Cooler set up

[Josh828]

Already prepping for a long hot summer and thinking about my cold beverage situation. Unfortunately my last hard cooler a 6 year old yeti 65 was stolen about two years ago and I haven't justified replacing it.
Now with this summer approaching I only have a hand full of yeti bag coolers and a backpack cooler.

Am thinking about getting a yeti 125 to sit in the center of the boat however wanted to get y'alls opinion first.

Anyone running a large cooler to be semi permanently placed in the deck?

Pictures would be great as I'm wondering if this will add additional seating and be great or take up to much room and be a hassle

[rdlangston13]

Already prepping for a long hot summer and thinking about my cold beverage situation. Unfortunately my last hard cooler a 6 year old yeti 65 was stolen about two years ago and I haven't justified replacing it.
Now with this summer approaching I only have a hand full of yeti bag coolers and a backpack cooler.

Am thinking about getting a yeti 125 to sit in the center of the boat however wanted to get y'alls opinion first.

Anyone running a large cooler to be semi permanently placed in the deck?

Pictures would be great as I'm wondering if this will add additional seating and be great or take up to much room and be a hassle

I run a 48 can AO soft sided cooler and a 36 can AO soft side cooler. I may get another 36 to replace the 48, its just too big and when loaded is too heavy. I would hate one larger cooler in the middle of the boat.

[Josh828]

I know the soft coolers I can throw under seats or in compartments however the amount of cans to be consumed I'm afraid it will be to hard to drag one out every 5-7minutes..

which is why I'm thinking a large cooler with easy access right down the center ran long ways would be the best other than losing all and any leg room
Basically cover up the Moomba logo and possibly even the hatch in the floor.

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[Prospersigman]

No coolers in the middle of the floor...period! Find a storage spot for them under the seats and use the soft sided AO coolers or something similar.

[arsnlgunnr]

Soft side coolers for me too, one Polar Bear backpack and one RTIC. Planning for either to fit right behind the driver seat.

Agree with David, having a large obstacle sitting in the middle of the cabin would be annoying IMO.

[RC_Hinojosa]

RTIC 40 fits perfectly in the walkaway if you don't usually have folks in the bow...

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[jnr4817]

We use a RTIC 52 or 65 in the middle of the floor and a RTIC soft cooler under the helm and love it. They have gator step on them. Functions as another seat, table, ballast. We love it. Never has missed the floor space. It's a boat, not a dance party. We surf and then chill in the water. No real need for the extra space in our world. We have between 2-10 people on a consistent basis without any complaints.

[Josh828]

Love the info on the RTIC 40 bag fitting haha be sure to look at picking one of those up.
So far I'm thinking one small bag cooler under the transom seat
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and another cooler under the bow cushion, both could be easily pulled out and shoved back
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I also would for sure try to match the gator step on top of the large cooler! got any pictures of that? Do you sit your 65 long ways or across?

Edit- location 3, small bag cooler behind drivers seat. Forgot about this nice little gatorstep pad there as well..

[sandm]

we put a big cooler in the walkway if we needed to take one. we never used the bow so not a big deal for us but seems most relegate kids to the bow so no biggie to have them stepping up and over a cooler. nice touch to put gator on top to match boat.
current boats have had coolers in the walkway so same concept.

[RC_Hinojosa]

Love the info on the RTIC 40 bag fitting haha be sure to look at picking one of those up.
So far I'm thinking one small bag cooler under the transom seat
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and another cooler under the bow cushion, both could be easily pulled out and shoved back
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I also would for sure try to match the gator step on top of the large cooler! got any pictures of that? Do you sit your 65 long ways or across?

Edit- location 3, small bag cooler behind drivers seat. Forgot about this nice little gatorstep pad there as well..Reach out to [email protected] and he should be able to help you out with GatorStep for your coolers. Tell him you're in the Supra/Moomba FB Owners Group and you should get a discount.

They can do some pretty sweet custom designs & logos too.

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[MJHSupra]

I will see if I can find the pic on social media where a guy puts his big Yeti on the trans door hatch with the back seat flipped to face back.

He loves the big cooler and moves it around the boat. Not for me.

[KnoxMojo]

I still have my Moomba AO cooler, we use it all the time. I put it right to the side and back some of the driver seat, it is never in the way. My riding group normally brings their own little coolers as well. The only time I take a big hard side cooler is if I know we will be out all day, even then we will also have a smaller cooler just for food items under a seat or something. 3 or 4 soft side coolers take up very little space as opposed to 1 big huge cooler in the floor.

[larry_arizona]

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[Josh828]

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New thread "how to get supra in floor cooler in Moomba"

[larry_arizona]

The 21mojo’s have the same hatch door.......my point is how to either adapt the insert you have for a cooler, or relocate the batteries and do a full in floor cooler.

I would be curious if the Supra cooler insert swaps in.

Supra had the infloor cooler in 19, swapped to batteries in 20 and back to infloor cooler in 21.

I bet that cooler insert fits.


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[SONIC]

The 21mojo’s have the same hatch door.......my point is how to either adapt the insert you have for a cooler, or relocate the batteries and do a full in floor cooler.

I would be curious if the Supra cooler insert swaps in.

Supra had the infloor cooler in 19, swapped to batteries in 20 and back to infloor cooler in 21.

I bet that cooler insert fits.


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I would be very surprised if it didn't honestly. Doesn't make sense to have 2 different hatch designs in the same shop.

I planned on swapping to it in my SA but eventually decided against it because I don't want to crawl around on the floor for a beer :D

[Josh828]

It has the depth because of the NEW 2021 IN FLOOR TRASH CAN!

But yeah the batteries wouldn't be the end of the world either I will have to check might be a neat idea, however I also agree with sonic, after 8 or 9 its gonna be a problem getting the 10th out haha

Looks like my local dealer sold the 21 mojo they had so no more in person measurements till Arsnlgunnr gets his in or mine shows up (got a march build date will be calling march 1st..)

[larry_arizona]

Funny about the struggle to bend over to get a beer......that’s why I had a kid.

My dealer sells premier pontoons and they have a lift cooler.

Noisy as hell, but we thought.......hrmmm can it adapt to the Supra.


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[Josh828]

I rewarded myself with a boat for not messing up and having a kid! ( am unmarried, do not think children are all mistakes haha)

I don't do dogs on boats either so I'm really out of luck on training something to get me a another..

I also knew deep down I was pontoon person just couldn't do it.. now however..

Honestly it won't be long till these boats just have refrigerators built into them, and I can't wait

[SONIC]

Funny about the struggle to bend over to get a beer......that’s why I had a kid.

My dealer sells premier pontoons and they have a lift cooler.

Noisy as hell, but we thought.......hrmmm can it adapt to the Supra.


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LOL that's ridiculous and I love it.

[Prospersigman]

2018 was the first year for the in-floor cooler and let me tell you it is F'ing awesome. Now if they could insulate the floor portion that would be even better. I dont use a soft-sided cooler in my in-floor cooler I cut a rubber disk that sits over the drain at the bottom, fill the cooler with beer and kids drinks and pack it full with shaved ice and even in TX on a 100 degree days it stays cold all day.

[Prospersigman]

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Unacceptable the GatorStep on the top of the cooler doesn't match the GatorStep in the boat...#EPICFAIL :cool:

[larry_arizona]

2018 was the first year for the in-floor cooler and let me tell you it is F'ing awesome. Now if they could insulate the floor portion that would be even better. I dont use a soft-sided cooler in my in-floor cooler I cut a rubber disk that sits over the drain at the bottom, fill the cooler with beer and kids drinks and pack it full with shaved ice and even in TX on a 100 degree days it stays cold all day.

2018 on the SL yes!!!

You could probably pull the fiberglass cooler insert and improve the insulation around it.

So you bypass using your cooler all together [emoji106][emoji106], great idea.


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[Prospersigman]

Holds way more beer, clear Gatorade and water if you bypass the cooler all together. I can fit 2+ cases (we don't do bottles on the lake), all the mini water bottles and Gatorades needed for my crew of 6-8. The key is ice that is shaved and packs down tight so there is as little air around the cans as possible. Down here in Texas we have Twice the Ice machines and you get a 20lb bag of shaved ice for $2.00 and it works great.

[SONIC]

Holds way more beer, clear Gatorade and water if you bypass the cooler all together. I can fit 2+ cases (we don't do bottles on the lake), all the mini water bottles and Gatorades needed for my crew of 6-8. The key is ice that is shaved and packs down tight so there is as little air around the cans as possible. Down here in Texas we have Twice the Ice machines and you get a 20lb bag of shaved ice for $2.00 and it works great.

Yep lots of the nautique folks do the same.
Pull the little abs cooler holder piece and insulate the back of it with spray foam and you'lll keep ice even longer

[larry_arizona]

Yep lots of the nautique folks do the same.
Pull the little abs cooler holder piece and insulate the back of it with spray foam and you'lll keep ice even longer

Will look into insulation of the insert!

It would gain you the capacity.

With a smaller crew, I can see using the soft sided Supra AO cooler they give you and if you really don’t want to bend over, you can pull the cooler out by the strap, grab your drink and drop it back in.


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[2in2out]

With a smaller crew, I can see using the soft sided Supra AO cooler they give you and if you really don’t want to bend over, you can pull the cooler out by the strap, grab your drink and drop it back in.

I would have to get on my knees to get a drink out of the floor cooler, but using the soft side in that way is a great idea. I just need to find somewhere to put the batteries. With Sonic’s engineering, the trash can is handled.

[smitty75]

We had a 2006 21v with the formed cooler under the seat. Most people cut it out for ballast room, but i thought it was awesome.


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[RUGER761]

After the zipper died on our Arctic we picked up a hybrid soft side hard top at walmart. It has been any soft side zippered one I've used to date and a lot better priced. So much easier for our kids to get in and out of it as well. We do leave it in the floor as we got tired of pulling it in and out or asking someone to move to get it out. I do wish it came in a slightly bigger 45ish size vs the 36 but works very well.


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-36-Can-Hard-Sided-Black/904304795

[SONIC]

Here's what the G23 guys do:
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[KnoxMojo]

Here's what the G23 guys do:
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Supra SL guys do the same

[KnoxMojo]

After the zipper died on our Arctic we picked up a hybrid soft side hard top at walmart. It has been any soft side zippered one I've used to date and a lot better priced. So much easier for our kids to get in and out of it as well. We do leave it in the floor as we got tired of pulling it in and out or asking someone to move to get it out. I do wish it came in a slightly bigger 45ish size vs the 36 but works very well.


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-36-Can-Hard-Sided-Black/904304795

AO is lifetime warranty. I hope you kept it to send in.

[larry_arizona]

Nice, so just the can spray foam?


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[SONIC]

And just for fun here's what I did on my last boat:
It's a bit more, uh, involved lol

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[SONIC]

Nice, so just the can spray foam?


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Yep, just round and round it goes.

[MJHSupra]

Nice, so just the can spray foam?


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I wrapped mine on the SL with some insulation material, tape, and 3M spray from HD or Lowes. I used 2 layers. Foam would work better, but I did not want to mess with it and 2 layers of this wrap and the cooler barely fit back into the hole.

Also installed a drain with a plug. I will find some pics on my phone.

[MJHSupra]

Before. The drain has a plastic nut on the bottom and the fitting was 90’.

Not sure it gets any easier than 4 screws to pop the whole thing out.

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[MJHSupra]

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[MJHSupra]

After. Used spray glue and tape to hold the insulation in place. 2 wraps of the material - that was the entire roll. It was snug.

Could not find pics of the drain I used. I had a drain in the garage from a previous plumbing project. Now I can plug it up to hold some ice water in the bottom.

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[jason1973]

I run a 48 can AO soft sided cooler and a 36 can AO soft side cooler. I may get another 36 to replace the 48, its just too big and when loaded is too heavy. I would hate one larger cooler in the middle of the boat.

Totally and 100% agree. i have the same soft side AO's and its far better than a giant plastic hard cooler sitting in the boat. This is also my recommended setup.

[larry_arizona]

After. Used spray glue and tape to hold the insulation in place. 2 wraps of the material - that was the entire roll. It was snug.

Could not find pics of the drain I used. I had a drain in the garage from a previous plumbing project. Now I can plug it up to hold some ice water in the bottom.

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I like your method too. Looks cleaner than spray foam, but perhaps more R value with foam?


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[j.mo]

I rewarded myself with a boat for not messing up and having a kid! ( am unmarried, do not think children are all mistakes haha)

I don't do dogs on boats either so I'm really out of luck on training something to get me a another..

I also knew deep down I was pontoon person just couldn't do it.. now however..

Honestly it won't be long till these boats just have refrigerators built into them, and I can't wait

I wouldn’t get too excited about catching a good buzz on that new boat.

You are just the limo driver..

I haven’t drank a single beer on my Supra yet.

It’s basically like you buying the limo, filling it with fuel and stocking the booze, while 10 of your buddies and their girls party in the back and tell you where to drive.


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[SONIC]

I wouldn’t get too excited about catching a good buzz on that new boat.

You are just the limo driver..

I haven’t drank a single beer on my Supra yet.

It’s basically like you buying the limo, filling it with fuel and stocking the booze, while 10 of your buddies and their girls party in the back and tell you where to drive.


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HA!
It does feel that way sometimes doesn't it?

I make other people drive my boat all the time just so I can relax and have a beer. They feel special and I get to relax a bit lol.

[sandm]

I haven’t drank a single beer on my Supra yet.

It’s basically like you buying the limo, filling it with fuel and stocking the booze, while 10 of your buddies and their girls party in the back and tell you where to drive.


hahaha... good line..
with the heat here, we go early in the morning-7am and try to be off the water by 1. it's usually north of 110 by then. haven't had a single beer on either of the last 2 boats. kills the whole day to have a buzz at 1030 and exhausted by 2 in the hot sun and the ramps are a $hitshow in the afternoons with a lot of park rangers around. been boarded once already on mead. look on his face was priceless when he thought I had a beer in the coozie and as I pulled up the diet dr pepper can... :)

now once the boat is cleaned and put away, nothing like sitting on the driveway with a cold one.. or six....

[larry_arizona]

In Michigan the boat driver can have drink in hand but has to be under .08%.

Yes I have a breathalyzer and yes I know how to stay under the limit lol


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[SONIC]

Yep same here, they are pretty cool about it unless you're being an ass.
We get pulled over/boarded every other outing or so. (small lake, bored TWRA lol)
I just tell everyone in the boat to sit down and shut up and I'm respectful and honest and it always goes just fine.

Only time we've had issues is when passengers who have been drinking try to "help" or be funny.

At this point they know me and usually just wave unless someone is sitting on the sundeck when underway. It never fails that they pull me for that and I tell them I'm sorry and I'll see them next time because I'm not going to force people to not be on the sundeck when I'm going 6 miles per hour, they are grownups they can sit where they please.

[larry_arizona]

The 3 lakes I frequent have ZERO police presence on the water.

My biggest issue is on several occasions at one of my lakes the county sheriff have pulled next to me in the parking lot because they want to see my boat and talk about it.

My wife and kid both know that if the popo ever asked, they know to jump in the truck like they are driving, my wife rarely drinks and my kid is 18.


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[Josh828]

Drink in hand is pretty nice! All I know for NC and TN is can't blow over .08% however never heard of them even questioning it at all, mostly just check for life jackets and safety equipment.
But I also go to pretty small lakes so I'm sure this summer ill be making 2 new friends

I wonder about the legality of the rear facing seats on boats that are practically on the swim deck now?

[SONIC]

Drink in hand is pretty nice! All I know for NC and TN is can't blow over .08% however never heard of them even questioning it at all, mostly just check for life jackets and safety equipment.
But I also go to pretty small lakes so I'm sure this summer ill be making 2 new friends

I wonder about the legality of the rear facing seats on boats that are practically on the swim deck now?

Not legal when underway, same as the sundeck area.

[larry_arizona]

Michigan you can’t sit on the Supra Sundeck flip up seats while moving.

1) they don’t want you to fall off
2) carbon monoxide risk.


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[Josh828]

I figured, luckily for me I can't afford a boat with such features haha

Now strapping a yeti to the swim platform might make a decent seat...

[sandm]

unless someone is sitting on the sundeck when underway. It never fails that they pull me for that and I tell them I'm sorry and I'll see them next time because I'm not going to force people to not be on the sundeck when I'm going 6 miles per hour, they are grownups they can sit where they please.

here in nevada- or more specifically on lake mead under federal enforcement- that's $310 misdemeanor fine to the DRIVER of the boat, not the passenger sitting on the sundeck if over 5mph. ask me how I know :)

in wisconsin on the fox river both county and coast guard used to sit in the water at the mouth of the bay heading out to the bay of green bay and the local sandbar. they stopped most coming back and did "life vest" checks but it was all about looking for drunk drivers. boarded a few times.

[SONIC]

I think it is here too but they never ticket me they just sternly tell me it's bad mkay? :D
I assume one of these days someone will be a dick and give me a ticket.

[MJHSupra]

I like your method too. Looks cleaner than spray foam, but perhaps more R value with foam?


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I would believe so. Either method will keep the ice for a weekend, but that also depends on how much you open the hatch.


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[larry_arizona]

I would believe so. Either method will keep the ice for a weekend, but that also depends on how much you open the hatch.


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Most I would ever need is 8 hours.....lol


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[vdubnick]

was looking into this last night in my Mojo... two things in the way, the ballast pumps, and battery cases. If you could find a slim fitting battery case (or run them naked), they would fit up against the pumps and provide room for the supra cooler. or move the ballast pumps, or move the batteries somewhere else.

[Holdmybeer]

was looking into this last night in my Mojo... two things in the way, the ballast pumps, and battery cases. If you could find a slim fitting battery case (or run them naked), they would fit up against the pumps and provide room for the supra cooler. or move the ballast pumps, or move the batteries somewhere else.

There is a thread somewhere. You relocate the batteries under the port dash by the amp rack. Then a cooler sits there, I believe a certain size yeti even fits.

[Jason1975]

I run a 48 can AO soft sided cooler and a 36 can AO soft side cooler. I may get another 36 to replace the 48, its just too big and when loaded is too heavy. I would hate one larger cooler in the middle of the boat.

this for sure, i would never go back to a large hard cooler when AO is great. slide it behind the drivers seat.

[vdubnick]

There is a thread somewhere. You relocate the batteries under the port dash by the amp rack. Then a cooler sits there, I believe a certain size yeti even fits.

yeah, putting the batteries by the amp is the simple solution that would def work.. same location as my old centurion, but i dont want to take up that space if i dont have to, so i may get creative .. then again, i dont mind having a hard cooler on the floor as it acts as a table/seat... we will see what feels right after a few trips out.

[larry_arizona]

The infloor cooler is nice, nobody in the hot seat to grab a beer.

I would prefer the door hinged opposite.

Love the AO coolers, I never use the hard cooler


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[HFarr]

I have a 36 can AO cooler too. Fits great under the passenger side long seat. Just the right height.

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[Mxmark4]

How does the AO cooler do on holding ice? We bought a titan cooler from amazon cause my wife said it had a million 5 star reviews but im not real impressed with how well it holds ice. We keep our cooler in the spot behind the observer seat backrest.

[Holdmybeer]

We use a Yeti M30 soft cooler. Holds ice all day and ours sits behind the drivers seat nicely. I also have a 3 gallon bucket (think cat litter) that I cut a hole in the lid and use it as a trash can. My 2015 doesn't have hidden places for those so I have to improvise over putting empties in the cooler.

[HFarr]

Our AO does pretty good. But it is under the seat out of the sun. It has decent insulation, but is no Yeti Softside.

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[larry_arizona]

AO will hold ice fine for a full day on the lake.


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[996scott]

^^^This. Plenty of ice left in the AO when we unload in the evening.

[larry_arizona]

Cooler ratings are actually absurd.

Unless you are living off the grid, who needs ice for 7 days?

Camping sure, but yeti is a bit overkill for any normal application and once you open them, the ratings drop fast.

Love the AO’s but still pricey, only reason I have them is they came with Supras. A hard igloo marine 56 can and a soft AO carbon 38 can, we use the AO95% of the time


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[Mxmark4]

I have a yeti 45 if I need it but it has to sit in the bow walkway, wife just wants something that can hold ice a bit longer. 2 bags worth yesterday seemed to melt pretty quick.

[MJHSupra]

I have a yeti 45 if I need it but it has to sit in the bow walkway, wife just wants something that can hold ice a bit longer. 2 bags worth yesterday seemed to melt pretty quick.

Did you have your boat out yesterday? I noticed a blue/white Moomba in the middle of the lake when I was driving by the Concord Ramp area.

[vdubnick]

Cooler ratings are actually absurd.

once you open them, the ratings drop fast.

BINGO... i want something easy to open that keeps it cool for the day/few hours. my shitty igloo cube works just fine.

[Holdmybeer]

As a absurd as they are (pretty over priced also) the yeti soft cooler fits lunch and drinks for 4 and doesn't take up much room. I looked at many others and almost bought the RTIC version but my kids would struggle with the zippers. The magnet closure makes them independent. The hard cooler doesn't work because crew size can start at 4 and end up 12 in a few text messages.

[Mxmark4]

Did you have your boat out yesterday? I noticed a blue/white Moomba in the middle of the lake when I was driving by the Concord Ramp area.

Yeah we went out for the morning for my birthday yesterday. We were waiting on the rest of my crew to get there

[MJHSupra]

Yeah we went out for the morning for my birthday yesterday. We were waiting on the rest of my crew to get there

I will text you if you want to ride foils some night during the week.


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[LeeDowney]

Hey guys. New to forum. Would the Rtic 40 can soft pack cooler fit under the either rear right/left seats in a Moomba Makai? The dimensions of this cooler are 12" wide by 18 1/2" long and 17" tall.

[HFarr]

I am thinking 17" might be too tall. I bought an AO 36 can cooler that is 36" long x 10" wide X 12" tall and it fits snug just under the seat.

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[HFarr]

I also have a 21 makai

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[TXSurf4]

I am thinking 17" might be too tall. I bought an AO 36 can cooler that is 36" long x 10" wide X 12" tall and it fits snug just under the seat.

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I agree I think that might be a little tall. Look at the AO Stow-n-Go it is the same cooler Moomba sells (just with out the logo) that fits under the seat perfectly.

[dyrmz134]

I've got a LG fridge/freezer (no ice to deal with!) that I used for the first time in the boat yesterday. Plugs in at the dash and works well. I thought it would be in the way, but didn't notice it. I did move it a foot backwards so I could use the trash can.

I'm still optimizing my space with all the stuff I seem to carry in the storage lockers.


30367

[larry_arizona]

I've got a LG fridge/freezer (no ice to deal with!) that I used for the first time in the boat yesterday. Plugs in at the dash and works well. I thought it would be in the way, but didn't notice it. I did move it a foot backwards so I could use the trash can.

I'm still optimizing my space with all the stuff I seem to carry in the storage lockers.


30367

Pretty slick, how cold does that cooler get? Don’t the electrics do about 35f below ambient?


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[dyrmz134]

Pretty slick, how cold does that cooler get? Don’t the electrics do about 35f below ambient?


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LG claims -4 degrees F. But I typically set it to 38 or so. In direct sunlight at 88 degrees ambient temp it didn't get above 41.

[vdubnick]

I agree I think that might be a little tall. Look at the AO Stow-n-Go it is the same cooler Moomba sells (just with out the logo) that fits under the seat perfectly.

great to know

[LeeDowney]

Ok. So the 40 Can Rtic Soft Pack Cooler is out. Is anyone using the 30 Can Soft Pack Cooler? The dimensions on this cooler are a little smaller. 15" long, 12' Tall and 11 1/2" wide. Do you think this cooler will fit under a rear seat bench? I'm going to look at the 36 can AO Cooler as well. The price is within $5 of being the same so I'm more concerned with a good fit. Thanks guys for the help.

[HFarr]

Ok. So the 40 Can Rtic Soft Pack Cooler is out. Is anyone using the 30 Can Soft Pack Cooler? The dimensions on this cooler are a little smaller. 15" long, 12' Tall and 11 1/2" wide. Do you think this cooler will fit under a rear seat bench? I'm going to look at the 36 can AO Cooler as well. The price is within $5 of being the same so I'm more concerned with a good fit. Thanks guys for the help.That would probably fit fine.

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[HFarr]

I've got a LG fridge/freezer (no ice to deal with!) that I used for the first time in the boat yesterday. Plugs in at the dash and works well. I thought it would be in the way, but didn't notice it. I did move it a foot backwards so I could use the trash can.

I'm still optimizing my space with all the stuff I seem to carry in the storage lockers.


30367Where you going to put the ice maker?[emoji16]

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[RUGER761]

Hows the 12 frig handle water? I have one slightly different brand but it says not to leave it in the rain so figured it wouldnt work well in the boat.

[TXSurf4]

Ok. So the 40 Can Rtic Soft Pack Cooler is out. Is anyone using the 30 Can Soft Pack Cooler? The dimensions on this cooler are a little smaller. 15" long, 12' Tall and 11 1/2" wide. Do you think this cooler will fit under a rear seat bench? I'm going to look at the 36 can AO Cooler as well. The price is within $5 of being the same so I'm more concerned with a good fit. Thanks guys for the help.

The height might end up getting you on that one as well but I cant say for sure. IIRC there isn't much room to spare on top of the Stow-N-Go and it is 8.5" tall. I am sure others can get you a measurement as they might have their boats at home, if not I can get you measurement on Friday if that works for you.

https://aocoolers.com/products/carbon-stow-n-go

[Thenext44]

LG claims -4 degrees F. But I typically set it to 38 or so. In direct sunlight at 88 degrees ambient temp it didn't get above 41.

Yes


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[2in2out]

Now to have one of those LG’s that plugs in and stows in the floor cooler spot, that would be awesome?


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[LeeDowney]

After more thought and seeing this photo on the Amazon review, I canceled my order for the Rtic 30 can soft pack cooler and have just placed the order for the AO 38 Can Stow-n-go Soft Pack cooler several have recommended. Price ended up being the same $99 plus tax. Free shipping. Thanks again guys for the advice.

[TXSurf4]

After more thought and seeing this photo on the Amazon review, I canceled my order for the Rtic 30 can soft pack cooler and have just placed the order for the AO 38 Can Stow-n-go Soft Pack cooler several have recommended. Price ended up being the same $99 plus tax. Free shipping. Thanks again guys for the advice.

You will be happy with it. It is all you need for day trips and with it under the seat it stays out of the sun a really fits perfect.

[Thenext44]

You will be happy with it. It is all you need for day trips and with it under the seat it stays out of the sun a really fits perfect.

Ordered


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[dyrmz134]

Where you going to put the ice maker?[emoji16]

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Now that's an idea....especially if it's the soft type ice.


Hows the 12 frig handle water? I have one slightly different brand but it says not to leave it in the rain so figured it wouldnt work well in the boat.

Not sure exactly, it was a rain free day. I'd just through a towel or something over it if I got caught in a storm.


Now to have one of those LG’s that plugs in and stows in the floor cooler spot, that would be awesome?



Making my new SA build come true!!!

Another idea for SC!

[larry_arizona]

Before SC adds the in floor fridge, they need to add a cooler lift first.

https://youtu.be/Qkr53ZKD4Dk


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[KnoxMojo]

Before SC adds the in floor fridge, they need to add a cooler lift first.

https://youtu.be/Qkr53ZKD4Dk


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My buddy Myers has the cooler lid attachment to the floor hatch. When you open the hatch, the lid opens as well! Pretty neat.

[HFarr]

Before SC adds the in floor fridge, they need to add a cooler lift first.

https://youtu.be/Qkr53ZKD4Dk


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOh I like that!!! It wouldn't be that terribly hard to do either. Is it practical? Not really. But the cool factor is there for sure.

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[larry_arizona]

Oh I like that!!! It wouldn't be that terribly hard to do either. Is it practical? Not really. But the cool factor is there for sure.

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Just wait until you are 50+ post back surgery lol, practical is a matter of perspective lol.


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[Mxmark4]

I still think insulating the in floor bin and making it the cooler is the best mod I have seen yet. Just wish the mondo had room in the floor for a cooler!

[HFarr]

Just wait until you are 50+ post back surgery lol, practical is a matter of perspective lol.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI guess you are right. I do have the 50+ covered though! And it's funny how every sit down or stand up is accompanied by a grunt of some sort! LOL!

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[TXSurf4]

I still think insulating the in floor bin and making it the cooler is the best mod I have seen yet. Just wish the mondo had room in the floor for a cooler!


I guess you are right. I do have the 50+ covered though! And it's funny how every sit down or stand up is accompanied by a grunt of some sort! LOL!

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So you are saying if I feel like that at 37 it isn't going to get any better LOL!!! I did read this the other day.....It does look good :)

https://babylonbee.com/news/doctors-confirm-life-after-age-35-is-just-endless-cycle-of-dieting-and-back-pain-until-you-die

[larry_arizona]

That article is very accurate, lol.

35-45 was a slow degradation, 45-50 was rapid…..

My friends and I were just discussing the sit down and stand up noises we all make.


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[TXSurf4]

That article is very accurate, lol.

35-45 was a slow degradation, 45-50 was rapid…..

My friends and I were just discussing the sit down and stand up noises we all make.


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Ya I have an Uncle that just turned 50 and he and I always do a trip once a year to go snowmobiling and I have been wanting to go to AB or ND and do some big mountain riding and he told me "I am not sure I can do 5 days of throwing a sled around in deep powder any more" It was a bummer for me to hear bc he is like a big brother to me and has always been able to hang with me physically but father time catches up to everyone. ( I ended up selling him on doing 3 days of deep powder riding and 2 on trails :P LOL)

[RUGER761]

I still think insulating the in floor bin and making it the cooler is the best mod I have seen yet. Just wish the mondo had room in the floor for a cooler!

At one point I tried to add a cooler to the rear locker/tub on our Makai so you could easily sit on the swim deck and grab a cold one, but the shape was off so it didn't fit well, then the struts got in the way. It was too tight of a fit to add insulation to the outside of the tub and still get it in there, plus with access port needed something that would seal off and hold ice water so it all wouldn't drain out. Needed more of a inside molded drop in for it.

[larry_arizona]

Ya I have an Uncle that just turned 50 and he and I always do a trip once a year to go snowmobiling and I have been wanting to go to AB or ND and do some big mountain riding and he told me "I am not sure I can do 5 days of throwing a sled around in deep powder any more" It was a bummer for me to hear bc he is like a big brother to me and has always been able to hang with me physically but father time catches up to everyone. ( I ended up selling him on doing 3 days of deep powder riding and 2 on trails :P LOL)

I was in great shape between 35-40 and rode in Utah, mountain riding is tough. My limit was getting stuck 4x a day and I couldn’t do more than 3 days.


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[BrentC5Z]

After one trip in the Makai, we were really missing the floor cooler built in to our old XLV. So, tape measure, Amazon, and done. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220524/cd90146683392c1987d9e25a309d16b0.jpg
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[KnoxMojo]

That article is very accurate, lol.

35-45 was a slow degradation, 45-50 was rapid…..

My friends and I were just discussing the sit down and stand up noises we all make.


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I think it has more to do with people that give up training and working out and let their mundane lives take over. I am in better shape now than 15 years ago, about to turn 45. My 51 year old brother crushes the young guys at Spartan and other competitions. It is hard for most to get back on track after being sedentary for so long. But take care of your body and it will take care of you! Have a purpose, train for something, don't just go through the motions.

[larry_arizona]

I think it has more to do with people that give up training and working out and let their mundane lives take over. I am in better shape now than 15 years ago, about to turn 45. My 51 year old brother crushes the young guys at Spartan and other competitions. It is hard for most to get back on track after being sedentary for so long. But take care of your body and it will take care of you! Have a purpose, train for something, don't just go through the motions.

Absolutely, but I will say injuries and training set backs are a constant battle.

Train smarter not harder. I have no doubt I could get back to 75% of my 35-40 peak, just need to stop getting joint and back injuries.

25+ years of heavy weight training has cumulative effects.

Yes, work and life get in the way too lol.

However, mountain riding snowmobiles at 8-10k feet is tough work.

Try digging out a 500# sled dug in 5-6 feet deep by yourself because nobody else can get to you because you highmarked them all, lol.

Exhaustion sets in fast at elevation.


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[HFarr]

Absolutely, but I will say injuries and training set backs are a constant battle.

Train smarter not harder. I have no doubt I could get back to 75% of my 35-40 peak, just need to stop getting joint and back injuries.

25+ years of heavy weight training has cumulative effects.

Yes, work and life get in the way too lol.

However, mountain riding snowmobiles at 8-10k feet is tough work.

Try digging out a 500# sled dug in 5-6 feet deep by yourself because nobody else can get to you because you highmarked them all, lol.

Exhaustion sets in fast at elevation.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOr down here in the warmer climates an 800# yamaha Grizzly 4x4 stuck in mud over the tires with a heat index of 110 and extreme humidity. [emoji849]

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[HFarr]

After one trip in the Makai, we were really missing the floor cooler built in to our old XLV. So, tape measure, Amazon, and done. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220524/cd90146683392c1987d9e25a309d16b0.jpg
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHey that looks good! I did that for a bit with my yeti softside, but it didn't fit as well as yours does. That little tray and trash can they give you in that spot are kinda useless.

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[vdubnick]

Hey that looks good! I did that for a bit with my yeti softside, but it didn't fit as well as yours does. That little tray and trash can they give you in that spot are kinda useless.

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yeah, i really have to crush my cans or i fill the trash within the first hour hahaha.

There is almost enough room to move the batteries side by side towards the bow, and leaving the full opening for a cooler... something i may look into when i decide the above deck cooler gets in the way.

[TXSurf4]

Absolutely, but I will say injuries and training set backs are a constant battle.

Train smarter not harder. I have no doubt I could get back to 75% of my 35-40 peak, just need to stop getting joint and back injuries.

25+ years of heavy weight training has cumulative effects.

Yes, work and life get in the way too lol.

However, mountain riding snowmobiles at 8-10k feet is tough work.

Try digging out a 500# sled dug in 5-6 feet deep by yourself because nobody else can get to you because you highmarked them all, lol.

Exhaustion sets in fast at elevation.


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I feel like if you don't get stuck then you are not doing it right lol

Ya I can see the altitude taking a toll quick. Living down here we don't get much experience with that and where we normally ride in your neck of the woods doesn't have much altitude to speak of either.

[larry_arizona]

I feel like if you don't get stuck then you are not doing it right lol

Ya I can see the altitude taking a toll quick. Living down here we don't get much experience with that and where we normally ride in your neck of the woods doesn't have much altitude to speak of either.

I am a flat lander but went to Utah for work often, so renting mountain sleds was ideal.

So wasn’t used to elevation when we rode.

Mountain riding ruined trail riding for me in Michigan.

Nothing better than high marking in fresh powder.


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[TXSurf4]

Mountain riding ruined trail riding for me in Michigan.

Nothing better than high marking in fresh powder.


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Ya I can see Mountain riding doing that to me as well but Ill just have to deal I guess LOL

[HFarr]

yeah, i really have to crush my cans or i fill the trash within the first hour hahaha.

There is almost enough room to move the batteries side by side towards the bow, and leaving the full opening for a cooler... something i may look into when i decide the above deck cooler gets in the way.There is a thread on here somewhere showing how they moved the batteries out of there, just forward I believe, and mounted a large plastic tote with a drain hole in that space to hold a large cooler.

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[Jason1975]

the AO 36 fits nicely behind the driver seat.

[vdubnick]

There is a thread on here somewhere showing how they moved the batteries out of there, just forward I believe, and mounted a large plastic tote with a drain hole in that space to hold a large cooler.

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on mine there is a panel/wall with the front pump(s) mounted to it, ballast is on other side, if the pumps were moved, there would be plenty for the batteries in their boxes. otherwise the battery case is too bulky. could get some fancy lithium batteries that take up half the space i guess.

[Jimm]

I know the original post is old, but I feel the need to implore the OP and anyone else, to please purchase Pelican coolers instead of Yeti. Not only are they superior in every aspect of cooling and keeping ice, they are 100% made in the US. Very few Yeti are still made here since they were sold to a private equity firm. But, even thought thats not a huge deal really, Pelican is far superior to what you spend hundreds of dollars on a cooler for...cooling.

[larry_arizona]

I just don’t get the cooler craze in general.

Bear proof? 7 days of ice?

I open a cooler way to often to keep ice, if I see a bear, I am headed the opposite direction WITHOUT the cooler because all I have to do is be ahead of whoever I am with and I am not having a cooler slow me down.

Seriously it’s better if the bear can open the cooler and eat that instead of me.

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[HFarr]

"Seriously it’s better if the bear can open the cooler and eat that instead of me."

Now that statement is true!

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[Zog]

Then bear proof statement is due to camping requirements in places in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. If its not bear proof, it must be returned to your car after every use, so the bears don't get the idea that they can go into camp sites and get a good meal. If the camp site is far from the car, definitely something you would want to do. 7-days of ice comes in handy for house boating. Fridge space is VERY limited on most houseboats and the more ice you bring along, the better off you are. We have had occasions where we have to make a mid-week ice run at Lake Powell. When you are camped 15 miles from the closes marina, it is a pain to take in your coolers for replenishment. These new coolers make life so much better.

That said, I don't have one myself. Rather than buying a better cooler, we bought into a better houseboat :D

[larry_arizona]

I was being sarcastic and understand hard core campers and remote house boating uses.

But I am convinced 99% of yeti owners buy solely on brand name and never use it as intended.

Day boating the AO’s fit under the seats and frankly for the infloor, any cooler that fits is great, cheap styrofoam to basic igloo to all out Yeti. heck just skip the cooler and dump ice in the fiberglass bin. The supra floor bins have a drain into the bilge.


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[Zog]

I completely agree. I see people taking Yeti to the park. Why? It is so bulky and doesn't do much more than an insulated cooler bag (which is what we use on the boat) during that brief a visit. Running it on the boat takes up valuable space. I just slip my cooler bag underneath the front filler cushion and it is good to go!

[Mxmark4]

So the wife sent back the titan cooler we were using and she ordered a yeti backpack cooler. Turns out if you are a nurse or other first responder/military/police they cut you a 20% discount. So we got a hookup on the cooler and it showed up today. Will be nice for the beach too.

[2in2out]

So the wife sent back the titan cooler we were using and she ordered a yeti backpack cooler. Turns out if you are a nurse or other first responder/military/police they cut you a 20% discount. So we got a hookup on the cooler and it showed up today. Will be nice for the beach too.

I didn’t have a Yeti, but a different backpack cooler that we used when we camped at our favorite lake in our last living location.

The walk from our campsite to where the boats were tied was about 150-300 yds depending on lake level. Backpack cooler made it so much easier to shuffle down(and back up) the trail with arms full of towels, snacks, etc.


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[Mxmark4]

I had an ice mule which was like a dry bag you roll the top and then buckle it. I liked it, but it flew out the jeep with the doors off and a glass bottle broke and punched a hole in the bottom of it. Worked pretty good and was easy to carry but the opening and closing of it would get old. The yeti is magnetic so Im pretty excited to try it out tomorrow.

[KnoxMojo]

I am still using my Moomba AO cooler that came with my 15 Mojo. We only use ice packs these days so not worried about it leaking. For most of our days on the water, it is more than enough for our drinks. We also take another small shoulder cooler for snacks and food for the kids (me).

[HFarr]

This is a quick pic of my 36 can AO and where we keep it on the Makai. It's a good fit. Could actually put 2 in there if we needed too.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220529/d6218a1f8e9a1765007028e48f7c354f.jpg

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[Mxmark4]

Here the new yeti chillin on the supra 550. Havent had it on the mondo yet, but sooner or later it will make its debut on my boat. https://i.ibb.co/hLfYPJt/20220529-161727.jpg (https://ibb.co/2WNZD1f)

[stretch55]

After one trip in the Makai, we were really missing the floor cooler built in to our old XLV. So, tape measure, Amazon, and done. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220524/cd90146683392c1987d9e25a309d16b0.jpg
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But does it really hold 60 cans??

[HFarr]

Maybe without ice. LOL!

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[HFarr]

But hey, if you and a couple of friends are sucking down 60 in a day, they probably won't have time to warm up anyway!

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[Holdmybeer]

If you are going through 60 a day save for a liver not a boat......LMAO

[Swervy]

I completely agree. I see people taking Yeti to the park. Why? It is so bulky and doesn't do much more than an insulated cooler bag (which is what we use on the boat) during that brief a visit. Running it on the boat takes up valuable space. I just slip my cooler bag underneath the front filler cushion and it is good to go!


What cooler are you using that fits under the filler cushion?

[HFarr]

The AO 36 can will fit under that fine.


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