[Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
Alan Robertson
bigal_61 at msn.com
Sun Jul 4 12:44:52 EDT 2010
Bob,
We isolated our 2 with a GUEST 3 position switch in between, so that the 12 volt cooler-reverse polarity warmer would draw down from one marine battery only, "saving" the other battery for engine starting and cabin-Nav lights. Finally, decided that 2 marine batteries mounted in port side of lazarette, the same side as outboard motor transom mount upset balance and made trim difficult. Now we use a couple of ice-its with bag of cubes which lasts 36-48 hrs. and we just keep buying a new bag of cubes from marina or camping store; this is when we are "out" and sleeping in boat from 5-7 consecutive nights.
THOR IV Delmar NY
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From: Bob Keller<mailto:r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
Bob,
I have two group 27 batteries - they are the inexpensive ones from Wal-Mart and are around 4 years old. They are hooked up in series and I have two solar panels charging them. In addition, when the motor is running they are being charged. Will have to see how much drain the fridge causes on them and if it is an issue I may replace these with AGM batteries.
BK
> Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:44:08 -0700
> From: bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net<mailto:bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net>
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> Bob K: Many thanks. We got spoiled during the five years between our '86 R22 and our '10 R22 with the refrigeration on the '84 Tartan 37. Nice to just reach in and grab a cold drink without worrying about ice.
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> Will look forward to hearing how she does for you next season. Did you increase battery power? How many batteries are you using?
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> Bob Q
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> From: Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com<mailto:r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>>
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> Sent: Thu, July 1, 2010 7:41:13 PM
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> Bob,
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> Attached are some pictures. It looks to have more usable space than the old icebox. Not twice as big, but definitely bigger.
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> Actual model number is: CR0065 NV567
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> It is 2.3 cu ft. and the power consumption is 0.7/2.7 (average/maximum). This is available at http://sailorsams.com<http://sailorsams.com/> but I found it for less at a local dealer.
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> Will definitely report on the performance once the fall comes and I am back to sailing again.
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> BK
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> Yankee Clipper
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> > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:36:42 -0700
> > From: bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net<mailto:bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net>
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
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> > Bob: Would most definitely be interested in photos and a report on how she functions next season.
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> > Bob in FL
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> > From: Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com<mailto:r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>>
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> > Sent: Wed, June 30, 2010 9:12:19 PM
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> > Well, as of today, the Yankee Clipper has refrigeration! Been talking about it and considering for some time and the last week-long cruise we went on convinced me. Reading the archives, some had recommended the Indel Marine Isotherm refrigerator but knowing nothing about them or the subject in general I really did not have a clue. Researched it quite a bit on the internet, talked to several (so-called) pros and was still unsure. Finally found a guy in Savannah who specializes in marine refrigeration - that is all he does! Talked with him and he agreed that the Isotherm was a good, high quality choice. Compared to some competing brands that cost less, he said the Isotherm is a great unit: reliable, energy efficient etc. So he came to look at the boat and said "piece of cake" about the install. He got the unit and installed it this week with no problem at all. Took him 2 hours, but then he knew what he was doing.
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> > I got the Isotherm CR 65 model and if anyone is interested I will post the exact model number. It was $892 delivered and fits perfectly where the old icebox was. This was the largest model that fit the dimensions and I will also post some pictures later if you want to see it. This little fridge also has a small freezer unit. It is set up to run off the batteries (two group 27) when you flip the switch and if you plug into shore power it will run off of that by just turning off the switch.
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> > The problem is that I really can't give anyone a review as to how it works because it is not sailing season here in south Georgia. The boat is on the trailer until mid-September because it is just too hot to sail down here now. Summer is power boat season. However, I did keep the fridge running off the batteries for about 4 hours and I was amazed becuase the battery volt meter started on 12.5 volts and it never moved. Of course I have two solar panels and this was during the day so maybe at night it would drain them more-I don't know. But that was encouraging because the fridge and freezer were very cold and the battery charge did not change in 4 hours.
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> > Will pass on some pics soon but a full review will have to wait until September when it is sailing season again.
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> > Bob K
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