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Boats no longer have to be equated with galley kitchens. If space permits,
there are countless ways to let a well-equipped kitchen set sail.
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From
the designer
Mark White, CKD
Kitchen Encounters
Annapolis, Maryland
www.kitchenencounters.biz
“Using marine grade
plywood ensures that the cabinets will not deteriorate in the event that they
do come in contact with a lot of moisture. Adjustable steel legs helped to get
the cabinets level. Use cabinets with good hinges and drawer glides to keep them
from opening inadvertently.
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We used what’s
called a cooking well—it’s a stainless steel section of countertop that’s
recessed so that we could install a cooktop where pots and pans wouldn’t slide
off. Spill would also be contained instead of running onto the cabinets and
floor.”
Consider these
cabinet uses:
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To ensure that your cabinets are seaworthy, be sure to
use marine-grade plywood.
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For added style, be sure to choose cabinets whose wood
and finish echoes the boat’s other wooden elements.
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A furniture-style kitchen is not a smart look for the
sea. Opt for built-in cabinetry.
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Anodized aluminum drawer slides with stainless steel
bottoms work well in a moist environment.
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