These practical boating tips for beginners and pros alike will help you pack efficiently.
Most boats and tiny homes have limited storage space so it’s always good to ensure that it’s properly organised.
Even when you have trimmed down your cargo with your ultimate boating packing checklist, there can still be a hefty amount of stuff to bring along. Such as clothes, shoes, food for cooking, bedding, books, and other boating essentials. You will need to find space for these items on board.
OK Joinery ltd the space saving dinette furniture maker will help you with these organisation tips and they will allow you to maximise any small space. Here are various excellent canal boat organisation ideas that you can consider for your home on the canal.
1. Consider getting space saving dinette with hidden storage
Multipurpose dinette is a great solution for something with limited storage space like a Narrowboat. There are many options to consider such as a Pullman Dinette that can double up as storage where you can store different items such as shoes or clothes. You can also get a Duplex Dinette® with underbed storage especially if you want a space that is less cluttered. This will also give you enough space to store bulky items like pillows or beddings. OK Joinery Ltd can install dinettes with pullout drawers or partition it depending on what you want to store. We suggest getting a qualified specialist like us for your boat conversion for the best outcome.
2. Use boat step storage unit
Most people do not even think about a step that can be built with built in storage. But you`ll be amazed by what you can fit into your boat, a bit of planning and a few clever boating storage ideas. You can organise your stuff and keep them away from the naked eye when using a storage step unit on your new narrowboat design. Not only will it save you stress on the go, it will also save you so much time trying to find things. Less time looking for stuff equals more time exploring.
3. Organise stuff in cupboards and TV shelves
Other organisation tips include storing smaller items in cupboards or TV shelves under the gunwale. Depending on your boat layout, you can have shelves installed on two or one side. This will give you extra storage where you can store your picture frames or books. You can divide the shelves into different storage compartments and store different items. Adding cupboard doors to the shelves will help you achieve a neat aesthetic for your space.
4. Use floating shelves to organise stuff under the gunwale
One way to maximise unused space in a small boat is by installing floating shelves during a canal boat conversion. This will give you a great place to store some small items including decor knickknacks and books. You can also use them as food storage in the galley area depending on where they’ll be placed. It will make your living space look organised and clean.
5. Maximise underfloor storage
Proper organising helps you avoid any clutter in your living space. Underfloor storage is a game changer that helps you make the most of your floor space and it’s quite discreet. You can use built in wine storage on the floor or organisers to store stuff like shoes or other items.
6. Consider storing items in overhead cabinets
Installing overhead cabinets at the galley is another great way to acquire more space for storing your kitchen utensils such as measuring cups, plates and other items. You can add cabinet doors for a neat and uniform look. Boat Storage cabinets are a great idea for your kitchen area because they’re not limited to utensils only. You can also put your first aid kit on one of the cabinets or just put it in your seat organiser.
7. Keep your space organised with bedroom storage
There are many easy ways to maximise storage space in your boat bedroom and one of them is by utilising your bed base storage. It can pull out drawers or built in under bed cabinets both great for storing large items. You can get overhead lockers or floating shelves in the bedroom too. This can also be converted to store different goods such as books or bedrooms. With the above camper organisation ideas, you won’t have any space shortage on your van.