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Buying & Using a Boat Refrigerator

Boat refrigerators just aren't like "land" refrigerators. Smaller, oddly shaped and often with little to no freezer space or organization.

Make your fridge work for you -- whether it's front- or top-loading, and no matter how tiny!

Refrigerator Monitoring

December 30, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re away from your boat, how do you know if the refrigerator is staying as cold as it should? Here’s an easy way to tell. [More] Refrigerator Monitoring

The Refrigerator and Your SSB/Ham Radio

August 3, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don't lose a refrigerator full of food by forgetting to turn it back on when you're through with the radio!

Don’t lose a refrigerator full of food by forgetting to turn it back on when you’re through with the radio! [More] The Refrigerator and Your SSB/Ham Radio

How’s the Refrigerator Doing?

August 2, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

An inexpensive indoor/outdoor thermometer could save hundreds of dollars of food by alerting you to a problem before the food is spoiled. [More] How’s the Refrigerator Doing?

Adding Refrigerant?

July 1, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

Not a how-to — I’m not enough of an expert for that. But a few things that we learned along the way and weren’t in any how-to book we ever consulted! [More] Adding Refrigerant?

Refrigeration Problem? Or Bad Batteries?

June 26, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your refrigerator is running all the time but nothing is really cold. Is it time to call in the refrigerator repairman? Or is it something else?

Your refrigerator is running all the time but nothing is really cold. Is it time to call in the refrigerator repairman? Or is it something else? [More] Refrigeration Problem? Or Bad Batteries?

Organizing the Refrigerator Step by Step

June 17, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

Most boat refrigerators don't have any organizing tools built in -- no bins, shelves or anything. Here's how to customize it according to YOUR preferences!

Most boat refrigerators don’t have any organizing tools built in — no bins, shelves or anything. Here’s how to customize it according to YOUR preferences! [More] Organizing the Refrigerator Step by Step

More Refrigerator Insulation

June 8, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does the sun beat down on your refrigerator or ice box? Stop it from heating up all that nice cold air on the inside by putting Reflectix on the outside.

Does the sun beat down on your refrigerator or ice box? Stop it from heating up all that nice cold air on the inside by putting Reflectix on the outside. [More] More Refrigerator Insulation

Refrigerator Insulation Test

June 1, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is your refrigerator or ice box losing its cool? Make sure all that nice cold air stays IN the refrigerator!

Is your refrigerator or ice box losing its cool? Make sure all that nice cold air stays IN the refrigerator! [More] Refrigerator Insulation Test

Check Your Refrigerator Seals

May 31, 2013 by Carolyn Shearlock

Refrigerator (or ice box) seals help keep the cold air from seeping out the cracks around lids and doors. But are yours really doing the job?

Refrigerator (or ice box) seals help keep the cold air from seeping out the cracks around lids and doors. But are yours really doing the job? [More] Check Your Refrigerator Seals

Engine-Driven Refrigeration?

December 16, 2012 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking of installing a new refrigerator on your boat and wondering about engine-driven versus 12-volt? Or looking at an older boat with engine driven?

Thinking of installing a new refrigerator on your boat and wondering about engine-driven versus 12-volt? Or looking at an older boat with an engine driven system? [More] Engine-Driven Refrigeration?

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 11 years and 10,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

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