What make/model replacement refrigeration unit for 1987 C34

[Hugh17]

I need to replace my refrigeration system. The compressor unit is locate on the starboard side of the lazarette hatch, as appears to be standard for this early model. I'm looking for the specific make and model number used by others who have replace their units. My main concerns are the length of the freon lines, and the capacity of the unit to cool properly. I look forward to your replies.

James
s/v CaiLeighAnna
Hull 299

[Jon W]

I don't know if it was original, but the manual I have says it's a Frigiboat brand.

[Stu Jackson]

Many of the boats came with Adler Barbour "Cold Machines."  A/B is now owned by WAECO Dometic.

Does it look like this?

PS - edit - the name on it might be a giveaway?!?   

[Paulus]

James, I installed a Nova Kool.  Very happy with it.
Paul

[Hugh17]

What model never?

[Paulus]

James, I am going to the boat tomorrow.  Spring has finally arrived in Michigan and I will get the info on the model. 
Paul

[karista]

Catalina installed the Adler Barber Cold Machine unit back then in your location. The current off the shelf Adler Barber unit refrigeration lines will be too short. If you plan to replace it with another Adler Barber unit in the same location, you will also need to order their line extension kit. Do a search and you will find much more detail re this subject.

[Steve McGill]

James,

A few years back I replaced mine with a like unit from Adler Barbour. With the compressor in the aft locker I needed all of the 15' provided with the standard
evaporator. Would be a shame if that amount of plumbing was no longer included. Check out defender.com.


Steve

[Roland Gendreau]

I replaced mine with a Sea Frost unit which works well.  While it can make ice using hanging ice cube trays, it does not have a freezer compartment, and the fleet admiral complains about that.   Sea Frost customized the cooling plate to fit the ice box and also provided longer tubing runs , both at nominal extra cost as I recall (11 years ago).

[Ken Juul]

The Sea Frost is available in either cold plate or freezer box styles.  Very easy folks to work with, will modify as necessary to meet you needs.  At least on the MK 1.5, the standard freezer box fit with no modifications.  I mounted my freezer box high so the lid acts at the freezer compartment door.  Save some money that way, and cold sinks so it keeps the entire box cold.

[Paulus]

James, I put in a Nova Kool,  compressor LT 200 and RT 6 cold plates.  This is the freezer box, which has 3 cold plates.  I installed it to the front of the ice box so that you did not have to reach over it.  Also, installed the ice box. 
Not able to find the model # at this time   www.novakool.com
Paul

[KWKloeber]

it does not have a freezer compartment, and the fleet admiral complains about that.   

Some have put a partial divider in a reefer with the ice cube/evaporator on that side to make a small "freezing side."   The spill out cools the reefer side of the box.  Have no idea your configuration and if that's possible?  Practicality would depend on the BTUs but "up north" it might.  I ass/u/me that the "cooling plate" is an evaporator and not a holding plate style?

kk

[Paulus]

Ken, that is correct.  It is an evaporator
Paul

[Stu Jackson]

Sea Frost has been highly recommended by Maine Sail.  If I had to replace mine, that's what I'd use.

[Paulus]

If you spend a lot of time at anchor, you might also compare energy used.
Paul