1997 22' Cruiser - Replacement Ice Chest?

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kjwoodward

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We could use some help to replace our broken ice chest from 1997 22' cruiser. Plastic outside has finally cracked, has anyone got a source for a replacement?

I've contacted Triton (C-Dory) who referred me to Fisheries Supply, WA - Ron said that's who supplied them, but they said no. I've looked at several RV & Refer companies without much success. I did fine one ice chest at American RV - a 19 qt & 30 qt model, but we would much prefer finding an exact match, help.

Thanks in advance for advice or replacement source.

Ken Woodward
cell # 831-325-1338
 
I took mine out recently. Hinges are a little rusty but the seal is still good and it is in good shape. Don't know how I would get it to you. I am several hundred miles north of you.
 
We had one in the first 22 we owned, and used it only for storage. I was not a particularly good ice box. Tom's thoughts about putting in an electric unit is a good idea. Most of us use a quality ice chest in the cockpit or splash well, which is far more efficient than the front loading units which were built in.
 
Ken,
I replaced our ice box in the 2000 Cruiser. Went to the local RV supply. In the catalog I have, it is manu by Formco, Inc.
Model # IB35-3550. You can see it on the Formco website, too. http://www.formcoinc.com/
It fit right back in. Before installing, I wrapped the outside with 2 sided foil/bubble wrap insulation they sell to wrap heat/cooling ducts in houses. Bought at Home Depot. I also use that material to make covers for coolers. I put that stuff inside the cooler, too and you wouldn't believe how efficient it for keeping ice for a LOOOONG time. Make sure to put a piece of the insulation on top of the food in the cooler.
Good Luck!
Patrick
 
We are seriously considering the Pelican coolers/ice chests which come on three sizes: 65q, 45q and 35q. Our thoughts are using 2 of the 35s which can be moved around our 22. Has any one used these?
 
I believe if was Boating magazine that just did a write up on coolers. Compared 6 or 8. High end to Colman. For the $$$ in holding ice for a week Colman came out very well. Sorry I don't have the source with me now. Good luck and stay cool.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
I have never used the Pelican cooler, but If I was in the market for one I would sure consider it! Pelican products are excellent quality. The brochure says 2" urethane, with a great set of latches and hinges--gaskets.

I use a similar cooler to the Engles, and we love it. The irp cooler gets the best reviews as for ice retention--but not tested against the Pelican.

We use about one about 100 qt chest cooler, plus a 50 qt (about 1.3 cu ft) Waeco/Dometic chest freezer/refer. We run the latter off one group 31 battery and even during the summer it keeps good freezing temp with one 2 to 3 hour charge with a 30 amp charger off the EU 1000 Honda generator

A lot depend on your feed needs. Marie will make entrees for 2 to 3 weeks or more at a time they will remain frozen in the Waeco freezer We then keep the veggies which need to be cool and milk, juice/water in the ice chest. We get ice about every 3 to 5 days--depending on temp and use. We take the entree from the freezer in the AM to keep the ice chest cool, and yet allow to thaw during the day.

We also have a "storage box" in the cockpit--items we don't want in the cabin etc...so our cockpit can be fairly full.

The
 
I believe if was Boating magazine that just did a write up on coolers. Compared 6 or 8. High end to Colman. For the $$$ in holding ice for a week Colman came out very well. Sorry I don't have the source with me now. Good luck and stay cool.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
hardee":4f1ejugy said:
I believe if was Boating magazine that just did a write up on coolers. Compared 6 or 8. High end to Colman. For the $$$ in holding ice for a week Colman came out very well. Sorry I don't have the source with me now. Good luck and stay cool.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
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I remember the same (or a similar) review. That review convinced me the Coleman extreme was good enough for me.
 
Thanks from the Malahat to everyone who gave us some advice on our problem, we appreciate it. Looks like Lloyd in Oregon is going to donate his used ice box for the cost of UPS postage - excellent.

Ken Woodward / Malahat / Santa Cruz
 
I just got home and checked the Boating Magazine. It was Colman that had the highest rating for ice retention, but lower than some of the others for overall. Check boatingmag.com for more information about coolers.

Funny, the ones that had the highest rating, were 2 - 4 times the price of the Colman and didn't hold the ice as long. I didn't know you could spend $400 plus for a cooler. My new refrigerator for my house only cost twice that much :oops:

Harvey
SleepyC:moon

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I found the article and just read it. I have to call BS on it. I have had that Coleman and its crap. Sorry for the strong language but it will not keep ice in the north west ( not known for being hot) for more then a few days at best. I know thats with me opening it ten times a day. The handles broke and the surface of the chest warped in the sun the second year and the ice melted even faster. Just junk. I do not believe it held ice at 56% after a week.

My freinds yeti will hold ice in his drive way for a week between trips. He has had it for 5 years and will most likely have it for 10 more. I have never had a coleman last more then 3 years tops.
 
One of the "better" tests is on U tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TE4RnqT0U

Watch it an draw your own conclusions. There have been criticisms of the Yeti because of warping of the polyethylene in heat. We have a similar cooler with 2" of closed cell foam in the walls and top--we also keep white towels which are wet over it when in desert climates. We keep good ice for 5 to 7 days. So far our gaskets and top are fine. The Pelican looks as good or better as the cooler we own.
 
thataway":3ns46ejd said:
One of the "better" tests is on U tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TE4RnqT0U

Watch it an draw your own conclusions. There have been criticisms of the Yeti because of warping of the polyethylene in heat. We have a similar cooler with 2" of closed cell foam in the walls and top--we also keep white towels which are wet over it when in desert climates. We keep good ice for 5 to 7 days. So far our gaskets and top are fine. The Pelican looks as good or better as the cooler we own.
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That's the review I had seen before. The Coleman extreme seems to hold up very well against the Yeti in terms of the ability to keep ice. It costs a hell of a lot less and I can buy replacement hinges and latches when I need them (and yes, I know I will). But I can but 4 Coleman extremes for the cost of one similarly sized Yeti.
 
That was intereseting and it looks like the engal was the winner and out performed the yeti. I have to admit that the colaman extreme did well but I still don't like them. Why spend a 100 bucks every 2 years or so ( which I have) when you can just spend $400 once and have a cooler that will last for 10 to 20 years?/
 
Tom, I've looked at the Yeti coolers - they are a well built, beautiful unit - and may be worth the expense over the coarse of time,,,,,,,, but in addition to the initial outlay of cash I would not put one on my boat because in some peoples language the word "Yeti" would translate to "steal me" !! :cry:

Regards, Rob
 
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