On 2005-02-18 10:41:52 +1100, "Doug Dotson"
dougdotson@NOSPAMcablespeedNOSPAMcom said:

Bad idea for a sailboat. But then again what do you expect from Beneteau
and the french in general.

Doug

"Denis Marier" wrote in message
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I was looking at the new Beneteau 345 pamphlet for this year.
The new 2005 specification is showing a 1 X 12 V electric (4.5 cuft) front
opening fridge.
I wonder what is the advantage to have a front opening fridge on a 34 foot
sailboat.
That gave me the idea that this boat was designed to be a live aboard
attached to a berth protected by a breakwater. Conversely, the power boats
community have used front opening fridges for a long time. Maybe there are
advantages that I can not see at this time??

Dangiser

Doug,

Again I must disagree. As an owner of a Jeanneau the French have a very
good feel for a boat. The 160 Litre cool box is great, well insulated
and easy to get into. The bigest problem with a front loader as someone
already has meantioned is loss of cooling when opening the unit up.
Hence more energy use.

I wouldn't own a Catalina with your money! BTW a Benateau is a fine
piece of furniture a Jeanneau is a great sailboat;-)

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Regards,
John Proctor VK3JP, VKV6789
S/V Chagall