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Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
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Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
Hey all, a new refrigerator is on my to do list for the 31. Just curious to see what others have installed. I would really like to go with a stainless drawer type. Dometic, Vertifrigo, and Isotherm make these. My local dealer does have a special order isotherm in stock and that’s the 65 stainless drawer model. Normally an 8 month wait. I’m wondering if I should grab it. My current one works but it’s getting a little on the noisey side.
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Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
Here is what I found so far
Cruise 65 Elegance is the replacement.
Door Models – Black & Silver are Both direct Replacements
Black- C065RBBAB71113AA – $1,195.99 – Fisheries Supply
- 20.9 H x 17.7 W x 18.4 D
- Weight 60 Lb
o (10lb heavier than the stainless door model)
Silver- CO65RSBAS71113AA- $1,255.99 – Fisheries Supply
- 20.9 H x 17.7 W x 18.4 D
- Weight 60 Lb
o (10lb heavier than the stainless door model)
Stainless - C065RNGIT71113AA - $1,550 - Defender
- 20.9 H x 17.7 W x 20.4 D (2” Deeper than above models)
- Weight 50 LB (10 Lb Less)
Drawer Model
Stainless Fridge - 3065BG7C00000 - $1,837 Defender
- 20.9 H x 18.5 W x 21 D
- Weight 70 Lb
o Heaviest at 70 LB & 2.6” Deeper than door models
Stainless Fridge / Freezer - D065DNNIT41113AA - $1,800.99
- 20.9 H x 18.5 W x 21 D
- Weight 70 Lb
o Heaviest at 70 LB & 2.6” Deeper than door models
Cruise 65 Elegance is the replacement.
Door Models – Black & Silver are Both direct Replacements
Black- C065RBBAB71113AA – $1,195.99 – Fisheries Supply
- 20.9 H x 17.7 W x 18.4 D
- Weight 60 Lb
o (10lb heavier than the stainless door model)
Silver- CO65RSBAS71113AA- $1,255.99 – Fisheries Supply
- 20.9 H x 17.7 W x 18.4 D
- Weight 60 Lb
o (10lb heavier than the stainless door model)
Stainless - C065RNGIT71113AA - $1,550 - Defender
- 20.9 H x 17.7 W x 20.4 D (2” Deeper than above models)
- Weight 50 LB (10 Lb Less)
Drawer Model
Stainless Fridge - 3065BG7C00000 - $1,837 Defender
- 20.9 H x 18.5 W x 21 D
- Weight 70 Lb
o Heaviest at 70 LB & 2.6” Deeper than door models
Stainless Fridge / Freezer - D065DNNIT41113AA - $1,800.99
- 20.9 H x 18.5 W x 21 D
- Weight 70 Lb
o Heaviest at 70 LB & 2.6” Deeper than door models
USCG 100 Ton Master
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
From least expensive to most, it's quite a bump just to keep your beer in a drawer although I'm sure you can find a way to rationalize it.
Do I need to mention the old adage - if it ain't broke, don't fix it? I know, I know, that's not your style either.
At least pull out the existing unit and make sure you have the depth for the biggest one.
It's gonna be pretty however it ends up.
Do I need to mention the old adage - if it ain't broke, don't fix it? I know, I know, that's not your style either.
At least pull out the existing unit and make sure you have the depth for the biggest one.
It's gonna be pretty however it ends up.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
Yup I am mental. I’m leaning toward the door model silver or stainlessNancy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:52 pm From least expensive to most, it's quite a bump just to keep your beer in a drawer although I'm sure you can find a way to rationalize it.
Do I need to mention the old adage - if it ain't broke, don't fix it? I know, I know, that's not your style either.
At least pull out the existing unit and make sure you have the depth for the biggest one.
It's gonna be pretty however it ends up.
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Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
Another Update- the existing refrigerator has a flange dimension of 19" wide x 21-1/2" high which is 1" wider than the Cruise65 which is supposed to be the direct replacement. While the unit itself is close to the same, this creates a problem because the hole is now too wide. I will update this as this progresses but I didn't want anyone to go buy a Cruise65 as a direct replacement thinking this would be "easy".
USCG 100 Ton Master
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
>>While the unit itself is close to the same, this creates a problem because the hole is now too wide.<<
Ugh, it's always something. I see either woodworking or starboard fabrication in your future.
Ugh, it's always something. I see either woodworking or starboard fabrication in your future.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
Agreed, or a piece of stainless. I’ll keep this thread updated
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Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
Install complete- the cruise 65 door model ended up being just about a direct replacement with some minor trimming.
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USCG 100 Ton Master
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
Looks great!
Anthony Warren
1999 28' Albin MadMoney
Anthony Warren
1999 28' Albin MadMoney
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
What Anthony said.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
Looking good JB .. you mad the right choice!
How about that SeaFlo box .. are you installing a unit in the bilge under the forward end of the engine?
How about that SeaFlo box .. are you installing a unit in the bilge under the forward end of the engine?
kevinS
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Former Boats:
- 2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
December '13 - April '23
- 2002 / 28TE / Hull# 614
Cummins 6BTA 370 hp / Alaskan Bulkhead
April '04 ~ May '13
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Former Boats:
- 2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
December '13 - April '23
- 2002 / 28TE / Hull# 614
Cummins 6BTA 370 hp / Alaskan Bulkhead
April '04 ~ May '13
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Re: Replacement Pilothouse Refrigerator 31
I figured you would notice that…
I talked to the sea flo folks and it does seem that one pump will work with two pickups as long as the pickup which typically “has less water” is on a longer hose run. The forward compartment is the one that typically sees less water, so that should work. I also added valves to both lines so I can cut some flow off if needed to get both lines pulling at the correct flow rate. This is trial and error. I’ll keep the spare Seaflo as a backup unit or may add it as a second unit down the road depending on how this works out.
USCG 100 Ton Master
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”
Current boat:
"New Classic"
2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
Previous boats:
2002 28 TE with 315 Yanmar “Hair Of The Dog”