Sven
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We're still going through our "new" E39-B, creating the project list which we'll be working off over the next year or two.
One project is conversion of the ice-box to a fridge/freezer, or at least a fridge. The current standup norcold 12V fridge will be fine while near dock-side but it would be pretty useless under way.
When I checked the insulation thickness I found that the walls of the ice-box would only allow 2" of insulation (assuming thin lining and 3/4" frame). Given the age of the boat I suspect that is not 2" of silica foam insulation
I have not yet tested the insulation but will do so before doing any damage. I was going to just put a large block of ice and see how much was left a day or two later. Is there a better method ?
Assuming the insulation is as poor as I'd guess, what is the best way of getting at the current insulation and replacing it, doing minimal harm ? 2" of silica foam will do the job (6" polyurethane equivalent I think) and the only problem is the curvature next to the hull. IOW, if we use silica foam (at $$$) we could keep the original lining and frame if we can just disassemble the original ice-box with minimal damage.
My guess would be that pulling out the stove and trying to extract the ice-box from that side would be the easiest approach but I'd certainly appreciate any words of wisdom.
-Sven
One project is conversion of the ice-box to a fridge/freezer, or at least a fridge. The current standup norcold 12V fridge will be fine while near dock-side but it would be pretty useless under way.
When I checked the insulation thickness I found that the walls of the ice-box would only allow 2" of insulation (assuming thin lining and 3/4" frame). Given the age of the boat I suspect that is not 2" of silica foam insulation
I have not yet tested the insulation but will do so before doing any damage. I was going to just put a large block of ice and see how much was left a day or two later. Is there a better method ?
Assuming the insulation is as poor as I'd guess, what is the best way of getting at the current insulation and replacing it, doing minimal harm ? 2" of silica foam will do the job (6" polyurethane equivalent I think) and the only problem is the curvature next to the hull. IOW, if we use silica foam (at $$$) we could keep the original lining and frame if we can just disassemble the original ice-box with minimal damage.
My guess would be that pulling out the stove and trying to extract the ice-box from that side would be the easiest approach but I'd certainly appreciate any words of wisdom.
-Sven