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Patrick Twohig
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Cleaned up my galley, I picked up the cutting board and found this space.  I have no idea what it is, or what it is used for.  Doesn't look like an icebox: 

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KachemakRa
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Dolphin, DE 32--insulated double-decker cool storage.

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June 28, 2014 - 8:43 am
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That space is a royal pain in the a** . I think it was built as a quick and dirty ice box say to throw the sodas in or such.. However it doesn't have a drain and is a pain to clean up. We ended up using it as dry storage but that is problematic as you are constantly getting water into it from the sink when you spray or spill some on the edge of the sink and it runs over and into the compartment. Then it will never dry out because the lid is on it and everything in there will mildew and mold. If not looked at daily or weekly you will end up with a mess and the bottom will be a grungy mess from mildew , mold and cockroaches that seem to love it in there also. So make it one of your check and clean spaces on a weekly basis and you will have no issue. 

 

When we first got the boat I thought it was a cool space. Now I just wish that the had made a bigger space for the cooler compartment behind it for a fridge or freezer.

 

I see you have a seal under the lid on yours. Ours doesn't and that might make a difference in how easy water  runs down  into i from the counter top. You will have to let us know how your experience runs with that.

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I thought that it may be garbage storage and the stainless rod around the perimeter of the opeing was for holding a bag in place. still seems like a strange place to put something like that.

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I always assumed garbage, but figured it would be a pain to try to hold a back upright in it.  Yours has those rods, I might do something similar to make it work

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Thats interesting... We don't have any stainless rod thingy on ours and I never thought about using it as a trash can.. I will have to explore that thought. 🙂

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You could also fashion a canvas bag to the container and stitch the steel rod into it as some sort of liner so you can lift the contents back out.

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Ours has the metal ring and a drain.  We use it as garbage container but it is a lot of space for that...when we start cruising we might use it for something else, storage etc.  Incidentally, My boyfriend made a shelf with a rope attached for the space next to it...we have storage down below for infrequently used stuff.  Then have mixers and liquor above.  Can easily pull the shelf to get to stuff below when needed.  Works pretty good.

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okk... we need some pictures.. LOL... i can't picture what your describing....

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Ok...I'll be there this weekend so I'll get a couple of pics.  You just can't judge at the amount of rum and wine we have on board.  🙂  

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arrrrrrrgggghh.. thar be pirates there!!!!! Break out the Rum!!!!

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