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From: John Bierrie (ix.netcom.com!bierrie)
Date: Tue Oct 08 1996 - 19:12:01 EDT
>>Icebox... The one currently on the boat is (to my standards) HUGE... A top
>>loader with three access hatches. Approximately 4' long by 3' wide (at top)
>>and about 3' deep. It is sort of a "V" shape as the back side slopes inward
>>along the hull (front is verticle). There is a full length self along the
>>back side. The unit is also split with a SS wall which comes up about 3/4's
>>of the way, splitting the freezer section from the fridge (1/3 - 2/3). Is
>>this too large (if there is such a thing)... Can we get away with making it
>>smaller to make room for some other item (nav station/computer station comes
>>to mind). OR, should we be grateful for what we have and leave it at that??
>>The unit is run by an Adler-Barbour unit which will probably need service
>>(haven't had it run yet...).
>Not sure about this one. Some people say bigger is better for cruising.
>I eat out alot so for living aboard I don't need much space and would say
>shrink it.
Tom,
Though eating out will not be something we will do a great deal of, it will
probably be done more so once we are on the boat.... if for no other reason
than to "get away" for a little bit once in awhile.
>>Stove... Included is a four burner "propane" stove, with oven. Stove is
>>old, but in good condition (a little cleaning needed). Two 10lb propane
>>tanks are on the after deck. Anyone know the approximate usage rate for
>>those tanks in a live-aboard situation??
>I've only had my boat a month, but have two 10lb tanks on it. I refilled both
>right when I got the boat. I have yet to refill one, but again, I eat out
>alot. My suggestion is not to replace them right away. See how it goes and if
>you really feel as though you have to refill too often, go bigger.
The only problem I know of (at the moment) is that the tanks apparently need
a special fitting for filling. Though right now we are not looking at doing
any long distance cruising (sometime in the near future though) I'd rather
not have to worry about if/where we can get them filled. For the moment, at
least, that is out thought. When the time comes, we may very well change
our minds. G
>>Hot water... Hot water tank is a 6gal unit... Could probably be replaced
>>(badly corroded outside). Should we go larger?
>
>I had the same concern (mine is also six gallons). This seems okay. I
>have a hand held shower and therefore turn the water off when shampooing
>and soaping. I definitely have enough water for one shower and it only
>takes about ten minutes to reheat the water (for the next shower). Again,
>I wouldn't replace/enlarge it unless you need to. Also, the power
>consumption is quite high when reheating the water (about 8 amps).
Right now I do not know if our hot water heater is electric only, engine
only or a combination... I know the engine will warm things up, but not
about the rest. I am "hoping" that our liveaboard situation will mean we
have access to acceptable showers, etc., ashore, but time will tell on that
one. A shower will be installed though, if for no other reason than for
when we are travelling.
>If you can I would get the lectra-san working, and I would also consider
>installing a holding tank. I think (at least in the US) legislation is
>going to force all live-aboards to go to a holding tank with pump out in
the >near future.
We will probably be installing a holding tank fairly quickly... If for no
other reason than I do not know the condition of the lectra-san unit or if I
will be able to get it working at all. From all I have heard so far it
would be worth using if we can get it working reasonably. Of course, we
could always replace it completely if necessary.
>Good Luck.
Appreciate that.
>BTW: Have you heard of a company called Nova Kool. They're a Canadian
>company that makes a refrigerator system very similar to an Alder-Barbour.
>I need a new circuit board for my system, and don't know how to contact them.
I am afraid I have not hear of them at all. Please excuse that as we have
just moved up to the size of a boat where one would even be feasable to have
on board. Previous boat at 26' was just too small... If I hear or see
anything I will forward the information.
Thanks again for everything.
John
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