Stashing a cooler

Kent Richmond · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 12:40 pm Post subject: Stashing a cooler

I'm a new C-Dory owner and am starting to "trick out" the cabin interior to make camping easier for me and my wife. One of the things we absolutely have to have inside is a cooler. I would really like to hear from folks who have managed to stash one creatively inside the cabin. Thanks!
Kent Richmond

Minnow · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:57 pm Post subject:

Which boat do you have?
I've done like most of the others and have thrown out the factory icebox that came under the helm seat.
Unlike others, I replaced it with a norcold refrigerator. It beats the heck out of soggy food mixed in with your choice of beverages.
When on the hook, I'll use 30 to 40 amp-hours during a normal 12 to 16 hour camp-out, using fridge, TV, stereo, anchor and cabin lights, etc. You'll gain 90% of that back in the first hour of running, depending on your motor.
A good group 31 house battery is all it takes to increase the comfort level to at-home levels.

gljjr · Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:08 pm Post subject:

I agree with Minnow! Get the 12V fridge and do away with the cooler. Wink

I found one on EBay that I am going to install on my 27' under the helm seat. I figure if it takes too much power I'll just add another battery and run my motor at idle a bit more.

BTW: Welcome aboard!

Kent Richmond · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:56 am Post subject:

OK, Im convinced that the refrigerator is the way to go. I'd like to know what kind, model, etc. you guys used, and any more information that you'd be willing to share about it.
Kent

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:27 am Post subject:

Welcome to the pub Kent. The factory installs a Norcold DE0051 in the 25. Go to http://www.norcold.com/builtin.cfm to look at it and and install manual.
I just pulled it out yesterday and reversed the door so it opens to the galley and not the berth. Works great.