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Old 07-30-2011, 09:38 AM   #4
FlyWright
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Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
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RE: 12V/110V/Propane Refrigerator

FF wrote "The unit MUST be in an area where it can gravity drain overboard."

FF, Thanks for your reply. Is this for propane to vent overboard in the event of a propane leak? I could fashion an enclosed tub and a drain through the ER to an thru-hull vent.

Also, I read how it's critical that the unit be level for proper operation. Have you encountered any issues with this on your boat?

David, I never considered how inefficient the 12V option would be. Makes sense...thanks.

The external hot vent concerns me since I have side decks and would brush close to it every time I used the stbd deck. Depending on how far the vent can be positioned from the fridge, maybe I could vent it out the stbd aft wall of the pilothouse under the ladder and outboard of the door when slid open. Not even sure I'd have enough room there, but if there is, the ladder would provide protection from coming in contact with the hot vent.
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