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Joerg
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Initially Posted - 08/20/2013 : 13:05:12

just received my new (old, 2002) C250WK. The galley sink drains into a plastic container. Is this original design or did the P.O. do some fancy engineering? Also, can someone recommend what type /manufacturer ice chest I should buy (apparently, the space under the counter is intended to accommodate an ice chest - there is no ice chest elsewhere.

Joerg

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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 08/20/2013 : 13:24:29

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Joerg
 just received my new (old, 2002) C250WK. The galley sink drains into a plastic container. Is this original design or did the P.O. do some fancy engineering? Also, can someone recommend what type /manufacturer ice chest I should buy (apparently, the space under the counter is intended to accommodate an ice chest - there is no ice chest elsewhere.
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My 1998 has a through-hull fitting above the water line through which the sink drains.

The cooler is a 48 qt. Coleman cooler. The model is still made, but can be hard to find sometimes. Walmart had a whole bunch at the beginning of the season, and my local store had one left a couple weeks ago. I think this is the one - verify before purchasing:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-48-Quart-Cooler/19629862

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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 08/20/2013 : 18:18:24

One other comment. If this is the right cooler, it is a very snug fit. The Walmart website says the cooler is 26" wide. Measure your space - I think you'll find it's exactly the same width.

If you want a cooler that's a perfect fit, this is probably the one to get. Smaller ones will work too, but that is the one that will maximize your food carrying capacity.

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CJRoxs
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Response Posted - 08/20/2013 : 20:05:26

Rick is right. The cooler will go in fairly easily but coming out is a little tight. However, it won't slide around when sailing.

Also, my sink drains the same as Ricks. Draining into a tank is wacky.

Edited by - CJRoxs on 08/20/2013 20:44:42

frog0911
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Response Posted - 08/21/2013 : 14:59:36

My '04 came with the coleman 48 also, but I found it did not keep stuff cold for more than a couple of days. I replaced it with an Igloo 50Qt. which keeps things cold for 4-5 days. It is a tight fit, but will fit in the hole with the handles down. There is plenty of room to open it while in place to remove items.

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Response Posted - 08/21/2013 : 15:58:11

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by frog0911
 My '04 came with the coleman 48 also, but I found it did not keep stuff cold for more than a couple of days. I replaced it with an Igloo 50Qt. which keeps things cold for 4-5 days. It is a tight fit, but will fit in the hole with the handles down. There is plenty of room to open it while in place to remove items.
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We removed the end handles and reattached them to the front & back of that same size cooler. Fits much better, plus having a handle on the front makes it easy to pull the cooler out for access.

Paul

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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 08/21/2013 : 18:08:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by frog0911
 My '04 came with the coleman 48 also, but I found it did not keep stuff cold for more than a couple of days. I replaced it with an Igloo 50Qt. which keeps things cold for 4-5 days. It is a tight fit, but will fit in the hole with the handles down. There is plenty of room to open it while in place to remove items.
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Could you please post a link for the exact model of Igloo cooler? Also, does it have a drain spout for getting rid of water in the bottom?

If it's Igloo #13018 Max Cold 50 Qt Cooler, does the lid open inside the space? The lid looks very thick (good for insulation!), but it also looks like it would protrude in the back when opened, which would cause me concern whether it would open properly in that confined space.

Edited by - TakeFive on 08/21/2013 19:03:10

Joerg
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Response Posted - 10/09/2013 : 19:30:23

Tks for replies... I will buy the Igloo.
As to the plastic drain bags.... I now found out that since the boat was a lake boat with the PO (where it was prohibited to discharge even the sink drains), the drain hoses to the throughhulls were sealed, and the bags used instead.

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