Need Refrigeration on a Boat? Bodega Cooler! | Paragon's Favorite Stuff Ep. 22 DrakeParagon Sailing

Name: Need Refrigeration on a Boat? Bodega Cooler! | Paragon's Favorite Stuff Ep. 22 DrakeParagon Sailing
Uploaded: 2023-09-23T13:03:48.000Z
Duration: 20 min 25 s
Description: The Bodega T36 portable cooler provides an affordable, low-draw refrigeration alternative for a 42-ft cruising sailboat.

23. september 2023 · 20 min · 8K visninger · Faroe Islands

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A 42-ft sailboat, Paragon, replaces a damaged Technotix Cool Blue marine refrigeration system with a portable 36-liter Bodega T36 fridge-freezer.0:56 The unit features dual compartments with independent temperature controls, a 12-volt/24-volt/AC power supply, and a built-in compressor.5:33 To adapt the portable cooler for permanent installation in the boat's aft cabin passageway, the owner removes the unit's wheels and handles, constructs a custom wood frame, and adds ArmaFlex insulation to the exterior to prevent condensation and improve thermal efficiency.13:20 Ventilation holes are cut into the surrounding woodwork to ensure adequate airflow for the compressor.14:08 The cooler draws between 2.5 and 4 amps depending on the selected eco or max mode.17:47 During a 2,500-nautical-mile voyage from Scotland to Morocco, the unit maintains frozen temperatures for meats and ice cream while operating on the boat's battery bank and solar power.16:24