Practical Boat Owner

Onboard fridge

Making a one-off fridge is well within the skill set of most DIYers.

It is not expensive either as the materials for the ‘plug’ are pretty cheap, and since you will want the smooth side inside you won’t need a mould! Aboard my 31ft Macwester Wight the most suitable space for a ‘bespoke chiller’ was an under-seat locker so I started by stepping the interior to cope with the turn of the bilge.

The most important features of a fridge on a boat are: a well-fitting lid, very good insulation and a bonus is ‘top opening’. It also helps if you plan the height with the

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