On Jan 12, 11:26*pm, "Wayne.B" wrote:
On Jan 12, 10:21*pm, Tim wrote:

The more I read, the more I'm convincing myself that i dont' need a
refrigerator on my boat.

http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com...ad.php?t=95807

for my purposes, it would be a draw in weight, *finances and energy.
A well insulated cooler and a couple of bags of ice available at any
port or marina would be a better benefit. and I'll drop back to one 8-
D and one automotive battery and go back with a smaller and lower
powered alternator for better efficiency due to less drag and flywheel
effect. still gotta have the microwave and coffee maker, though.

I'll get it figured out

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Using ice is problematic for a lot of different reasons. *Consider one
of these instead:

http://www.amazon.com/Engel-AC-Fridg.../dp/B001DE45EY

They run on either AC or 12v DC and use very little power, *In
addition they can be *either a fridge or a freezer, and have some uses
around the home or in your car/truck. *We bought two prior to our
Caribbean cruise last year and they've been completely trouble free.
At homke we use them when entertaining on the patio.

Very interesting. I've been thinking about buying some type of fridge
for my shop, but everything I've considered has been various types of
the standard thing. One of these can pull double duty in the shop and
on the boat for our extended trips once or twice a year, among other
things. Only downside is the weight when moving it around, as far as
I see. Thanks!