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The key to me is what is easy to access and yet secure so if flying it wont knock a thru hull with no seacock loose.
Same here but I hate going in the lazarette for my tool boxes so I bit the bullet and had this built. (Please don't ask how much.)
Funny, you should ask that specific question.
When I had the cabinet designed, that was a concern that evolved into a modular approach in the build. All drawers and shelves (side view) are protected by doors that close onto gaskets. So far, so good, as far as not seeing any corrosion on the tools. I believe the cockpit location for storage is every bit as good as storing everything in the lazarette. Not to mention that it is a lot more accessible.
Also, the assembled cabinet weighs about 400 pounds so it was assembled in modules. The top is fiddled and serves as a small work bench as well as a counter when barbecuing. We just love this cabinet and it is in a place that is out of the way.
Now all I need to do is quit dropping tools overboard.