How to Rebuild a Boat Freezer
A boat freezer is essential for preserving food and drinks. Most freezers come as a single unit or a single tower. Once the freezer becomes old, you run the risk of your food going bad. Rebuild the freezer into a solid ice chest to prevent your food from spoiling.
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Things You'll Need
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Pen
- Notepad
- Weatherstripping
- Adhesive
- 2 wooden boxes, 12-inch-square
- Blue ice packs
- Appliance thermometer
Instructions
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Clear the freezer door. Use a pair of scissors to snip away worn-out weatherstripping around the perimeter of your freezer’s door. Attaching another set of weatherstripping on top of the old one will not allow the door to shut properly.
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Measure the perimeter of the freezer door, where you will attach the new weatherstripping. Measure each side of the door; record your measurements on a notepad. Unwind the weatherstripping and cut it to length according to the measurement you have determined.
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Set each stripping on a flat surface and apply glue to each one. Align each cut stripping to each side of the door when the glue is still wet. Apply pressure, using your thumb, to securely set them into place. Allow the glue 24 hours to dry. Your new weatherstripping will ensure that your freezer seals properly once closed. It will also keep the food stored inside the freezer cold.
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Set the ice packs into your two 12-inch square wooden boxes until they are filled. Place one wooden box inside the top of the freezer and the other box inside the bottom of the freezer.
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Wait 48 hours to see if the freezer works.
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Monitor the temperature change inside the freezer every 12 hours. Note whether the interior temperature is constant or has risen. Your freezer should maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit for 48 to 72 hours.
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