Recommendation for 12v Top loading fridge/coolbox

[chillee]

I unfortunately have no fridge on the Hardy Seawings 254, or space to install one. I do have space for a coolbox/top load fridge under the helm bench where there is a 12v socket.

There are loads advertised on Amazon.
Any recommendations please?
Cannot be taller than 40cm, maybe I can squeeze 41
thanks

 

[lydiamight]

Expensive but have a look at the formerly called Waeco---now Dometic compressor cool box. Runs on 240v as well as 12 v so you can pack it with food at home and run it on 240v, put it in the car for the journey down and run it off your cigarette lighter socket. Once on the boat plug it in to your 12v supply. Can also operate as a deep freeze. Very low power consumption. Had mine for years and it's still going strong.

 

[chillee]

thanks, will definitely take a look

 

[Scubadoo]

I wrote this last year on his forum, recommend Waeco...

I've had several Peltier cool boxes over the many years of boating and none of them were any good until I discovered the boatshow a Waeco Tropicool T35.

A few good points:
- It can do 30c below ambient temp.
- dual power connection for both 12v and 240v and automatically switches i.e. the default is 240v and switches to 12v when 240v is disconnected.
- no pooling of water/condensation in the bottom of the cool box and soaking everything.
- thermostatically controlled and therefore once temp has been reached it switches off and hence uses little power on 12v. You can also adjust to the desired temp.
- the cooling fan switches off when the lid is open.

I've had mine for about 5 years and still working well, I paid around £200 which is a lot more than the basic halfords type electric coolbox, but I think it is worth it.
Read more at http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?501162-coolbox-advice#IuvDLTvgUqPgcoAa.99

 

[chillee]

Thanks. Have to say I like the look of these but according to the specs they are too high to fit under my bench. Will check some smaller versions to see if they will fit