We have an Ice Box (we are considering putting a cold plate or other cooling thingie in but the question remains the same). Has anyone come up with a handy way to utilize this unfriendly space? It is top loading, deep, and much longer than it is wide. I get very cranky trying to keep it together, get in there without a neck cramp and use the food before it goes bad. I was thinking there may be some plastic baskets that are tiered or stackable. Any ideas? Best, Carol
Hi Carol You’ve got a common problem, and the answer starts with the shape of the box (the top loader is most efficient in terms of limiting heat loss). What we’ve done (and seen on a few boats) is to use stacking containers sometimes with shelves. If you are lucky, you can do this with an array of plastic coated steel mesh containers, usually available in a Target type of store. The open mesh is important for heat transfer and allowing the stored items to breath. Tupperware makes a line of storage devices which allow for longer-term storage (we use them in the fridge on some things and they seem to help). We usually put the long term inventory, which we only need to get into once in a while, in the hardest to reach areas of the fridge. There is a lot more on this subject in Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia. Regards -Steve
Posted by Steve Dashew (November 30, 1999)
