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Monday, May 11, 2015

Where do you keep your stuff on a boat?

So this question comes up a lot. Yes, I am going to live on a 35 foot boat. Yes, that means downsizing. But it also means getting creative. In my internet searches I have found a lot of ideas.

Here are a few:

  • Drawers in your stairs

I love these drawers in the stairs. It is such a good use of space and looks awesome. Unfortunately, this would not work on my boat because I have a latter, not stairs,
I would need to do some renovations to make the drawers work, so maybe I will use this idea in a future boat.




  • Drawers under the benches. 


This one is great for those big bulky items like blankets. I also hate the idea of having to remove cushions to get to storage. Pulling out a drawer is so much easier and so convenient.




  • Pocket shelves

This one isn't boat specific, but I thought the design would be great for a boat because the pockets keep things contained when the waves start rolling when your out sailing.



  • Food Hammocks and Hooks

This one is cute and nautical. Food hammocks work great for fruits and veggies. The hooks are great too with the limited cabinet space for mugs. Just make sure whatever you rig up is secure enough to hold the mugs when you are healed over far. 


**Where do you keep your stuff on your boat?