Thermal Insulation

 

A complete refrigerator icebox rebuild
using Glacier Bay's Barrier Ultra-rtm vacuum insulation panels
and "Ready-To-Mount" icebox hatches
 

Removing the existing box
Photo #1 of 13  
The boat's orginal refrigerator and freezer box. This photograph of the original galley shows the hinged lids opening to the refrigerator (right) and freezer (left).  A holding plate from the existing refrigeration system is also visible through the freezer hatch.
Photo #2 of 13  
Removing the countertop and hatches from the icebox. The teak fiddle and hatch lids are removed in preparation for the removal of the countertop

Photo #3 of 13

  
A galley overview with the icebox liners, countertop and insulation removed.

 

The countertop, box liners and all factory foam insulation is removed.

 

Photo #4 of 13
Evidence of moisture saturation of the original polyurethane foam. This view inside the freezer cavity (immediately following removal of the liner and foam) shows evidence of excessive moisture accumulation.   Note the wet (dark) fiberglass hull
   

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