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rrick
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Initially Posted - 05/24/2014 : 19:29:19

I pulled a gimbal mount propane oven that I never used and am building up the "drip tray" to carry the load of a mini-fridge. I'm stuck deciding if I should foam up the icebox and permanently panel it shut, or leave access open to plumbing and air circulation. If I do panel up, can I get a recommendations on polyurethane foams that will not leave lots moisture collecting gaps I only found after pulling the previous yellow foam?

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Response Posted - 05/25/2014 : 11:52:15

I put mine in the v-berth anchored to the bulkhead separating the potty and berth. I cut the foam from under and folded the cover back and under. That allowed for a taller fridge and kept the heat forward.

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Response Posted - 05/25/2014 : 16:49:32

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by pastmember
 I put mine in the v-berth anchored to the bulkhead separating the potty and berth. I cut the foam from under and folded the cover back and under. That allowed for a taller fridge and kept the heat forward.
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Good call on the heat use. I don't understand? I have a potty to port and no sink, and a closet rack to starboard. Did you lose a bed space in the v-berth?

I'm pretty happy with the combined resin job. West Systems provides piece of cake bonding solutions, but is expensive. So, while the epoxy was still tacky, I saved a few bucks laying the glass with polyester resin, hoping the two would bond. After jumping up and down on the board then kicking it from below, I'm ready for a light sand and lots of Formula 27. I used to baby-butt smooth the nibs, but injuries prevent me from using power sanders on fiberglass.

With the strength I need present, I can move forward without aft panel for now.

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Response Posted - 05/25/2014 : 20:27:28

Yes, I gave up v-berth space. The v-berth is too small anyway.

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