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June 18, 2025

Welcome To The New Discussion Forum!

The next generation of the discussion forum is now up and running. Our Discussion Forum and the Classifieds are now referred to as Groups. You can view either group, without being a member of the group, but to Post, you must Join the group.

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Chris Orphal

2 days ago

Question: Fridge, Electrical Help

Now that we are really starting to use the boat (42 aft cabin) as it should be - out on the water and not tied to a dock... we are going to replace the 110v el-cheapo (but decent looking) fridge.

I've looked at a few brands and sized, but given our cavity size (24 1/4" W, 34" H, 26 1/2 D), I've settled on the Isotherm Cruise 130 Drink. The non-stainless version will allow me to put a panel on the front (mahogany), and we don't use a freezer, so going the "drink" route is perfect.

My understanding is that this fridge is an AC/DC model, so it will preference 110v, but switch to 12v after one minute of not having the AC power.

I believe that I have a fuse open on my original 12 volt panel, so I'm thinking of making a run from there to the fridge.…

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James Frens

yesterday

I’m doing virtually the same thing, a new Cruise 130 Elegance will draw off a new dedicated house battery in the front of the engine room. I’m using 10 gauge wire. A new dedicated DC-to-DC charger will keep the battery charged when under way, and the fridge will run on shore power the rest of the time. I will add a toggle near the fridge as well.

Chris Orphal

3 days ago

42 Commander - Bottom Job

So... In the past I have done complete bottom jobs on my 35 Commander, and our 42. Each time I removed layers of ancient bottom paint, then replaced whatever was there with the stunning Interlux Y999 Racing Bronze Bottom Kote paint. The copper/bronze color, especially in the sunlight after it was just put in, has always been a sight to behold. A number of years ago my parents and I (when they had their 38 Commander, and I had my 35 Commander) ordered 6 gallons of Y999 when we knew it was on the chopping block. Pricey, but it has allowed me (my parents boat was sold many years ago) to keep the killer copper/bronze color going all the way up until last year. I tried to find a suitable replacement with the same brilliance, but even Sandusky Paints no longer carries a gallon version, and the quart (if …