Here's a possible cheap solution for you to retro your ice box.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161108935300
On Dec 16, 2013 2:34 PM, "allen" <allenmi...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I am going to have to get down on my hands and knees and really spec out
> the space I have for these solutions.  30-2's have a L shaped galley to
> port with center line sinks and an outboard icebox.  Just forward of this
> unit is a u shaped salon so there is some space alongside the sink and
> behind the salon cushions. Closer to the centerline there is space under
> the seat cushion.  All this space is centered for and aft and low in the
> boat so handling shouldn't be negatively effected.  I wouldn't mind
> mounting something on the outboard wall of the icebox, we have a slight
> list to starboard because the way the water tanks and gear are mounted.
>
> The  stand alone units look good, but floor space is at a premium unless I
> can fit them under the salon table in the center seat area.  I'll make a
> cardboard footprint template and see how that works.
>
> Aft of the ice box there's the stove and then a bulkhead with folding door
> to the aft cabin so there's no quarter berth to place a stand alone unit
> there.  Rob really designed a compact, feature filled interior, but there's
> a dearth of unfettered cabin sole.  Most 30-2s I've seen had built in units
> using the ice box, but those were built in the late 80's and the technology
> has come so far....
>
> Thanks for all the input.  I'll let you know what I find.
>
>
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> From: "Rick Bushie" <rickbushie...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2013 9:09 PM
> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Refrigeration for a C&C 30-2
>
>  I installed the Isotherm SP unit on Anchovy this year. The original
>> insulation is 3/4" styrofoam and it had separated from the plastic pan. I
>> drilled the pan with about gazillion holes and filled the void with
>> pourable foam. I pulled the bottom out of the aft counter locker to gain
>> access to the outside of the existing insulation and added two inches if
>> pink rigid foam. That's also where I installed the compressor unit. Another
>> layer of two inch foam went on the inside and another smaller hatch was cut
>> for the freezer. The unit is devided into an approx 1 cu ft freezer whit a
>> spill over fan/thermostat unit to approx 2.5 cu ft fridge. The compressor
>> draws about 4-5 amps and runs for about 15 minutes 2-3 times an hour.  I
>> added an 80 watt solar panel and another 240 amp hours of battery capacity
>> with an echo charger setup in conjunction with the reefer mod. I've not had
>> any problems with power management this year.
>> Rick Bushie
>> Anchovy 1971 30-1, Hull 1
>> Worton Creek, MD
>>
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