Prototype Galley Box

[dylan winter]

I have knocked up a working prototype of a removable/collapsable gally for placing to stb of the companionway

the original galley is over a berth - v bad place and I need the space for my cameras

any suggestions about improving this before I go onto the real one

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

[skaraborgcraft]

I dont know if its your video or my internet connection,but after 10 minutes and only getting 2 mins of video,i had enough.
Your mock up looks ok.

[NickW]

Dylan

One suggestion here http://www.wwpotterowners.com/FoodProvisioning9.html

Also see page 7 of the Summer 2003 edition of The Ash Breeze http://www.tsca.net/pdf/tab/TABv24-2.pdf

Nick

[dylan winter]

some good ideas there

anyone got any snaps of their galley arrangements

Dylan

[dylan winter]

Got some interesting ideas drop into my inbox

http://www.keepturningleft.co.uk/wp-...Lgalley002.jpg

more here

http://www.keepturningleft.co.uk/blo...dans-offering/

all suggestions and snaps gratefully received

Dylan

[Oldad]

Dylan, I enjoy your videos but think your setup is way too complicated. Keep it simple is the best idea. Two drawers, top one to store the cooker, bottom one for utensils, pots, etc. Slide the whole works into the quarter berth when done, move the electronics and fire extinguisher away from the stove. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Oldad

[potomac]

Hi Dylan- Seems like a more efficient design. I have couple observations/ ideas:

1. I really like moving the galley to an area you can stand up for comfort, the ability to look about, and vent steam.
2. Good to move your fire extinguisher or add another one port so you don't have to go through potential fire to get at it.
3. Will going from two burners to one be a large hindrance? I find two burners a nice luxury and have found with many meals it takes well less than 1/2 the time to prepare meals. Tea and a hot breakfast. Meals with pasta or rice.
4. I understand the need for flexibility on a small boat. Sometimes it ends up being more of a hassle to have everything, especially those things you use a lot, portable instead of "in their place"-permanently.

Looks good.- Aaron

[meuritt]

Slightly OT, but relating to potomac's post. I do have a two burner stove and still could use a third occasionally. I discovered 'thermal cooking'. Think slow cooker, in a thermos.

ferinstance, a pre-warmed thermos with the correct ratio of rice or oatmeal and water, cap it, wrap in towel, ready in an hour or so, no overcooking, except white rice won't go for over two hours. I do this for a hot soup to be eaten some time during or after the day's sail. There are a number of videos on uTube to fill in the blanks, and even fairly expensive cookware that can cook about 4qts.

[dylan winter]

Hi Dylan- Seems like a more efficient design. I have couple observations/ ideas:

1. I really like moving the galley to an area you can stand up for comfort, the ability to look about, and vent steam.
2. Good to move your fire extinguisher or add another one port so you don't have to go through potential fire to get at it.
3. Will going from two burners to one be a large hindrance? I find two burners a nice luxury and have found with many meals it takes well less than 1/2 the time to prepare meals. Tea and a hot breakfast. Meals with pasta or rice.
4. I understand the need for flexibility on a small boat. Sometimes it ends up being more of a hassle to have everything, especially those things you use a lot, portable instead of "in their place"-permanently.

Looks good.- Aaron

thanks

I am going to buy a second fire extinguisher

they are pretty cheap and the current position is easy for the cockpit - where the real dangerious stuff with petrol is going on

I have lived with a single burner for five years now - myou can cook lots of things at once by moving stuff around or boiling the food in the cans - sealed can can be safely boiled

I agree, I might have gained flexibility whereas I should have bitten the bullet and built something more permanent - but it is the access to that storage area I do not want to lose - and I live cooking ou in the cockpit

it is a shame it is not on the prot side where a galley should be

D