I replaced the ol' Atomic Four with electric auxiliary propulsion. I'm using some of the 10 KWH battery bank to run an Engel MR040F-U1. So far, so good (and cold)
Ox 1976 C&C 33 *LOA:* 32.87' / 10.02m *LWL:* 26.42' / 8.05m *Displacement:* 9800 lbs./ 4445 kgs. *Propulsion System: Electroprop Racer* Batteries: 4 X Northstar 210 FT Blue+ 560 Watt Solar Panel Bimini Jax, FL USA <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 9:09 PM, jim schwartz via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > hi guys...its been a real education reading all your replies on this > subject. i have installed a norcold on my 38 LF. the system is installed > beneath my quarter berth where the fresh water pump is also located. my big > question is insulation around the icebox. does the factory spray any foam > in? i would like to drill some holes into the box, from the inside. where > is it safe to drill? then seal the holes after the foam is sprayed in. any > photos? thanks for any input you may have. > jim schwartz > SEA YA! > CC 38 LF > washington, nc > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > Sent: Thu, Jul 7, 2016 8:14 am > Subject: Re: Stus-List 33-2 - what's in the fridge? > > Dave, > Any fridge systems that have the danfoss compressor (Nova Cool, Alder > Barbour, etc.) are probably compatible with the Stainless Lobster fridge > controller. This would be the upgrade that I would strongly consider prior > to replacing a perfectly good system. Some of the manufacturers (Nova > Cool) will refurbish/recharge your used system for a reasonable price > (~$100). The threaded connections are well design to be lossless when > connected/disconnected. > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Jul 6, 2016 1:42 PM, "Dave via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Thanks Paul, Edd. >> >> My original refrigerAtion unit (nova cool?) is still working so I had not >> planned to tackle that quite yet. Will research Engels and Adler Barbour. >> Is the upgrade worthwhile or is this really something to consider once >> replacement is necessary? >> >> The all in one approach looks very elegant - Paul, do you have a photo of >> the install? Curious. >> >> And... Lol ... I guess I have not been whacked in the head quite enough >> to have thought of the single piece hinged lid approach. What a great >> idea. Thanks! >> >> Dave >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 4 >> Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 18:16:11 +0000 >> From: Paul Fountain <p...@seasource.ca <p...@seasource.ca>> >> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List 33-2 - what's in the fridge? >> Message-ID: >> <E8A48011EE2F9A39.FC506D60-EE6D-48BE-8E7D-34000D08BE54@ >> mail.outlook.com> >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> Dave, >> >> We added an all in one refrigeration unit to our 33-2, one of the best >> upgrades yet! Used this unit http://www.westmarine. >> com/buy/waeco-adler-barbour--coolmatic-cooling-conversion-kit--7895881 >> >> installed it on the cockpit side of the icebox, had to cut the cockpit >> bulkhead also. The insulation was in good shape, and about 3" thick. Last >> weekend we found ice in some of the water bottles after we left it turned a >> bit too far down. >> >> We also reworked the lid, as I got tired of it hitting me. I removed the >> hinges on the back side, and hinged it in the middle so it folds onto its >> other half. This also means we can remove completely to fill, empty or >> clean the icebox. >> >> Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 1:30 PM -0400, "Dave Syer via CnC-List" < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>> wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> Seems the boat is never "done".....I read a recent thread here on older >> iceboxes and the benefit of improved insulation, and wonder about my '85. >> As other work gets done, the ice box has moved up the project list a bit. >> >> I replaced the gasket and the manual drain pump, and will need to tighten >> the lid screws to address wear/lid wobble, (might need screw holes filled) >> and replace the rusting and now detached wire basket/shelf inside. For >> sure the small gap between the two lid sections could be sealed somehow, >> and I will cut a closed-cell foam "blanket" to cover the top. This should >> help deal with the gap as well as insulate a bit better. After that, the >> work gets more invasive as the insulated (we hope) cavities are quite >> difficult to access. >> >> Has anyone tackled a 33-2 ice box? I am wondering mostly about the >> amount of insulation and whether it was installed effectively. Any >> thoughts or advice would be much appreciated! >> >> Dave Syer >> '85 33-2 Windstar. >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list. >> com/attachments/20160705/a58d8e2d/attachment-0001.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 14:33:02 -0400 >> From: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List 33-2 - what's in the fridge? >> Message-ID: <f305fa18-7763-4e68-a90b-4c63b4aff...@schillay.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Dave, >> >> I?ve heard a lot of good things about Engel ? it?s what I?m planning on >> using when I redo the refrigeration on the Enterprise. >> >> See: http://www.engelcoolers.com/fridge-freezers/shop-by- >> adventure/rv/scqt-4408f-u1-i >> >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> City Island, NY >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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