Galley straps andbump bars

[Boo2]

Hi,

The first pic below (not my boat) shows galley straps and a bump bar so the cook is prevented from being tossed into the flames or hurled backwards across the companionway. I wondered whether the straps might have the peverse effect of preventing the cook from dodging a full saucepan that might be thrown from the stove in a sea ? Has anyone experienced that ?

Also below is a picture of my boats' galley which is "L" shaped instead of "U" shaped, this makes it harder to fit galley straps, has anyone any ideas about where the anchor points should be fitted ? Pics of similar installations would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Boo2

 

[Tranona]

Crash bar should be relatively easy, although can't see exactly what there is to right of the cooker to attach it to. A J shape bar should do it, but will probably have to be custom made.

As suggest, bum straps best as something to lean against. The commercial ones can be adjusted for length so you can vary the support angle. Having said that I have fitted one to my longitudinal galley, but rarely used it as I have a seat and table behind to brace against. Maybe one of those things where you have to experiment a bit before permanent installation.

 

[William_H]

Straps and bumper bars

As said a variety of anchor points and adjustable straps would work best. Certainly strap across the 2 corners would provide some support when working at the bench in the corner.
Crash bar to protect cook from lurching into cooker.
Put yourself in the positions that cook will use and try options. Ultimately if you leave the choice to the cook then he is the one responsible if he gets burnt or injured. You can't have too many hand holds but experience will be your guide.
good luck olewill

 

[TQA]

In a seaway I prefer to cook with a pressure cooker even if I am not using pressure. Why coz the lid stays on if it comes off the stove.

I do not like kitchens where you HAVE to stand in front of the cooker. To one side has to be safer.

My current boat has a narrow alley kitchen and I and brace myself between the sides so I manage with out a bum strop but one is on the to do list.

 

[TQA]

In a seaway I prefer to cook with a pressure cooker even if I am not using pressure. Why coz the lid stays on if it comes off the stove.

I do not like kitchens where you HAVE to stand in front of the cooker. To one side has to be safer.

My current boat has a narrow alley kitchen and I and brace myself between the sides so I manage with out a bum strop but one is on the to do list.

 

[KellysEye]

>I was told you should cook dressed in foul weather gear if it's foul weather

Yes, that's what we do, don't forget the most important item the sea boot. As an aside, if you do get a burn, pour cold water over it, apply Flamzene cream and wrap in clingfilm, which is sterile out of the box. Have some TCP handy in case it gets infected.