Refrigerator replacement on 53MY

[oscarvan]

I’m headed in that direction and building a drawer under it and a slide out pantry and making it look built in.

I could build a box to bring it up about 6". Not enough for a drawer. And, might like the space on top to put a tray or something.

 

[SEVEN]

Can’t wait to see it installed

 

[oscarvan]

And the rest of the galley is planned out too.... Negotiations between the Admiral and myself have concluded.... "Yes Dear". There's a cranky old 24" dish washer which will be replaced with a new 18", which in turn will leave room for a garbage can under my usual fiddled cutting board with garbage hole. A pair of induction cook tops and a redo on the counter top/back splash, no not what you expect, curtains and wood flooring......stay tuned. We're having fun.

 

[Jammin']

And the rest of the galley is planned out too.... Negotiations between the Admiral and myself have concluded.... "Yes Dear". There's a cranky old 24" dish washer which will be replaced with a new 18", which in turn will leave room for a garbage can under my usual fiddled cutting board with garbage hole. A pair of induction cook tops and a redo on the counter top/back splash, no not what you expect, curtains and wood flooring......stay tuned. We're having fun.

I'm jealous. For the last few months I've only managed to get in a few hours work per month. The boat feels like it's stuck in amber. I need to retire too.

 

[oscarvan]

And the new cutie little fridge slid into the side door and down the stairs on a pile of old lawn chair cushions without incident. Didn't even have to remove the hand rail. I love it. The small size actually makes the galley feel larger. And it's plenty large for us. I emptied the large cooler with 3 day supplies for the two of us, added a bunch of beverage and the thing isn't even a third full. The unsightly white trash can will be replaced with a stainless specimen soon. After the dishwasher/cutting board mod on the other side I will slide it all the way to the left, maybe even build out the side with a sheet of Afromosia and then have some storage space to the right of it. Admiral is arranging genuine silk imitation vegetation for on top of it.....Stand by for glam pics.

 

[Scarlett]

Look into a brand called simple Human for SS trash cans, ours has been fantastic and looks good also, with bags that actually work and don’t break.

 

[Pascal]

I ll second Simple Human. Not cheap but quality stuff. We have One of their SS trash can. Good stuff. We don’t use their bags though, but compactor bags from amazon. A little more $ but superstrong

Beware of induction cooktops on generator I have heard they are very sensitive to freq. no personal experience though. Has anyone used them on generator ?

 

[oscarvan]

OK, here we go with matchy matchy trash can and drying rack. Just loaded it up for 4 days 2 people. No problem. Liking it more every day.

 

[SEVEN]

Nice finishing touch. How did you secure it during rough seas. I can imagine that could be a hell of a projectile.

 

[oscarvan]

Nice finishing touch. How did you secure it during rough seas. I can imagine that could be a hell of a projectile.

That minor detail is still in committee. As a former sailor I am well aware how things go flying. That said, I've been beat up enough over the decades and we don't have to be anywhere, so we're gonna pick our weather. The rough rides will be far and few between. Maybe a few eye bolts and a ratchet strap will be enough for those rare occasions.

 

[MadHatter53]

Well my fridge finally gave up. I had to cut it up into smaller pieces to get it out. Now trying to find one to fit down the stairs with a 23 1/2” opening is proving to be tough. I’m looking for something big enough to fill the void and not require any or very little carpentry work. I have the ac panel at top of the stairs and if I could figure out how to remove the frame I might be in luck. I can’t see how it’s attached, there is a few small nailhead’s visible and a screw plug at the corners but other than that I’m lost. It’s rock solid so something is holding it to the wall. I thought about a fine bladed saw but that’s my last resort.

 

[SEVEN]

I am faced with the same issue that you have currently. I did find a 12 cubic refrigerator however it does not fill the space as you well know. When I finally change it out I’m going to build a box completely around it, elevated up about 6” so it fits tight to the cabinets above. It will appear as if it’s built in. Hopefully that makes sense. I’m looking for some photos and if I can find them I will attach them to the next post.

 

[MadHatter53]

I am considering getting a https://www.appliancesconnection.com/fisher-paykel-rf170adx4n.html
problem Is the height, I’m maxed at 66” and will not chop up the overhead cabinet. I found a place that has one on the showroom floor so I’m gonna do some measurements. I considered getting something smaller and doing a skinny cabinet one the side. If could get that damn ac panel frame off I would be set.

 

[Dreamboat]

I am faced with the same issue that you have currently. I did find a 12 cubic refrigerator however it does not fill the space as you well know. .............

What make and model number did you find?

 

[SEVEN]

What make and model number did you find?

All 12 cubic refrigerators are just about the same size. Here is just one I found.

 

[SEVEN]

Maybe this will show better

 

[piripucha]

Two years ago, I was able to shoehorn a wirpool 21 cu ft into the galley. I remember that the limitating mesurement where hight 67" and depth 32" pecause of the dimention of the passaway of the stairs going down. I did have to take apart the wood triming in the pasageway and the doors on the refrigerator. Never again !

 

[ty1on73]

I am considering getting a https://www.appliancesconnection.com/fisher-paykel-rf170adx4n.html
problem Is the height, I’m maxed at 66” and will not chop up the overhead cabinet. I found a place that has one on the showroom floor so I’m gonna do some measurements. I considered getting something smaller and doing a skinny cabinet one the side. If could get that damn ac panel frame off I would be set.

Are you dead set on getting one with French doors? I did a custom search on the site you mentioned and there are quite a few under 66" but in different styles.

Under 66 Inch Height Refrigerators | Appliances Connection

 

[MadHatter53]

Problem is I have 23 1/2” to fit a fridge thru without any carpentry work. An inch in height I can finagle something. Now if I could find out how to pull the ac panel trim I would have over 25”.

 

[SEVEN]

This is why the 12 ft.³ refrigerator will work perfectly. No reconstruction of any walls or trim. And making it built-in will give it that custom look. It’s either that or get a couple of under counter refrigerator/freezer units.