Portable freezer fridge location

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Portable freezer fridge location

Does anyone know of a good spot for one of these? They look like a cooler but have a compressor. I was thinking lazarette in cockpit?

I may end up keeping the oven because one of these wont fit there anyway with a stove over it.

Under chart table?

Mk1 1984

Catalina 36 MK1
1984 Hull #306

 

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Mike,

I have 1987 MK 1 and I removed the swivel Nav seat and placed a 50 quart cooler in it's place. I placed a teak strip on the inboard and outboard side to keep it from shifting. I also attached cooler straps to keep it from moving fore and aft, but they proved unnecessary. I sail on a lake so I'm not dealing with big waves. When I need to use the Nav station, I sit on the cooler.
I'll see if I can find the pictures I took.

I hope this helps.

Ralph
Still a Thrill # 765
WK, STD Rig
Lake Texoma, TX

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I thought about that location. I looked at the how the wall sloped down at a weird angle and thought it wouldn't fit. It might stick out some but I think it is doable. Time to get out the measuring tape. It still may be the best spot though. I am ok with removing the chair.

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Mike,
Here's the picture of where I put my ice chest.

Hope this helps,

Ralph
Still a Thrill # 765
WK, STD Rig
Lake Texoma, TX

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[QUOTE=StillaThrill;22215]Mike,
Here's the picture of where I put my ice chest.

Hope this helps,[/QUOTE]

Thanks it really helps!

Catalina 36 MK1
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William Miller
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I put a 50qt dc electric cooler in the same spot and a shelf behind the cooler. A great option since I do not have to get ice and if I turn the cooler up it turns into a freezer

Bill Miller
S/V Lorraine
Pacific Northwest,Sound Sound
Grapeview,Wa
1990 Mk1

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