Larry wrote:
Jeff wrote in
:

The problem with Larry's suggestion is that while there might be a
small saving initially, I wouldn't have much hope of an ancient "dorm
fridge" surviving in the marine environment for very long. And if it
does leak out, how expensive do you think the repair and recharge
would be? This is a reasonable solution for the back of an old van,
not a very good one for a custom installation on a boat. An Engel
would be a much better solution.



Considering I have $5 in it, how long does it have to "survive in the
marine environment" to break even? A day? A week? A month??....(c;

As I said, its no problem in the back of a van. When it dies, you
swing by the recycle yard and drop it off.

The OP was asking about installing on a small boat, which would
require a custom installation. Are you seriously suggesting designing
around something that someone else already threw out?


How long does an Adler-Barbour last for $1000?

The one in my old boat was going strong when I sold it at 16 years.
And why would you pay $1000 for one?