit (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4emLr41

Silicone Kitchen Tool Set (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4elugzH

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

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The Boat Galley - Storing Provisions on a Catamaran
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08/26/24 • 4 min

Storing supplies on a boat is quite the puzzle. You need to balance accessibility with several other factors. And on a lightweight catamaran, managing weight distribution is key. Here are a few things to consider.

Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):

Storing on Que Tal - https://theboatgalley.com/real-life-galley-storage/

Sterlite Baskets (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3T2WRkg

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

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Boat Galley have?

The Boat Galley currently has 759 episodes available.

What topics does The Boat Galley cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Cooking, Boat, How To, Diy, Podcasts, Education and Sailing.

What is the most popular episode on The Boat Galley?

The episode title 'Boatyard Considerations' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Boat Galley?

The average episode length on The Boat Galley is 8 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Boat Galley released?

Episodes of The Boat Galley are typically released every 3 days.

When was the first episode of The Boat Galley?

The first episode of The Boat Galley was released on Jan 21, 2018.

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