Cooking While Underway

To paraphrase Napoleon, "a sailboat crew sails on their stomachs". Nothing can cheer up a tired and wet crew like a hot, tasty meal. Cooking aboard a boat while underway can be challenging.

The checklist below covers equipment that will make the job easier and safer. See also the related topic on provisioning for offshore voyages.

Equipping Your Boat for Cooking While Underway

	Item	Link to Detail
Galley Equipment
	Apron - Heavy "fisherman's" apron to prevent burns from hot liquids while cooking
	Fire Extinguisher mounted within easy reach of the stove
	Fish - Filleting knife and cutting board for fish you catch while underway
	Galley belt
	Pressure cooker or other pot with spill-proof lid
	Stainless steel (unbreakable) thermos
	Stove is equipped with adjustable potholders
Propane System
	Tank - aluminum (preferably) mounted in a properly vented locker
	Fume detector hooked to the propane solenoid shut-off

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