When in bricks and mortar, I used to iron everything, since being on the boat, I can honestly say, I have not ironed one thing.  I do not have an iron or ironing board on the boat.

Now, When Jim needs a shirt ironing, I will have the dilemma of, do I get a small iron (and use table top) or use the iron and board that is available in the marina wash room.

I currently use the dryers (my own washing machine but marina dryers) to dry washing and hang straight up but once out cruising – I don’t want to waste my time ironing with all that lovely big world out there so I think I will go for the creased bohemian look.

What’s wrong with under the mattress?

Looking back over  the forum, I came across this thread about ironing boards.  I wrote that I didnt own an iron or a board.  Jim got a temporary project a short time ago which meant that he had to wear shirts.  So I invested in a little table top board and a cheap iron.   I shall be glad when his project finishes because whilst the little table top hides away nicely behind the cupboard, its a pain in the neck trying to successfully iron a shirt on a wobbly little board. I only have to do one at a time so I just grit the teeth, get it done and put away.  I still dont iron anything else.  (might have a little table top ironing board for sale shortly )   ;))

Anchored in the River Fal with genny running, before we realised you can get by without.

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At Mercia Marina facilities they have a table for people to put stuff they don’t require – the ironing board on our boat was left there, as was the microwave and the steamer. I have missed the microwave a couple of times, but not the steamer, and the ironing board was totally redundant! The beautifully made cupboard it was housed in now contains the broom and squeegee mop.

Cheers, Marilyn