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This may seem like a strange request but what, if any, items do you cook in the galley? Our V248 is brand new and I hesitate to cook anything that will stink up the cabin. I have a Magnum grill that we have used for several years but can’t be used while docked at the marina nor can it be easily used during bad weather. As we get ready for another weekend on the boat and rain again in the forecast it looks to be another weekend at the dock. It is getting harder to come up with a unique menu each and every week. Hopefully the weather will begin to improve; this pattern of nice weekdays and crappy weekends has to end soon; I hope!

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2008 Four Winns V248
2004 Stingray 220CS

We cook on the boat all the time. Rarely do we ever eat out, even when away. Some of our favs are, Cajun shrimp, edamame, pasta salad with olives and sundried tomatoes, spinach and artachoke dip with bread and quesadillas. All are actually very easy to make, and although some things sound as if it will be stinky, it doesnt. For breakfast we usually have pancakes or eggs.
Hows the new boat treating you? We are actually going to be in Mystic with a few boats for four nights over Memorial day weekend. We will be at the Brewer yard.

Thanks for the great ideas; I make a very good coconut tilapia and I can easily adapt it for shrimp. However, I am still concerned about the odder lingering in the cabin. I think I’ll take the chance and give it a try. Breakfast is easier as long as we avoid bacon. My breakfast special is blueberry and Ricotta pancakes.

As of now we have no plans for Memorial Day maybe we can all get together for a cocktail while you’re in Mystic.

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2008 Four Winns V248
2004 Stingray 220CS

I don't think the stove in our 02 Vista has ever been used. I certainly havn't used it for that reason. Also, It's much easier to cook on the dock with added space.

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"Where Da Go"
2002 248 Vista
Lafayette, IN
http://blueoceanlife.worldventures.biz

We use the stove all the time. I have the Electric/ALchol stove, so I can use it at the dock or while at anchor. Usually we use the stove to compliment whatever we are cooking on the grille, while at anchor. For example, while I am grilling up some sausage on the Magma, my wife might be using the stove to sautee some onions and peppers or steaming some asparagus.

When we spend the night on the hook, we use the alcholol stove in the morning to cook up an omlette, while we use the Magma grill for toast.

We've also used stove while at the dock for dock parties to keep a boling pot of water going for things like Hot dogs or Corn on the cob.

We keep the portholes and hatches open wile cooking in the galley, and hav enever had a problem w/ lingering odors.

Use it, and enjoy!

Jim.

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'04 FW 268Vista "Andiamo"

Ditto on keeping the hatches open while cooking. As for bacon, cook it at home and warm it up on the microwave

Wow and here I thought I was ahead of the game, warming up the Wallmart boneless chicken fingers!

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Brett DiMichele

I haven't done much cooking yet on our new boat but plan to start this weekend. I do have one question about the galley stove though and that is where do you get the alcohol fuel for the stove? I've thought it would be pretty easy to find but I might not know what to look for. I've looked at Walmart, Farm & Fleet and a few hardware stores and don't see it. The only alcohol fuel I found was already in a can with a wick on it. Is this something you can buy online and have shipped or am I just looking in the wrong places?

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2008 Vista 278 Volvo Penta 8.1 Gi 375 hp
1999 Horizon 220 5.7 GSi

I got the alcholol fuel for the stove at Boaters World, and probably paid at leat twice what I could have gotten it for anywhere else, but I would think you can easily get this at any camping supply store.

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'04 FW 268Vista "Andiamo"

Hi do you not use methylated spirits? I thought that was what you were supposed to use.
Robbi

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2008 V288 with twin 5 litre Seacores
http://www.galwayhouse.com.au

We buy the pre-cooked bacon and nuke it. We have also used regular bacon. Smells dissapate quickly in a boat. We leave the cabin door open and viola!

We buy lipton noodles with garlic or other pasta quick envelopes as a side dish, can be made stove top or microwaved. We steam veggies, bake potatoes, pasta with sauce. If you are experienced at pressure cooking, they are great on board. Also, look around on Amazon for one pot meals for boating or camping. Many great ideas in there too.

Steven

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2008 Four Winns V358 (T 6.2L Merc Bravo III's with DTS and SeaCore)
2006 Sea Ray 340DA
2006 Sea Ray 320DA
2005 Maxum 3100 SE

kinkster, I'll check to see exactly what it is when I am at the boat later and let you know.

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'04 FW 268Vista "Andiamo"

Thanks to everyone for your cooking thoughts; it gave us the boost of confidence that we needed to cook in the galley. Friday night the menu started with simple Tacos; we cooked the meat at home then reheated it in the microwave. Saturday morning was eggs and toast; next time I’ll step up to the microwavable bacon. Saturday night was “Drunken Sea Scallops” with baked potatoes and corn on the cob. I really was surprised how quickly the cabin cleared and didn’t leave any lingering odors. We did have a can of Lysol at the ready just encase.

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2008 Four Winns V248
2004 Stingray 220CS

Thanks Giaccamo, I look forward to hearing what it is. I asked my dealer and he told me it was metho.
Lucky I havent used it yet. We have an electric barbecue which fits very neatly on the rail at the rear of the swim platform, and although I was sceptical at first it works a treat.

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2008 V288 with twin 5 litre Seacores
http://www.galwayhouse.com.au

kinkster, sorry I did not reply sooner, but I could not find the Alcohol until last night. It is called "Soot-Free" Denatured Grain-Alcohol, Environmentally Friendly Stove Fuel. It comes in a 32oz plastic container similar to a motor oil conatiner. I got it at Boaters World.

Hope this helps.

Jim.

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'04 FW 268Vista "Andiamo"