Outfitting the galley from scratch can be daunting: there's a lot to buy and you want to buy gear that will work and last for years. But if you've never spent much time on a boat, how do you know what's best?

Carolyn Shearlock, with ten years of cruising experience and the author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, gives tips for buying galley equipment that will last for years and other things to consider.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig