On 1/13/11 9:54 AM, Harryk wrote:
On 1/13/11 9:44 AM, YukonBound wrote:


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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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.

Brother-in-law carries one of those in his pickup when working at his
semi-isolated cottage lot. (no power available except for his generator)


The guy who helped me with the deck carries a small microwave oven in
his F250. He likes his lunches hot. I offered to heat up his meals
indoors, but he has his truck decked out for "break comfort" and takes
advantage of its amenities.

Isn't that cute, Harry had someone "help" him with his deck. It sounds
like "help" is a "Harryism" for "... and I helped".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POI5aMgxYFk