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Whether the galley is up or down, don’t forget to consider its proximity to sources of fuel, electricity and water, and the type of refrigerator, in particular a cold plate vs. constant-cycle system. Shorter runs for connections are always better. A cold-plate unit needs compressor lines to and from the engine room.
== Berths ==
The number of berths is even harder to decide; although it comes down to two options and three questions. The options are: two cabins or several. The questions are: Do you want a home for two people and an occasional guest? Do you have children? Do you want to cater to large groups?
If you want a home for two and occasional guests (i.e., one or two friends or a couple) then you need either two staterooms or a stateroom and a cabin with two berths. The rest of the space can be used for an office, library, workshop or whatever tickles your fancy. That’s the two-cabin option.
If you have children, then you must plan the cabin arrangement to suit. Ideally, each child should have its own cabin. On the other hand, if you’re single and want to have a blast with the boys and girls every weekend, then you need as many berths as you can manage (and enough safety equipment to go around). That’s the several-cabin option.
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