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Old 03-17-2016, 07:52 AM   #15
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There are differences in opinion on whether 110v refrigerators are good bets for cruising boats. I have three concerns with them ( had them for 14 years). 110 v uses more power which means more generator time and more battery cycles. Battery life is dependent in part on the number of charge /discharge cycles. Also if the inverter or generator goes down you are out of refrigeration. With 12v reliance on the inverter is not an issue.

The exumas are not well equipped to repair either a generator or an inverter. Nor can you replace them there easily. It is best to be prepared for breakdowns.
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