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Jul 28, 2010 · It’s a thorough compilation of galley infrastructure and resources, materials choices, and galley hardware, from types of water tank materials to stoves, fuel, pumps, electrical requirements, as well as construction considerations.
What makes a good galley design for you? Do you need a double sink? Are shelves and containers handier than drawers? How many burners do you need for a cruising couple, 1, 2, 3 or 4? Should the microwave be a tiny coffee heater or your oven? Should a fridge be built in or is a top loading type slide out be better?
The galley layout is a popular choice for boat galleys, as it makes the most of limited space. This layout features two parallel countertops, with appliances and storage on both sides. This creates a central aisle, allowing for easy movement between work areas.
- Storage
- A Crew Wish List
- Crew Areas
- Bridge Deck
- Owners’ Area
- Sun Decks
- Crew’S vs Owners’ Needs
There is, perhaps, no greater request from crew than ample storage. Captain David Clarke of the 73m motor yacht_ Laurel_ acted as her build captain and was able to influence the yacht’s design so as to incorporate the most sensible and efficient layout for crew operations. ‘We followed two philosophies during Laurel’sbuild,’ he says. ‘The first was...
Redundant Circulation Easy access and the ability for crew to move about quickly and unobtrusively is a very important factor in a yacht’s design. The yacht should feature a lower deck corridor that runs the entire length of the boat, from the foredeck to the lazarette, allowing crew to travel from bow to stern without having to walk on decks or th...
While most yachts are already being designed to factor in impacts from MLC, such as situating all crew cabins above the waterline and private cabins for officers, the crew-designed yacht would feature single en suite cabins for each crewmember with berths, not Pullmans. TV, WiFi access and iPod docking stations can easily be incorporated into each ...
There is no compromise from crew when it comes to the positioning of the bridge and captain’s cabin. The bridge must be on the upper deck and feature 180-degree visibility. The captain’s cabin should be behind the bridge along with a separate office and day head for crew. As far as bridge equipment goes, Captain Kay Christensen, formerly of the 43m...
If the crew mess is on the main deck forward and the bridge occupies the upper deck forward, where will the owners’ suite be positioned? The predominant opinion from crew is to position the owners’ suite aft on the upper deck, away from anchor noise and daily early morning operations. This ensures the best visibility from the bridge and also afford...
Venturing up to the sun deck, this is where we enjoy the outdoor barbecue, the gym, the bar, the spa pool and the lounging. Aboard the crew-designed yacht, this space is very different. First, there is no gym here. An outdoor gym is one of the most difficult areas to maintain. ‘Unfortunately, most exercise equipment is steel and rusts almost overni...
And so we’ve come full circle on this virtual walk-through of a crew-designed yacht. How does it fit with the owner’s needs and the charter guests’ requirement for a wow factor? A perfectly good yacht needs to perform well with reliable and functional systems, excellent naval architecture and quality materials. The available space must be used in a...
Sep 17, 2012 · Recent yacht design has emphasized placement of the galley so that the cook(s) can socialize with those in the main saloon. On a small boat, where dinner might be service for four, this arrangement can work nicely.
A properly thought-out boat galley is a key component of an offshore cruising boat. So where should it be located, and what's the best arrangement for the individual galley components?
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Oct 17, 2012 · Primary consideration should be on three aspects of the basic layout and configuration. These three are all things that would be either expensive or impractical to change and will make a huge impact on your satisfaction or frustration with the boat.
