Replacement cooler for the 270

PairADicePairADice Member Posts: 74 ✭✭
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Does anyone know where to buy the cooler that fits in the gunwale on the starboard side of the 270? I have tried binging coolers aboard, but I feel like if I use the space how it was intended, that would work out much better.
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  • MarkBMarkB Member Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have a better idea. I replaced mine with a mobicooler. They make a fabric shell cooler (blue) that fits perfectly in the spot for my 260ec. I routed 12v to that compartment (easy job) and plugged her in. I now have a drink fridge of sorts, which is helpful especially for overnight trips when the cabin fridge is filled with perishables.

    Boat Name: King Kong

    "Boat + Water = Fun"

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  • MarkBMarkB Member Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This is it.
    http://skldiyuptown.blogspot.ca/2013/07/mobicool-s32-ultra-cooler-bag-now-at-rm.html?m=1

    Boat Name: King Kong

    "Boat + Water = Fun"

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  • PairADicePairADice Member Posts: 74 ✭✭
    Thanks Mark! Seems like a great idea.. ill decently do more research on this. Practically, how much does it hold?
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  • MarkBMarkB Member Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It holds almost as much as the original cooler. It works pretty good for us.

    Boat Name: King Kong

    "Boat + Water = Fun"

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  • PairADicePairADice Member Posts: 74 ✭✭
    Oh awesome.. Thanks!
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  • BabyboomerBabyboomer Member Posts: 918 mod
    edited April 2014
    It's a 25 quart igloo D.ick's Amazon etc has them also walmart


    Slip 866 Sunset Marina Byrdstown Tn
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,957 mod
    Mark, seems like a neat idea, but almost $400?  Just seems a bit high for what it is.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • MarkBMarkB Member Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I didn't pay close to that. I got mine at Canadian Tire for like $170.

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    "Boat + Water = Fun"

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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,957 mod
    That's a bit more reasonable, especially if it works well for your needs.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • MarkBMarkB Member Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry, I actually paid $70 on sale, not $170.

     

    Check out this link - can order online - it is regularly $85 plus tax. 

     

    http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/automotive/interior-auto-accessories/travel-coolers-warmers/mobicool-soft-sided-power-cooler-34-quart-32-l-0370178p.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default#.U16CqSbD-00

     

    Boat Name: King Kong

    "Boat + Water = Fun"

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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,957 mod
    ok, definitely reasonable now....pretty soon you may have me buying one just because the cost keeps getting better! :D

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • MarkBMarkB Member Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It basically gets your drinks to 20'C (36F) cooler than ambient. You have to keep it plugged in, as it takes a long time to get cool, but once it's there it stays cool.  For those with bigger boats, you can buy 2 at that price!! LOL

    Boat Name: King Kong

    "Boat + Water = Fun"

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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,957 mod
    I tried looking at the current draw in the specs, but had a hard time with their website.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2014
    That was a great price drop. I was waiting for the.. "but wait there's more".. It really looks tempting for a quick portable fix in a moderate climate.

    "It basically gets your drinks to 20'C (36F) cooler than ambient."

    So that's about 70* cold drinks on a typical balmy Fl summer day..... :D Ice will continued to be sacrificed at an alarming rate to keep the crew in chilly beverages down here.

    Yeah, I'm sorta whiny, Summer arrived yesterday when it hit 90+ for the 1st time this year and I know whats coming. So it's officially boating season for you guys. I've got about 4wks left of mine but it's been a good winter of boating in the tropics so I can't complain too much.


    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,957 mod
    Tiki, I think in about a month you just need to come up here for a ride on the Chesapeake!

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So Mark, you keep perishibles in your main fridge? hey - so do I, they're called beers and do they ever perish fast. So what's the soft sided cooler for? the Admiral's hard lemonade? :-) MT
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  • MarkBMarkB Member Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The soft cooler is backup beer stock.

    Boat Name: King Kong

    "Boat + Water = Fun"

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  • PairADicePairADice Member Posts: 74 ✭✭
    Soooo, I went to Walmart, hoping that they would have one.. and they did!! $19.99 
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  • BruceBruce Member Posts: 167 ✭✭
    Good ol Walmart saves the day again!    Thanks for the follow up
    2004 250 FV 
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  • TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats.

    PS, there's a LOT of unused/wasted space behind that plastic insert to add a really nice sized cooler. Mine came out and now holds a Texas sized 60qt Gott for long weekend or seriously hot days when mucho beverages are required. Easily the simplest mod to improve cockpit space and increase barley pop capacity that I've done on our 270.

    Just sayin'. Mike
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Now  that's the type of mod that a REAL boater comes-up with - clearly one that seperates the men from the boys!! :-) MT
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  • TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2014
    LOL..... hot, thirsty, manly MEN :D  :ar! :ar! Arrrrr
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A pirate 'arrrr' always lends credibility!

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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