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Originally Posted by drousy88
i am basically building my galley from scratch and feel like im forgetting or leaving something out when it comes to storage. i have to make drawers and compartments to hold all my pots and pans etc.
here's what i can think of let me know how you do it and any suggestions on what i have.
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Equipping a galley depends very much on how much and what type of
cooking will be done and personal preference (and what your crew demand LOL).
Time saving devices tend to be less necessary when cruising in a leisurely way
.
I WOULD OMIT:
microwave
toaster oven
grilled cheese maker
electric can opener
can crusher
mechanical garbage compactor
egg salad crusher
ALL GOOD:
spatula
can opener
cheese grater
strainer
vacuum seal tuperware
alluminum foil
paper towel
tongs
scissors
antibacterial spray
cleaning rag
coffee maker (Essential! I use a stovetop espresso pot. Nothing beats the smell of freshly brewed coffee
)
I WOULD ADD:
Kettle
Thermos
Mugs
Glasses
Champagne glasses (essential as well on our boat LOL
)
Potato peeler
Large serving spoon
Ladle
Whisk
Bottle opener
Pepper grinder
Manual juicer
2
stainless steel mixing bowls (in addition I keep several 1kg yoghurt containers for mixing things in)
Several multipurpose silicon cake/tart pans (they don't rust or rattle and they are lightweight and can be jammed between pots to stop rattling)
Metal baking tray
High sided baking dish
Lots of serving dishes (picked up on travels)
Plastic lunch sized bags (can be stored on a hook inside one of the doors)
My only electrically powered appliance is a
low power stick mixer.
My one indulgence is a small Italian machine I can roll pasta with
.
COMMENTS:
Knives: I use 3 good quality ones - chopping knife, bread knife, paring knife)
Forks, spoons, knives, teaspoons, dinner plates, bowls: I carry six of each
Metal non stick pan: good for eggs and toasted sandwiches
Large metal non stick pot: my pressure cooker doubles as a big pot for all purposes
Small metal non stick pot: I carry one other copper based pot. Buy the best quality you can. Non stick will not last long.
Line every kitchen shelf and drawer with non slip matting (available at chandleries or carpet places). High density foam (the type used as beach mats) it great cut up and wedged between items to stop them rattling.
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Originally Posted by drousy88
and here is a crude picture of my layout i will build... let me know if pic doesnt work.
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From your diagram it looks like our two burners may be electric???? If so, your
power draw will be huge.
The exhaust fan may not work too well where you have located it (directly above the stove top would be best)
I find it invaluable having a return on the kitchen, creating a small U shape I can wedge myself safely into when underway or in rough
anchorages. If you did have room for a U in your design, it would unfortunately be going the wrong way (you need to brace mainly against rolling motion and not so much against pitching motion).
You have omitted a kitchen sink - for good drainage the best spot for these is as close to the centreline as possible. This looks it would be under the exhaust fan in your design.
Are you planning to have a fridge?