Hidden storage resources in the Privilege 37

The P37 is the smallest boat in the Privilege range. And even though it is a spacious yacht, the need for more storage is always there. I believe in being restrictive regarding bringing all kinds of stuff on board, but being organized is always a good thing. More storage places give better order.

So I have been looking for creating extra space and found a few solutions. Some may be well known to many P37 owners, some might be a useable tip.

This area above the oven I have seen in use on other P37's. We use it for dry food, and it holds quite a lot. A concern when making the shelf was the oven below and heat from it. Aluminum foil was used under the shelf. It was also a challenge to make a shelf that would fit tightly so nothing would spill down. The access hole was too small for a big shelf. So it was made in two parts that could be screwed together in the middle. Some innerliner was used to cover a couple of less than beautiful areas inside.

Under the nav station there is considerable room. The starboard part of the water tank is inside, but there is also a lot of air. We used to have a small printer in there on our Caribbean trip. A floor will have to be made also here. The door was simply cut out and some flanges fitted inside on the rim of the bulkhead. Absolutely worth the effort I believe. 

Our version has this bench/workstation with an upper shelf. Under the shelf there is also space available. Tools and small plastic boxes will fit in here, and I find the solution very handy. You do not have to make a floor here, the bench continues all the way in. But some rubber mats are nice to stabilize the things inside.

This is about work space. We like to make good food when cruising, and for that several pots and pans are in use. Even a large galley-down kitchen can feel cramped then. This hinged shelf supported by strings is a nice place to temporarily put a frying pan or casserole when some other food needs the burner. Very often in use.

 At last something about reducing space taken. I am puzzled about the original mounting of the cupboard doors in the galley. They were protruding out horizontally, also making it difficult to look inside. I had to really bend down. New hinges were installed, and it gave some relief. I wish the doors could be lifted even higher, but at least it helps.

I have in mind even more places that could give more storage, but that means much work for less room. Maybe others have found some good solutions too.