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Default small boat refrigeration- or lack of

On Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:57:34 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:21:48 -0800 (PST), 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


I like simple.... a good cooler and ice... if I need to, there is a
local grocery store with dry ice! (I mix the two... dry ice will
freeze EVERYTHING.)


There used to be a place where you could buy dry ice cubes, they were
very convenient...


Our local little Safeway sells dry ice now. Never bought any, but I see the
sign.