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Hi Matt, The solution I came up with when I rebuilt my fridge is I cut a square flange from 1.2mm 430 stainless steel and embedded that in the top of the fridge that receives the lid. I then cut a similar square flange for the lid. I fitted a standard magnetic fridge seal to the flange on the lid. The lid is hinged and seals on all four sides with the magnetic seal. I had the magnetic seal made to fit so there are no joins in the seal: Seal-A-Fridge: 0800 36 77 99 www.sealafridge.co.nz Although the seal holds the lid closed, I retained the original latch so the lid is latched

Couple of ideas depending on the total design. Lift and swing hinge that allows the lid to lift 8 to 10mm before swinging up. This allows a seal that is in compression vertically, but not under shear when opening. Second option is a bifold design. This has a shorter shear and added advantage of less vertical height needed when opening. Third is to fillet the lid so the hinge seal sits against the side of the box instead of the top

This long weekend is looking mint for sailing.