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Why is this fridge the hardest boat project yet?!
July 14, 2023 · 23 min · 76K views
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The refit of a Cape George Cutter 36 includes the construction of a custom, air-cooled refrigeration unit. The project utilizes a Technautics CoolBlue compressor system paired with a holding plate, chosen for its ability to operate while the vessel is on the hard.6:12 The builder constructs the fridge box using spray foam insulation and creates a custom interior liner from 1/8-inch fiberglass sheets.6:46 To ensure a clean finish, the seams are reinforced with fiberglass tape and epoxy fillets applied via pre-mixed adhesive cartridges.17:03 The design includes a relocated chain locker beneath the V-berth, requiring the modification of original berth tops into a hinged lid system.1:57 Simultaneously, the interior teak trim undergoes a full sanding process to remove a dark reddish stain, revealing the natural wood grain in preparation for varnishing.10:35 The fridge box is designed to be removable, with a bulkhead secured by temporary hot glue to allow for final installation.19:47
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