Boat Build: DIY Freezer [E117]

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[@SailLife]

Thank you for the shout-out, Matt :) Your freezer will work out great! I was a bit pressed for time when we were getting ready to leave Denmark, so I bought an Isotherm freezer (rather than building it like the fridge). That Isotherm freezer is the worst piece of overpriced crap we have on the boat. DIY is 100% the way to go :) Ava and I are looking for a new project boat in the US. If we don't find one this summer (looking on the East Coast), we might sail to the West Coast. So we might be in your neck of the woods next year - in case you'd like a hand with some oh glorious sanding ;)

[@TheDuracellProject]

Oh hell yeah! I’d love some help with oh so glorious sanding😉. your videos were really helpful. looking forward to seeing what kind of boat you find and if you make it out here, janni and I look forward to meeting you two.

[@hrofty]

You can embed strong neodymium magnets in the freezer body and lid to further improve the seal and prevent lid from rattling

[@RickoH_NZ]

Awesome idea!

[@markgreen7701]

A drain hole/valve might be a good thing to add. Alternatively, you could use a shop vac to clean it out...

[@brba]

In a fridge yes, in a freezer, not so important.

[@teeanahera8949]

No holes needed. Ever heard of a quick swish with a microfibre cloth? Why on Earth would you need a shop vac to get in there?

[@nafdani]

The certifiCAT was hilarious 😂👍

[@MikeC19100]

That was fun to watch the freezer get built in one video. It's clear that you had a good plan in place and that your careful measurements of the materials, and finish products were exactly what you needed to get the job done. While you were building the carcass I found myself tapping my toes to the music which was very nice to listen to and paired very well with the assembly segments. Nice work all around for this video.

[@jordanbey870]

Your knowledge and skills are insane..you must be doing projects like this forever..

[@sailinggreenpearl2571]

"Im not participating in this". Gold. You guys are awesome.

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

By now you have earned the equivalent of a masters degree in vacuum bagging and peel ply application and removal. Ha! Keep up the fine work.

[@daveffs1935]

That was a cool project. Matts such a chill guy, it makes watching easy.

[@Bowman339]

I like the simplicity of design and custom fit. No holes and plumbing where a bucket and sponge does the job. Just clean, simple and robust.

[@wilfwilliams]

Love it that you gave props to @sailLife you are a real gentleman.

[@frederickschuster7453]

Make sure the exterior of the insulation is sealed 100% vapor tight, otherwise vapor can migrate between the layers and condense, and eventually freeze. A bead of sealant in all the exterior insulation joints should be sufficient, or thickened epoxy. Also vapor-seal all penetrations for refrigerant lines, etc.

[@markhuston9250]

I have just powered thru every episode in the last two weeks. What a ride! What a couple! I very much enjoy living vicariously……….along side you. I envy all you have done with the dream, the build and the channel. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheDuracellProject]

thanks, Mark, and welcome aboard :)

[@calmauric8218]

He's a technical, capable lad. What a valuable resource to have online

[@bryanwatt9751]

I built a fridge for my boat at the beginning of this season, inspired by this channel and Mads! BTW, look at PIR foam- it has twice the thermal performance of open cell polystyrene. And don't forget a vapour barrier on the 'warm' and humid side (outside)!

[@rocketappliantist4969]

You could lay a small foam mat in the bottom of the freezer as well if you're worried about denting

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Awesome job, Matt under the watchful eye of the Inspector!! 🐈🐈👍👍😂😂🤣🤣

[@ElleKendra]

Matt trying not to laugh at Dani's 'Dad' jokes is quite entertaining.

[@SoarNC]

be sure to consider maintenance and repair. Also no air spaces between the walls and your insulation. you can get condensation, mold, etc.

[@mavwrik4605]

Hello there. I remember awhile ago you asking for suggestions for a name for the boat. Your cat is such a big part of your channel & giving approvals of all the renovations you have completed. Have you considered just naming the vessel "The Inspector"?

[@chicobicalho5621]

"The Inspector" sounds cute for us here, that know the Le Paws joke, but when the boat is moored somewhere it may seem authoritarian, even a bit pretentious, as if Matt and Janni are "inspecting" things wherever they are, when in truth only Le Paws has that function in the family. : ⁰ ) Besides, people may be asking them all the time: -"so, what are you 'inspecting' after all"?

[@TheDuracellProject]

Good point😂

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Great job Matty

[@melvinsdad191]

Superb choice in music this week guys! Love the project. Day 1 viewer!

[@TheDuracellProject]

Wow, that takes stamina being with us from day 1😉

[@taffythegreat1986]

The cubic capacity of the freezer box doesn’t look that big for a worldwide cruise. Especially if you’re going to have more than the two of you. You’re doing a great job and love watching your videos 👍👍

[@TheDuracellProject]

it's enough for us!

[@wadeshore]

You two always put a smile on my face 😊

[@oliverliddell613]

I have read the comments. You may want to rethink? Your freezer is so fundamental. A drain hole is necessary and some of the other comments seem relevant as well. Nonetheless I love what you did. Personally I have have a love hate relationship with freezers on boats. I hope yours works well.

[@fuzzyjax]

Building a freezer. I love this Channel. Go Matt!

[@andrewmoylan6295]

Mate, you're all over it. It's awesome work, Matt.

[@rayb3117]

Great episode. And good job for the shout to Mads for his inspiration on his freezer project. Mads is a great guy who is somewhat of a jack of all trades.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

"Sticky Goop" galore episode... so chill. :0) A baked freezer... sounds contradictory.

[@35manning]

Matt and Mads sitting in a crows nest, K-I-S-S-I-N-G... Enjoy your O'Glorious sanding as we enjoy wwtching you both.

[@johnnydfred]

4” insulation: nailing the BTU loss/thickness sweet spot. 👍

[@davidbroman8391]

Wow! This episode gave me the chills!

[@TheDuracellProject]

nice!

[@New.Adventures.Sailing]

I love how Matt is driving to the lumber yard still in his work gear, gloves and all. No need to break stride, keep the momentum going. @saillife is one of my favorites too.

[@brba]

Of course you drive to the lumber yard in work gear. I'm not going to wrestle with building materials in a Hugo Boss.

[@New.Adventures.Sailing]

@@brba Did you notice that he wrestled styrofoam.

[@chrisfrench8323]

enjoyed the music

[@mikefriend7570]

Excellent video. You're always very clear in your explanations of what you're doing. Great project

[@Randy375]

Oh my gosh Matt you’re building an absolute masterpiece. Super impressive

[@ThoughtfulWander]

I sure hope the Inspector provided a bit of catitude when denied the right of Inspection! 🤣🤣😂😂👍👍🐈🐈

[@gregepp3082]

Nice Matt! I have never even considered considered making a freezer before. Mila is already asking questions...

[@imabeliever244]

"You have to ask her...I have no idea what she's doing here." Literally rolling on the floor here!!! Thanks so much for that, Matt! 🤣

[@Ian_Christensen]

It's gonna be exciting to see how much the 'Cruising helm' weighs when it's done compared to when you got it. I feel like you're building pretty light!

[@andrewjenkin7684]

Stainless hinge lid with good seals and hidden magnetic latch,strong enough to hold it in a sea state. Clean and simple.

[@robmclaughlin420]

What are we ever going to do when Matt is done fiberglassing? Love watching this build.

[@gandalf2439]

Fantastic project Matt , never seen a freezer constructed . You made it look so simple

[@timwebb8153]

RC model airplane enthusiasts use that superglue/accelerator all the time on foam models. I can tell you from personal experience that it works!

[@sebell69]

I am all caught up with the videos (no more binge watching 8( I will have to wait for wed

[@TheDuracellProject]

welcome aboard!

[@kronopolis7]

One thing I have found in my many projects is having certain wearable items readily available from just about anywhere. I hate it when I find the perfect piece to do exactly what I need it for and later only to find out it is not made anymore.

[@scottlundin1658]

Jim Brown of trimaran fame might be the originator of the top loading foam "cooler" for low/high tech offshore boats.

[@captainborchik3141]

did freezer same way , last year took a part and installed 1" vacuum panes R60 + armaflex insulation

[@jonathanlewis1352]

While a huge fan of the Inspector, I appreciate you curtailing the conversation. No pun intended. While a no fridge, no freezer cruiser, I still enjoyed the segment.

[@TotalBoat]

Great work, the freezer is looking awesome.

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Fab progress, that’s a great sized freezer 👌 much love from England

[@oscarw9889]

Great work on that freezer! If you are going to put a drain in it, I would try to make it such that you can fit a bucket under the drain rather then let that nasty water drain in the bilge when you go for a deep clean on it.. It only takes one time to smell that in your bilge and you know right away.... Loved the 'inspector' bit and Matt's reaction on not wanting to comment ...🤣🤣

[@johanvaningen2678]

Job well done Matt. Love to see you working on Duracell. 👌

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Congratulations on the baby

[@teresalewelling7318]

Thank you for sharing this with me. I just loved it and I love all your video’s.

[@TheDuracellProject]

Thank you so much!

[@SophieStepfordSailing]

4:53 she's looking after mum!

[@kathrynaston6841]

For cabinets, it seems like IKEA box cabinets would be an interesting hack to build/modify cubbies and cabinets

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video

[@Brian-os9qj]

You guys are too cool. Nice work, looks professional.

[@klausgriebl1746]

Great Job

[@jeffhudson4817]

Nice work sir. Slowly but surely. Looking forward to the next video.

[@jeffvalero]

The soonest I started to watch this episode I was thinking that Mads at @SailLife did the same thing. Very cool that you gave them some credit!!! Can't wait to see ya'll out there sailing!!!

[@hedleyjackson5131]

And there was me thinking you were competing with Aladino for best cold storage!! Nice work.

[@Cranston0]

You should add a radiant barrier to the outside of the box. Might make it more efficient and cut down on the foam from transfering some of the ambient IR energy from the boat. For closer to the equator...

[@robertwall2548]

Nice work! That Inspector, always into something. Now it's supply stores. Might be out of its jurisdiction for compliance checks!

[@johntenhave1]

Lovely work, Matt!

[@jeremyduncan3654]

Looking good!

[@brenthann2623]

that was an awesome build. good job and good luck.

[@alangurman3961]

Too much advice. Some people almost demand to have the project done their way. This guy is very knowledgeable. I bet he has done all his homework.

[@madeonwater]

..too much advice, too.

[@johnnydfred]

Yeah your bet is the smart, uptown money. For those following this effort for some time, Matt’s mom knows more than most of us. 😂

[@fredcauley4633]

I like your meticulous planning on each project, it will serve you well in less problems on the water.

[@VelcorHF]

Old sailors love dropping knowledge all day, especially when not needed.

[@businessexcellence2395]

Love your work Your freezer design has raised some old ideas I should share In the old days, freezer rooms often had concrete floors on the ground and suffered from “frost heave” when the moisture in the ground was frozen through proximity to the freezer itself. As ice expands, the concrete floors tend to lift up I am concerned that whilst you have thermally insulated the freezer, you have allowed moisture in the air to freeze in that insulation with potential “frost heave”. I wonder if a light epoxy seal around the outside might avoid this problem. Keep up the good work and greetings from Australia Peter

[@joecioe8566]

Nice job Matt. It looks like it will work well, more than enough insulation and a well-designed lid.

[@skipbaker529]

Nice job!

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

Great job! Again!

[@paraweir]

Great job guys...

[@jurisvilde2151]

Well done.

[@ingostahlmann484]

..what a nice work!!

[@tonycampbell9648]

Nice work guys very cool freezer!

[@tonysimmons217]

“CertifiCAT”. Very clever

[@NoBullshitJustGaming]

Ohhh Glorious sanding

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done Matt very interesting video enjoyed it immensely 😊

[@sailingsvcabo450]

Your wife is correct. You could have easily purchased a portable plug in freezer to fit that custom sized space.

[@raymondhafsten5731]

Amazing by the time this project is finished I envision a sail into Monte Carlo harbor for the F1 race with Mr and Mrs in evening Tux and floor length...son with U Washington nanny...stepping on the dock holding Baccarat cognac crystal and vintage cognac...that aside the cooling function needs to be rugged and easily serviceable and back up...would concur drain capable

[@TheDuracellProject]

That’s quite a vision, but not really us😂

[@raymondhafsten5731]

@@TheDuracellProjectOk I'll take the edge off... Matt stepping off at Monte Carlo Harbor you can have your three day beard and Converse gym shoes in lieu of patent leather but Mrs as originally visioned...btw it's the vision of your boat mods that caused my vision without any artificial stimulation...😃

[@johnbowen2963]

NICE JOB MAN

[@mckenziekeith7434]

There are some construction adhesives that work fine with polystyrene foam. I was considering gluing poysyrene to the concrete floor of my barn at one point. I didn't do it but I did test a small section. It was 2" polystyrene on concrete with sheathing grade plywood on top. It felt rock solid.

[@robertgarbe6348]

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the concept of cold air "falling out of a front loading freezer" does not include the fact that AIR has very little latent heat and thus removes essentially NO "cold" from the freezer at all. It is the contents of the freezer that holds the most cold, as it were. The primary issue with many or most front loading freezers is less R values in the sides and door and leaky door seals. AND 6 inches is better than 4. Plus Polyiso has a much higher R value.

[@jamesavery9236]

There are foam-safe super glue products out there that won't melt the XPS.

[@jimedson3853]

Interesting video. Similar to one that Alidino made for Magic Carpet II although I think his was just a refrigerator. Thanks for the video . 👍👍😁😁

[@GeorgeGraves]

(4:15) The best part :)

[@bubbleobill267]

The parent jokes have started already!. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jpdj2715]

Great build - but. If you want to make long ocean passages where you probably want some crew to help keep peace of mind during the journey then it seems small in internal volume. I know a freezer is not a fridge, but. I'd also argue a freezer does not have to be under the kitchen sink, necessarily, because generally, you'll not prepare meals from deep-frozen ingredients. So, what was your design brief? The answer may be in the video. I played it twice, but got distracted a few times in both cases.

[@teeanahera8949]

This is where you need to talk in metric. 0º is freezing point and would not make it a suitable freezer, greater than -18º would make it a deep freeze.

[@jens186]

hahaha "cubic foot" ist realy crazy for european guys.. so funny.. greeetings!

[@lifewithmedicalsupportdogs4506]

Only thing i did not get was how your going to mount and route th cold plates without adding any holes. And a drain in a top loader is super helpful for those times it not frozen

[@TheDuracellProject]

We will be adding holes

[@davidsherman5222]

Do not make a bubble when gluing flat surfaces together. Your glue lines need to be open on the ends to allow the air to escape. When the air can escape you end up with less bubbles and much better adhesion

[@Peter-jo3wt]

Explaing glue-theory to the master...

[@jojopetitpecheur2368]

Bonsoir. Concernant les restes de l'épave, il s'agit des restes d'une Renault de type estafette fabriquée entre 1959 et 1980. C'est facile, j'en ai une mais en très bon état elle.

[@mikemurel1917]

Certificate? I don't need no stinking Certificate! 😅. Marine refrigeration is obscenely expensive, making it well worth this experiment .

[@leonardodearaujo1828]

I build 2 surf's board using this XPS foam.

[@Progress888]

show us your certifi cat. Matt: I'm not participating in this. 😂😂😂

[@ATAP...AnotherTime]

👍

[@nytrocircus]

As we all know, schlepping around cans and bottles of beer is a hassle, so where is the onboard kegerator going to be located? And will the 'extra' carbon chain plate be used as a lifting davit to onboard the fresh kegs?

[@sailor5026]

Great