17. Refrigeration
The system on this boat is an upgraded 12v refrigerator. This system is
designed to run 24hrs a day if you wish. To ensure that it does not fail keep
your batteries charged. If the level goes below 12.2v the fridge will
automatically cut out. Refer to section 6 for instructions on how to charge
your batteries. If you get excessive ice on your cooler plate do not chip
away at the ice. If something is frozen to the cooler plate do not force it
away. Use warm water if you need to melt the ice.
The thermostat is located in each top loading unit; it is a black dial running
from 1-7 with 7 being the coolest setting. If necessary you can turn the
system down or off if you wish. If it is not cold enough augment the system
with ice. We are in the tropics so please note that fruit, vegetables and other
fresh produce may not last as long as you expect. There is a toggle switch in
the freezer (left unit) make sure that toggle switch is kept to the left.
Ask one of our staff for a deck cooler if you would like one for storing your
drinks. It will keep the drinks cold and help maintain the temperature in the
fridge, as people will not be going in it every 5 minutes for a drink.
There is no electric drain for the fridge. Water runs out through gravity.
