In-boat cooler insulation

[KG's Supra24]

Yea, i have been using a drain plug to keep cold water in. Fill up at a "twice the ice" machine and im set. Just end up with alot of water by the end of the day.

Dusty, Razz has a better knack for posting pictures.

[you da man]

My XLV has the in-floor cooler. With an expansion plug it willl hold ice all day. Remove the plug when going back to the dock and the water drains into the bilge. I think that this clean water helps keep my bilge looking clean. When I remove the boat drain plug all the water coming out is totally clear.

[sandm]

mine did not come with the cooler from the factory. it was promised at purchase. the dealer was 600 miles away. they shipped it to me along with the bimini 9 months later, so I installed myself and there was no provision for the drain, but as soon as I saw it, I knew that it was going to be a joke.. I actually use a real cooler in the drivers rear locker as I rarely carry a bag back there. out of the way and convenient to get to

[kaneboats]

Checked again and still don't see a cooler in that picture.

[dusty2221]

Yeah, I zoomed in on it....I think you posted the wrong pic.

I'm not sure what they are selling in this pic, but I'll take it!

[moombadaze]

Who has added additional insulation to the in-boat cooler and how did you do it? How were the results?

I went with option "R" and removed the ice melter the boat came with and stuck a ballast bag under the seat. Now I just use a smaller cooler and it works great.

[bzubke1]

I use the cooler to store my tsunami pump for extra sacs so the carpet doesn't get wet. I put a bottle of engine and v-drive oil in there too so if they leak or bust in drains to the bilge.

[saskyrider]

that is an excellent idea Bzubke!! I was really unimpressed with mine and was planning on just putting a small cooler in the cubby whole where the batts, and stereo equip. I figured i could plumb a drain into it that runs back to the bilge without to much trouble. There are so many things i want to do to my boat!

[mmandley]

I use the cooler to store my tsunami pump for extra sacs so the carpet doesn't get wet. I put a bottle of engine and v-drive oil in there too so if they leak or bust in drains to the bilge.

I understand your thinking but with Oil not sure your Bilge pump can pump that out and even if it does you dont want a patrol of any sort to see that.

You can be charged up to 1 mill in damages for environmental. I would at least keep the oils in a plastic bag of some sort.

[Razzman]

I keep fluids in a heavy duty Ziploc freezer bag in my canvas tool bag.