insulation to use when reinsulating the ice box in a 22 yr. old boat? I haven,t taken this apart yet, but was trying to get an idea of what,s the best place to start.
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Vacu Panels
These are sold by several different companies. The real question is are you willing to spend this much money.
Other options include spray in foam.
These are sold by several different companies. The real question is are you willing to spend this much money.
Other options include spray in foam.
Here's some detail on a cooler project
http://kobernus.com/hunter260/cooler/cooler.html
One concern would be condensation trapped in an unvented area between the hull and side wall promoting mold and general yuck. Maybe also allow for a block of ice to fit in a molded tray inside the icebox/cooler? Allow for a low spot like a sump area in the bottom. Then seal the lid with a magnetic door seal strip found at home depot. Just random thoughts to keep you soooopa cool....
PS. Oh yeah Ross, buy your bride a nice big bimini too
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Have fun, Michael
http://kobernus.com/hunter260/cooler/cooler.html
One concern would be condensation trapped in an unvented area between the hull and side wall promoting mold and general yuck. Maybe also allow for a block of ice to fit in a molded tray inside the icebox/cooler? Allow for a low spot like a sump area in the bottom. Then seal the lid with a magnetic door seal strip found at home depot. Just random thoughts to keep you soooopa cool....
PS. Oh yeah Ross, buy your bride a nice big bimini too
. Have fun, Michael
Ice Box Insulation
Ron: Don't know what kind of a boat you own but here is my experience with the ice box on a catalina30.
All that sucker would do was melt ice and I tried everything from insulated blankets on the inside and top cover to putting the ice in supermarket paper bags, which actually worked great. Next time you use the ice box try it and see if it works for you.
Anyway, I was given a Norcold refrige which I installed in drawer space next to the ice box. I had to remove some of the ice box insulation to get the refridge in place and was surprised how thick it actaully was - except on the side next to the hull. There was next to nothing in that location. That was the area that was causing the melting problem and there is no way to really get to it. I did consider expandable foam but decided against that idea as all I could see was me bulging out the side of the boat.
The Norcold was a good choice for me and I used the ice box for storage.
Ron: Don't know what kind of a boat you own but here is my experience with the ice box on a catalina30.
All that sucker would do was melt ice and I tried everything from insulated blankets on the inside and top cover to putting the ice in supermarket paper bags, which actually worked great. Next time you use the ice box try it and see if it works for you.
Anyway, I was given a Norcold refrige which I installed in drawer space next to the ice box. I had to remove some of the ice box insulation to get the refridge in place and was surprised how thick it actaully was - except on the side next to the hull. There was next to nothing in that location. That was the area that was causing the melting problem and there is no way to really get to it. I did consider expandable foam but decided against that idea as all I could see was me bulging out the side of the boat.
The Norcold was a good choice for me and I used the ice box for storage.
I found that air leaks bringing in humidity
was my worst ice melter. I have 4 inches of insulation all around but it takes seven pounds of ice to make one pound of condensate. I had a condensate drain with no trap that was letting warm damp air into the box. When I pluged that drain with a wad of cotton the inside of the box stayed dry and the ice lasted longer.
was my worst ice melter. I have 4 inches of insulation all around but it takes seven pounds of ice to make one pound of condensate. I had a condensate drain with no trap that was letting warm damp air into the box. When I pluged that drain with a wad of cotton the inside of the box stayed dry and the ice lasted longer.
Thanks,
you guys. You gave me something to start with. What did you do with yours Ross in Tampa? Ron
you guys. You gave me something to start with. What did you do with yours Ross in Tampa? Ron
I have moved it to next weekends project.
It kind of funny, the answers that you get, totally depends on how many people you ask. I am leaning towards taking the whole assembly apart and adhering new solid insulation. This will have to be a project for another day. In the meantime, I will have to drink my cold beverages faster, so as not to loose all my ice.
Ross
It kind of funny, the answers that you get, totally depends on how many people you ask. I am leaning towards taking the whole assembly apart and adhering new solid insulation. This will have to be a project for another day. In the meantime, I will have to drink my cold beverages faster, so as not to loose all my ice.
Ross
I hear
what your saying. I,am going to have to take ours apart and see what were really looking at. But you got to admit you get some good advice on this web site. Good Sailing, Ron
what your saying. I,am going to have to take ours apart and see what were really looking at. But you got to admit you get some good advice on this web site. Good Sailing, Ron
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