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Full Force 10-17-2012 02:33 PM

I am pretty sure that one don't have shorepower.... if memory serves me right....

I was gonna say do a relay but for a simple fix I ran bigger wire and a better switch... the relay will for sure take the load off the switch..

Budman II 10-17-2012 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by Full Force (Post 3797547)
I am pretty sure that one don't have shorepower.... if memory serves me right....

I was gonna say do a relay but for a simple fix I ran bigger wire and a better switch... the relay will for sure take the load off the switch..

Mine doesn't have shorepower either, but it is still an AC/DC fridge. It just has the AC cord routed out so that it hangs down near the helm. I just plug it into an extension cord and set the fridge on the coldest setting the night before we take an overnight trip. Also, a half gallon jug of ice helps a lot to keep the fridge cold and not drawing as much battery power. Cold beer works too, but doesn't tend to stay in there very long. :)

Full Force 10-17-2012 03:58 PM

gotcha, the one I had didnt have the 110 option, guess its hit or miss...

Nightlife1970 10-17-2012 05:26 PM

It's easy to insatll a shore power recept.

Kenthegreenkeeper 10-17-2012 09:11 PM


Originally Posted by Budman II (Post 3797527)

Your fridge is AC/DC - should be an AC plug hanging down near the helm. Plug that in and it should kick on. As for the DC side, you may find it wired into one of the ACC switches on the side panel, or it may be straight wired to the battery. There is a switch / temp control inside the fridge.

Mine is AC/DC. When I got it, the AC power cord was still coiled up and tied to the back of the fridge.

I weekend on my boat. "Pre-cooling" on AC is a great tip. I then run the DC on "2," and it keeps the food plenty cold (food in the fridge, beverages in a cooler).

Running the DC on 4 or higher would draw my battery down considerably.

88Force265 10-17-2012 10:09 PM

Took her out today!!
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:) was out from 11-to about 5:30 today just enjoying it!! and Thanks ill check for that tomorrow. hopefully ill get that thing hooked up lol

88Force265 10-17-2012 10:25 PM


Originally Posted by Budman II (Post 3797527)
Forget changing the wire to the switch. The switch itself is probably fried from too much amperage running thru it. To to Radio Shack and buy a DPDT momentary switch like the one in there, and then do a search on the "Technical" forum for wiring in Bosch relays to raise and lower your hatch. This takes the load off the switch and supplies much more current directly to the hatch motor. Hatch will raise and lower much faster, and no more burnt switches.

Your fridge is AC/DC - should be an AC plug hanging down near the helm. Plug that in and it should kick on. As for the DC side, you may find it wired into one of the ACC switches on the side panel, or it may be straight wired to the battery. There is a switch / temp control inside the fridge.

Lose that teak swim platform and find a fiberglass platform off of a 90's era Baja Bandit or Outlaw. These are white fiberglass, bolt right on in place of the teak, and are much nicer. No more teak oil or varnish, and modernizes the looks of the boat considerably. I did this on mine, and it was one of the best mods that I did. Check local marinas and boat yards for a platform, or post a wanted ad in Swap Shop.

Thanks ill look into it. i know the orig owner had the fridge i believe wired straight to the batter with an inline fuse he'd put in and out when he wanted it on whats the best way to run that to one of those acc switches since i have nothing attached to either.

Kenthegreenkeeper 10-18-2012 10:14 AM


Originally Posted by 88Force265 (Post 3797792)
Thanks ill look into it. i know the orig owner had the fridge i believe wired straight to the batter with an inline fuse he'd put in and out when he wanted it on whats the best way to run that to one of those acc switches since i have nothing attached to either.

Mine runs to the battery, not through a switch. When I don't use it, I turn the thermosat to "off" and it draws no power.

mgoblue06 10-18-2012 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by Budman II (Post 3797527)
Forget changing the wire to the switch. The switch itself is probably fried from too much amperage running thru it. To to Radio Shack and buy a DPDT momentary switch like the one in there, and then do a search on the "Technical" forum for wiring in Bosch relays to raise and lower your hatch. This takes the load off the switch and supplies much more current directly to the hatch motor. Hatch will raise and lower much faster, and no more burnt switches.

Your fridge is AC/DC - should be an AC plug hanging down near the helm. Plug that in and it should kick on. As for the DC side, you may find it wired into one of the ACC switches on the side panel, or it may be straight wired to the battery. There is a switch / temp control inside the fridge.

Lose that teak swim platform and find a fiberglass platform off of a 90's era Baja Bandit or Outlaw. These are white fiberglass, bolt right on in place of the teak, and are much nicer. No more teak oil or varnish, and modernizes the looks of the boat considerably. I did this on mine, and it was one of the best mods that I did. Check local marinas and boat yards for a platform, or post a wanted ad in Swap Shop.


Cdeezy here on the boards has a fiberglass platform that he isn't using anymore. He's from Toledo, might want to check with him.

DanG 10-19-2012 08:23 AM

Wa lucky enough to have owned one of these back a few years ago, The boat I had was a great boat and problem free. Enjoy your new ride and have fun.


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