[Public-List] Ice box insulation

[James Allocco via Public-List]

I haven't insulated though I have considered for years. I like the idea of
using the foil lined quilted engine insulation on the portside of the
engine compartment.  I would make it removable in case I need the room to
work on the engine.

What we have done that we feel helps considerably is to use the foil
covered plastic "space blankets" to cover the food in the icebox. We fold
it in 3rds or so and lay it on top of the food.
When we remove a cover we are not exposing as much area and it also seals
the leaks around the covers.

I would guess that our ice lasts 1/3 longer.
The space blankets hold up for a 3 or 4 week trip before they wear out.

On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 1:20 PM, Lawrence Morris via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> Do you have access to the bottom of the box.  That is where I would
> start.  Then I would insulate the engine bulkhead.
>
> I had the same issue with the ice box on our Bounty II. I drilled 1"dia
> holes in the bottom of the liner and filled the space with great stuff foam
> and fiberglassed the holes.  The difference was significant. Ice lasted 2 -
> 3 times longer than before.
>
> Make sure you have enough great stuff. Because once you start you can't
> run out for more.
>
> Call me if you want to discuss further
>
>
>
> Larry
> Solstice 501
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Feb 5, 2015, at 10:19 AM, Mike Lehman via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone attempted to improve the insulation to the ice box on a liner
> boat? Yesterday I removed all of the cabinetry and counter top on the ice
> box on our boat an found that it was an integrated piece of the liner.
> There is no access between the ‘box’ and the surrounding liner. I did
> measure the distance from the inside of the box to the outside of the liner
> and there is only 1”-to-1.24” space. Hardly enough room for very much
> insulation. The ONLY insulation I found (and removed) was some cheap white
> foam under the countertop. I am trying to figure out how to improve the
> efficiency of the ice box, but was wondering what others have done? You
> advice and suggestion are appreciated.
> >
> > ~~~_/)_/)~~ Mike Lehman ~~_/)~~~
> >
> >
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