[Rhodes22-list] Philip -- Ice Box

[Philip]

We still plan on the new boat.  The loaner is still in the water, but I
haven't been able to get to the marina in a few weeks.  I just started a new
assignment closer to home (I now live there instead of visiting on
weekends).  I am on leave next week and my brother visits from CT.  We will
go out in it a couple of times, weather permitting then I plan to pull it
out for the winter or until I can take it back to Edenton.  I owe Stan
another payment and expect to have the new one sometime next spring? or
summer?  Anyway, my wife wants the marine head.  I hadn't put much thought
into the ice box.  The loaner has one of the plastic 12v upright coolers,
but we haven't used it.  I'll have to consider your idea.  You may be right,
and if I wanted one later, I know there are several options or I could
always go back and get one from Stan.  Of course, my wife has the final word
on that too.

Thanks,

Philip

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of Bill Effros
Sent:	Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:11 AM
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Subject:	[Rhodes22-list] Philip -- Ice Box

Philip,

What is the status of your new boat?

What did you decide about the head?

A change I would recommend if Stan can do it is taking all the extra
stuff out of the ice box, leaving you with just an easily accessible
rectangular space.

The Ice box is in an excellent location.

Modern insulated bags are so good that you can put one or many into the
ice box, and they will hold ice for more than 24 hours without doing
anything fancy.  I like the 6-pack size, and I can jam quite a few of
them into the ice box.  Each insulated bag acts as insulation for the
others.  I put some food or drinks into each bag, along with
refrigerator ice cubes, and I can always hold more than I need for
coastal cruising.  It's easy to pick up more ice cubes along waterfronts
around here.

If you have more people on board, the first to be used insulated bags
can be stored under the cockpit seats until ready for use.  This is no
different than if you were taking them on a picnic.

Bill Effros
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