J42 Ice Box Question - For Fridge Upgrade

[James Ashton]

Hello All,

Does anyone know the approximate cubic feet of the J42 ice box compartment ?  

Second, how well did TIP insulate this ice box compartment? -- I have #17 so it was an earlier build.   From cruising experience, It seems pretty well insulated but if anyone has more info that would be helpful.

Considering a refrigeration upgrade.

Thanks,

James

Arcadia, Hull #17

Marblehead

[Edward Schmidt]

Hi Jim, Our ice box on ID approx. 28X24X13, or roughly 6.3 cu feet. Refrigeration plate occupies about 2 cu feet inside. 

Sandy Schmidt ETOS XLII J-42 # 66.

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[Tom Keffer]

I completely rebuilt my fridge about 7 or 8 years ago. When I told the old box out, I found about 1.5" of insulation, indifferently glued to the box. 

Here's a partial writeup: https://groups.google.com/g/j4x-owners-group/c/J__ZXO6OPgA/m/5jQNrpS3AQAJ

-tk

[Fred Hawes]

Judging by the fact that the accessible outsides of the boxes, both for Reefer and freezer, always feel cold, and that after 25 years there‘s substantial darkening to the cherry plywood, I’d say you were smart to rebuild it. My neighbor rebuilt his using vacuum panels, which resulted in a much better box. Anona, J46 #16

Fred Hawes

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