Blender or What?? on board

[Pelagic]

My 16 year old blender just bit the dust so looking for a replacement brand or even another mixing device that is suitable for on board.

I really don't have the storage space for a variety of kitchen appliances, nor am I a sophisticated cook.

So what do you recomend as the best mixer/blender to have on board?
Thanks!

[Simi 60]

Originally Posted by Pelagic

So what do you recomend as the best mixer/blender to have on board?
Thanks!

We just run cheap Kmart 240v.
Working 5 years on land and 2 on boat so $20 well a spent

[Delancey]

Save space, try a stick blender. Usually can run off of a very small inverter.

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by Delancey

Save space, try a stick blender. Usually can run off of a very small inverter.

+1. My wife uses these a lot. We have one aboard and ashore. Wont crush ice obviously, but great for making smoothies and soups.

[valhalla360]

If you aren't doing anything heavy duty (ie: crushing ice), a stick blender is great.

[a64pilot]

We have a “Ninja” blender. Has two really sharp knives it it and will turn ice to chips in seconds.
About our only use for it is making frozen Dacquris, so it may not be a good blender, but it’s great for frozen drinks

[amiller]

Hand crank blender from GSI for big projects and ice.
Vortex Hand-Cranked Camping Blender - 2 Speed | GSI Outdoors

We also have the wand style small blender for immersion work.

[inchcailloch]

I have both an electric handheld whisker and a Kenwood blender which cost approximately £23. They run off a 500w inverter. They are one of those little things that makes sailing even more pleasurable and adds a touch of luxury to even the smallest of yachts.

[john61ct]

if you need ice crunching power and have the room IMO can't beat Vitamix

[KP44]

Do you use a blender and need one? If so, bring whatever you like to use. If you seldom use it on land, it might not be something you want on your ship.

[somanyboats]

I use a chopper from Tupperware. It has a pull cord and will chop ice.
Amazon has it for about $35 if I remember right. I use it a lot.
Easy to use and does not take up much space.

[KP44]

I use a small food processor on land for salsa and some sauces. In the galley, I find my chef knife can do most any job. But I am only cooking for two.
Bring what you need. The dedicated things like bread machines and rice cookers are to be avoided.

[george8299]

Originally Posted by belizesailor

+1. My wife uses these a lot. We have one aboard and ashore. Wont crush ice obviously, but great for making smoothies and soups.

That is what is use and the space saving and good job is does on mixing. I stick with what is small, simple and works.

George
C387 Gulfport FL

[KWISPEL]

The dril is multifunctional.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhHx3zoYw7Q

[weavis]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

We have a “Ninja” blender. Has two really sharp knives it it and will turn ice to chips in seconds.
About our only use for it is making frozen Dacquris, so it may not be a good blender, but it’s great for frozen drinks

Its a crap blender.
But makes great ice..

I second a good quality Stick blender for blending.. short operation time and little inverter use.