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small boat refrigeration- or lack of
On Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:21:15 -0500, Gene
wrote: On Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:50:28 -0500, John H wrote: On Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:26:05 -0800 (PST), "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 ===== 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. Damn, $750 will buy a lot of coolers and ice! That's what I was thinking! GMTA...sometimes. |
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... 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 ===== 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) |
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On 1/13/11 9:44 AM, YukonBound wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... 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 ===== 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. |
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On 1/13/11 9:54 AM, Harryk wrote:
On 1/13/11 9:44 AM, YukonBound wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... 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 ===== 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 |
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On 1/13/11 9:57 AM, I am Tosk wrote:
In articleKvqdnbSID4yRj7LQnZ2dnUVZ_hudnZ2d@earthlink .com, payer3389 @mypacks.net says... On 1/13/11 9:44 AM, YukonBound wrote: wrote in message ... On Jan 12, 10:21 pm, 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 ===== 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. Sure Harry...snerk ..... and I helped. |
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says... In article , payer3389 @mypacks.net says... On 1/13/11 9:44 AM, YukonBound wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... 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 ===== 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. Sure Harry... snerk That would be his contractor. |
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I am Tosk wrote:
In articleKvqdnbSID4yRj7LQnZ2dnUVZ_hudnZ2d@earthlink .com, payer3389 @mypacks.net says... On 1/13/11 9:44 AM, YukonBound wrote: wrote in message ... On Jan 12, 10:21 pm, 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 ===== 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. Sure Harry...snerk The guy without the trailer... |
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On 1/12/2011 11:26 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Jan 12, 10:21 pm, 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 ===== 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. I haven't even peeked in here in about a week and this is the only boating related post I've come across so far, so I guess congratulations are in order. I use ice coolers on both of my boats. They seem to work well enough for my day trips up here in the polar regions of Long Island Sound. I have a small Igloo cooler I take aboard on my lake boat, and a larger, better cooler I take out on my fishing boat. I have been known to double plastic bag fish I've caught and put 'em in the food cooler. Yes, I have done that. Sue me. |
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On 1/19/11 10:56 AM, Paul@BYC wrote:
On 1/12/2011 11:26 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Jan 12, 10:21 pm, 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 ===== 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. I haven't even peeked in here in about a week and this is the only boating related post I've come across so far, so I guess congratulations are in order. I use ice coolers on both of my boats. They seem to work well enough for my day trips up here in the polar regions of Long Island Sound. I have a small Igloo cooler I take aboard on my lake boat, and a larger, better cooler I take out on my fishing boat. I have been known to double plastic bag fish I've caught and put 'em in the food cooler. Yes, I have done that. Sue me. You've giving the non-boating morons here too much info. Next thing you know, one of them will be on your dock, watching you carrying your cooler onboard and taking photos of you and the boat. Better wear a mask. :) |
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