ice maker in a 33 '

[dstallworth]

I have just bought a 33' Convertible and love it. I was wondering if anyone has installed an ice maker in their boat. I need to have one and don't have any ideas yet as to where to put it. Any ideas would be helpful. David

[Spidermw81]

There is a 33 FBC in Branford CT that I looked at briefly and he had an ice maker installed behind the bridge ladder I believe. Not sure on how it was powered or how the water was run to it but it seemed like a very nice option. It may have to be a custom install, I think I remember hearing that. Good luck!

[mikehedb]

My boat had one installed behind the bridge ladder at one time, but it was gone when I bought the boat. The had tapped into the boats fresh water system and installed a seperated 120v 25amp breaker on the electrical panel. I cannot tell you how well it worked but see no reason for it to be problematic if you have a generator.

[kwinters]

If you log onto Beachcomber Fiberglass Products you will see a custom made live well/ storage/fresh water sinf combo. Greatest thing ever made. You can either mount the ice maker in the side of it or I had the fresh water sink made just to hold one of the 11o camper models that sits in the sink and the faucet fills it as you need it as I only use it in the bahamas. The last place you want to put a icemaker is in the Salon. The heat from them is more than the A/C can overcome. Look for the Bertram withthe Tackle Center and the Glass Swim Platform to see how it looks.

[JohnD]

If you're looking for cube for happy hour, those portable ice makers do a good job and you could use bottled water (by the gal) instead of having to be concerned with the on-board tank. Also, they're about 1/10 the cost of an installed icemaker. do a google search on "portable ice maker"

[kwinters]

The one I bought is made by Emerson. I think we got it at sears or brandsmart.