[Rhodes22-list] Ice Box

[Lowe, Rob]

Chris,
Bob Keller replaced his busted icebox with a refrigerator.  Below are some of his posts and photos from back in July 2010 (which is why I save these things!). - rob



Bob,
Attached are some pictures.  It looks to have more usable space than the old icebox.  Not twice as big, but definitely bigger.
Actual model number is: CR0065 NV567
It is 2.3 cu ft. and the power consumption is 0.7/2.7 (average/maximum).  This is available at http://sailorsams.com but I found it for less at a local dealer.
Will definitely report on the performance once the fall comes and I am back to sailing again.

BK

Yankee Clipper
 
> From: Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Sent: Wed, June 30, 2010 9:12:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fridge in the YC
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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 because 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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> Yankee Clipper
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