New icebox/cooler
I removed my icebox and replaced it with a new 72 quart marine cooler. I wanted to remove the drawers in the aft galley and install a small AC fridge there. I enlarged the drawer cut out for the fridge, built a platform for it to sit on, ran an electrical outlet in the space. The problem was, the ice box stuck out into that area. I removed the drawers, sawed out the old icebox (what a chore) and mounted the new marine cooler to the bottom of the counter top with aluminum "L" shaped stock. By enlarging the cutout for the fridge, I could just manuever the cooler in place and mount it to the bottom of the counter. My Cat 30 is a 1980. Even with the countertops removed, there was fibreglass/plywood on the top of the cooler area, so, it was not possible to insulate from the top. I did give up a little space in the icebox, but I only cruise for a week or so at a time, so it is pretty roomy for me. I also run a hose from the water drain on the cooler to the front of the cabinets to drain water. (not into bilge). Hope these ideas help.