Hunter 380 Refrigeration
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Seems strange, they came from the factory with a water cooled or air cooled system that had plates in the freezer with a fan to cool the fridge. Do you have the OEM freezer and fridge boxes that open upwards with two holes between the two and a drain hole in the fridge?
Do you have a breaker marked refrigerator?
DC fridges have gotten easier to install. The compressor would go under the starboard settee. Youll need holes in the plastic seat box (facing down, out of sight) to vent the hot air. A hole in the freezer would lead the pipes to the plates. Nowdays, you can buy a precharged kit with self sealing connections.
Do you have a breaker marked refrigerator?
DC fridges have gotten easier to install. The compressor would go under the starboard settee. Youll need holes in the plastic seat box (facing down, out of sight) to vent the hot air. A hole in the freezer would lead the pipes to the plates. Nowdays, you can buy a precharged kit with self sealing connections.
Our 1991 boat came with an Adler Barbour brand 12DC fridge and separate freezer. They do a wonderful job of keeping beer cold and making ice. No reason that I can think of why you would want/need dual power operation. Whether on the hook or connected to shore power, the DC unit will always work.
Many things to consider before adding refrigeration to your boat; does your boat have a cooler box now, have you used it, what did you use to keep food chilled, how well did it work, etc., etc., etc.
Sorry for the slow response.....I am still working, unforfunately. Evidently, in 1999, refrigeration was an option that the first owner did not pick. It has the 2 coolers boxes....top access...with the hole between them. In the 25 years since production, I have to think there have been many improvements so I want to install the most efficient option now. My retirement trips from Florida to Maine, Keys and Bahamas is now fairly close so I want to get this done. Obviously choice of batteries and recharging will be important as well.
I appreciate everyone's responses.
Tom
I appreciate everyone's responses.
Tom