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!

Refrigeration Problem? Or Bad Batteries?

Published on June 26, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 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? [More] Refrigeration Problem? Or Bad Batteries?

Organizing a Top-Loading Boat Refrigerator Step by Step

Published on June 17, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a top-loading boat refrigerator? Get step-by-step instructions how to organize it perfectly for your needs, including lots of pictures. [More] Organizing a Top-Loading Boat Refrigerator Step by Step

More Refrigerator Insulation

Published on June 8, 2013; last updated on June 10, 2020 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. [More] More Refrigerator Insulation

Refrigerator Insulation Test

Published on June 1, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on May 31, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 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? [More] Check Your Refrigerator Seals

Engine-Driven Refrigeration?

Published on December 16, 2012; last updated on June 12, 2020 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 an engine driven system? [More] Engine-Driven Refrigeration?

Bag It!

Published on August 8, 2012; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

There’s never enough room in a boat refrigerator or cooler — eliminate wasted space with this tip! [More] Bag It!

Individual Ice Cubes

Published on July 23, 2012; last updated on January 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got just a TINY bit of room in your freezer? Not enough for a full ice cube tray, but enough to make just one or two ice cubes? Here’s how you can do it! [More] Individual Ice Cubes

Engel Portable Freezer – Refrigerator

Published on February 15, 2012; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t have a refrigerator? freezer? or want more space in yours? The Engle line of portable refrigerator/freezers and drop-in units might be the answer — super-easy to install and very energy efficient! [More] Engel Portable Freezer – Refrigerator

Adding or Changing a Boat Refrigerator

Published on April 29, 2011; last updated on June 18, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four items to consider if you’re thinking of installing or changing your boat refrigerator to make sure you end up with a system that meets your needs. [More] Adding or Changing a Boat Refrigerator