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Well, after 38 years, the fridge and freezer in Island Time is due for replacement.  They are big (290ltrs each), but the insulation is knackered. It now takes a lot of running to keep cold, and has greatly reduced hold over. Due to the time of year, and the lack of work at the moment,  I've bitten the bullet. Below you can see removing the cabinet, how wet the insulation was, and how it looks,with the cabinet removed tonight ..

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Following with interest, we have the same situation where the engine driven system is at end of life like many must be now. 44 years old, the copper lines are corroded, ongoing expensive repairs including hoses and rebuilt compressor and finally the last straw needing yet another re-gas and drier. We are definitely going electric its just how we go about it with options ranging from a cheap Jaycar box to an Ozefridge setup. 

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8 hours ago, marinheiro said:

At least you have good access for the job, unlike so many boats (including mine) where the fridge/freezer is in the outer corner of the galley and you would have to destroy the whole galley to get at it.

Yeah, still a fair bit of the mahogany timber had to be removed - partly why I put it off so long! Tried to get it out in as few pieces as I could, as I intend to reuse it... The counter top had to be demolished, so a new one to come, of course that won't match the sink top exactly, nor the heads benchtops. I'm sure the Admiral will want those done as well so they match again...

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