[C320-list] Galley Storage

[Jack Brennan]

The space under the chart table is where we keep the litter box for our seaborne cat, Jocie. She held up well during our six-week trip down western Florida and through the Keys this year, which is more than I can say for some of the crew members I’ve had in the past.

She was never happy when the “house” was moving, but she enjoyed the cozy cabin and watching sunsets from the cockpit. Best of all, she never tried to jump overboard and always retreated to the cabin when the boat was moving.

Food goes in the dry bin. Wine (wrapped in socks) goes in the bins behind the settee backs. Pots, pans, plates, mugs, etc., go in the three lockers above the stove and fridge. The shelf directly above the stove holds spices, paper towels and various other items. 

We prefer fresh food, so the fridge gets loaded up. We have a foam divider in it. Colder items are in the starboard section. Items that just need to be chilled are kept to port.

Lastly, we have a Yetti cooler that we strap to the binnacle for drinks. Covered with a towel, it will keep drinks chilled in the Florida sun for two  or three days. 

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.

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From: Chris Nichols
Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2021 5:37 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Galley Storage

Interesting to hear all the permutations. Here is one to think about: We have two open-top wooden boxes that neatly fit under the chart table - a space that appears to me to be under utilised in these days of chartplotters at the helm.  The boxes remain wedged there firmly under way. In the biggest one closest to centreline we have all pans, kettle etc. The other holds household cleaning items. 
This frees up all other lockers for food items and like others we have spices and condiments behind the fridge. Coffee, teas and dry starches in the breadbox. Snacks, crisps and bread in the countertop locker above large serving dishes and bowls. 


Chris

> On 30 May 2021, at 03:32, RONALD HODEL <ronandgail2 at me.com> wrote:
> 
> We use the ‘bread box’ for all our pots and utensils (all our pots nest with each other.) The “dry storage” between the stove and the sink we use for coffee, tea, a collapsible kettle, the electric coffee pot (4 cup). Etc. The left locker facing the stove we have all spices, oils, etc, the center locker are cups, plates, etc. the left locker contains nesting and collapsible storage containers. we store food on the shelves port and starboard (we have it hidden from view with canvas - lighter than wooden enclosures - a racing boat trick - keeps it from falling while heeling as well). The canned goods are stowed low in the hull port and starboard to balance weight. That set up worked for our extended cruise and we’ve kept it since we’ve moved back ashore. Personally, I’d rethink coffee storage but it works for my wife and if my wife is happy, I’m happy.  
> 
> If you want pictures, email ronandgail2 at me.com
> Ron 
> Lokomaikai #1070
> 
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> 
>> On May 29, 2021, at 7:02 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> We try to store most cooking and baking items in the microwave and oven.
>> Currently the 'breadbox' above the fridge is all long term food items
>> (think coffee, tea, spices, snack granola bars, rice and pasta.  The dry
>> well gets 'on deck' storage of room temperature water (for coffee and tea)
>> and an assortment of stuff we will eat during current trip.  Larger amounts
>> of water and non alcoholic beverages get stored under the port settee.
>> We don’t drink out of the tap.  We buy screw top gallon jugs of water for
>> the season and refill them at home.
>> 
>> We are fairly well satisfied with the storage solutions for oven and
>> microwave.   We are not thrilled about our situation with the rest of our
>> storage.   When someone finds the optimal solution (if it exists) for use
>> of the other four compartments.   Please advise.
>> 
>> Oh..the alcohol goes in many places...there always seems to be room for
>> more.
>> 
>> Troy Dunn
>> Hull #514