[Public-List] Apres-#400 ice boxes

[Dave Terrell]

Gordon

I improved the insulation on mine by systematically driling holes in the
bottom and engine side of the ice box and then injected Great Stuff
until it flowed out the holes. I also had access to the bottom through
the locker under the port sette and found that there were several inches
of open space. I used this access to fill up as much of this space as I
could prior to working from the top. 

I also benefited from reading what Jacques in Montreal had done to
improve his ice box - If I remember correctly, he took the whole box
apart and then raised the upper surface about six inches. Pictures
showed that he is an excellent craftsman. Jacques pictures and
discussion are on the e-mail archive. I think I did this project about 4
years ago.

I have not done the hull side, but the comments here make me think that
would be a good idea. 

David

>>> Gordon Laco 08/30/10 2:39 PM >>> 
Well OK Bob... So I have to lead!? I was hoping somebody would tell me
how 
to do it. 

Gord 


On 30/08/10 2:27 PM, "Bob Crinion" wrote: 

> Hey Gord, 
> 
> While you are at it take some pics, and let us know how it goes... 
> 
> I'm heading for the ice box re-insulate trip myself! 
> Perhaps you can give us the course. 
> 
> My wife wants a new countertop while I'm at it. 
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> -bob 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Gordon
Laco 
> Sent: August 30, 2010 1:21 PM 
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> Subject: [Public-List] Apres-#400 ice boxes 
> 
> Hello friends - 
> 
> Next on my list of upgrades for SURPRISE is improving the ice box.
She¹s 
> #426, so is a liner boat with a top-loading box. Have any of you tried

> dismantling the ice box cabinetry by removing the countertop and
pulling the 
> molded ice box liner out? What did you find in the way of insulation? 
> 
> I am considering covering the outside of the box liner with blue foam
& 
> expanding foam, then putting it back together. 
> 
> I have heard stories ranging from no insulation at all to old
newspaper 
> balled up and stuffed in.... 
> 
> Gord #426 SURPRISE 
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