The perfect fridge ! Under Nav Station

[Steve Michel]

After months of searching we found the perfect sized fridge to fit under the nav station.  It is a Sears Kenmore Model 91245.  You WILL have to modify this unit, so if you are looking for a real easy job.....don't do this!(It took about 2 hours to complete this job)  The top can be cut to provide a custom fit. I had to remove the feet and replace the bracket that the
compressor mounts on with a scrap of aluminum stock,but I know that we maxed out the amount of fridge we can cram in this area. E-mail me with questions.   I paid around $160.00 for this unit.

[Larry Calfee]

Steve,

I am interested in getting more information from you on your installation of the refigerator.  I bought the Sears model 91245 today with hopes of installing it this weekend.  You mentioned E-mailing you but did't include your E-mail address.  Would you post it so I can ask some specifics about the installation.  Thanks.

[Stu Jackson]

Steve,

Is this related to the new 'fridge article on the Projects page?

Stu

[Ken Juul]

Same idea.  The Igloo I used is 12V.  I think this one is 115A/C.  He installed a real fridge, mine is more of an electric "cooler".

[Ted Pounds]

The PO on my boat installed a Norcold under the nav table.  The nice thing about it is it runs on 12v and 110v.  So it works at dock and underway.  It's not well insulated but generally I like it.   :)

Ted

[Stu Jackson]

For those of you who choose the put a fridge under the nav station:

What do you use the former "icebox" for?

We've filled our nav station "foot space" with an inverter / charger, and our wastebasket.

[s michel]

I'm back again...if anyone has e-mailed me and not gotten a reply please e-mail again. I apparently had a virus on c-drive and had to scrap a months worth of notes.

 STEVE

[Ted Pounds]

Stu,

I use the "ice-box" as dry locker for cereal, paper products, cans, etc.  My charger is in a nice cabinet PO built on top of the nav station locker (also has radios and other stuff).   Wastebasket I keep behind companionway stairs on top of engine.

Ted

[Susie Johnson]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ted Pounds,  Molly Rose #447:
The PO on my boat installed a Norcold under the nav table.  The nice thing about it is it runs on 12v and 110v.  So it works at dock and underway.  It's not well insulated but generally I like it.   :)

Ted<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Susie Johnson]

Curious to know what model Norcold you have.  We've measured under the Nav table of our 87 C-34 and don't think we can get a Norcold to fit.  Can you fill us in on details.  Also what is a PO?  Thanks

[Susie Johnson]

How does the Kenmore work with the top cut out?  Can you send details on the installation.  We're thinking of doing the same thing.

[Ted Pounds]

Susie,

PO stands for Previous Owner.  Sorry I don't know what model of Norcold it is; the info is on the boat and I'm not .  I'll be out there Wed and I'll look it up.  I suspect they make only one model that fits under the nav table.   I don't know if the PO made any mods to get it to fit.  If there were any support braces for the table they were removed.  Another nice thing about it - there is a pin that fits in the door to hold it closed on a port tack. :cool:

Ted

[Ted Pounds]

Susie,

I just looked in my West Marine catalog.  I think the model is the DE-451 which has been replaced with the DE-0051, but that's just a guess.  I'll know for sure when I check on Wed.

Ted

[Ted Pounds]

Susie,

I forgot to check my refridgerator info on the boat last night.   I got all caught up in the excitment of the race (probably because we placed second and were the overall winner in the yacht club's Summer Breeze Series :cool:).   I hope to get out this weekend (If I don't get called in to work) and I'll try to remember then.

Ted

[Ted Pounds]

Finally got to spend some time on the boat.  The fridge is a Norcold DE-250G.  I don't know what the equivalent current model is, but i'm sure someone at Norcold could tell you.

Ted