Galleys on coastal cruisers are usually ok for a weekend cruise or perhaps a week or so. Sure they have stoves and refrigerator /freezers, S/S sinks and hot water. They just don’t have enough of anything for extended cruising.
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| Fully Equipped Galley with lots of Counter Space |
Let’s face it. One of the pleasures of cruising is eating. Unless you are planning on eating the catch of the day, every day, you need manageable refrigeration. Manageable means options. The best cruising designs have separate, thermostatically controlled refrigerators and freezers. Just like you have in a modern home!
You will also appreciate a galley design that gives you abundant storage. Too many designs run out of storage after you find a place for your pots and pans. Don’t forget counter space! Without it, you’re camping again!
For a number of issues, the difference is in capacity. How about 300 gallons of fresh water, not 100. How about a 400-600 gal/day water maker. How about a built-in water filtration system?
A genuine cruising vessel needs both the space and the buoyancy to carry a full load of provisions, without compromising the boat’s ability to sail.
Great cruising designs will carry perhaps up to 300 gallons of fuel, the water, and the provisions to make your next destination without compromise of comfort, safety or performance.
You don’t want to depart the dock with the boat settled in the water below the boot stripe!
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