Tim wrote:
On Jan 12, 9:29 pm, I am wrote:

In article83038536-c103-4a13-81bd-5985f50ed278
@o4g2000yqd.googlegroups.com, says...




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

Have you figured out how much weight you are adding all together? One of
the reasons I hate the idea of retrofitting a boat is the fact that you
"will" change the attitude of the boat in the water, it's waterline, and
handling... If you are lucky or plan accordingly, this will not be an
issue, but any compromise is going to hide itself till the **** hits the
fan anyway, so maybe you will never have it be an issue

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - Pain is temporary, Glory is forever!

Oh yes,I have. The combined estimated weight of all the stuff i'd
planed on taking and the modified shelving/cabinets is still less
than the boats cargo/person weight limit. Now I'm backing up and
eliminating about an extra 175 lb. Sure the boat will be heavier, but
hey... we're not going to be in a speed contest anyhow. and it won't
be hard to figure out where the boat will ride best by working the rpm
and trim.

if this was going to be a long trip cruiser things would be different,
but then again if it was gong to be a long term cruiser, it would be
bigger than a 23' boat too!

A 23' pontoon has got to be more forgiving than an 18'er. Is it a tri-toon?