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Holiday Spirit
If past years are anything to go by, this office will soon be awash with requests to supply parts and organize repairs to systems on moving-targets of vessels that are flitting from island to island day by day. Our efforts will no doubt be exacerbate...
Sun-Day Racers
By connecting a solar panel to a battery (for simplicity this blog will ignore the presence of a controller/regulator or blocking diode) we create an electrical circuit, which by definition suggests something that starts and ends at the same place. A...
Mummy, the batteries have melted!
Apart from greatly reducing their life-span, storing and/or cycling batteries in elevated temperatures can greatly enhance the possibility of a thermal runaway situation in AGM batteries, as can using incorrect charging parameters. But thermal runawa...
Parallel Thinking Blown Sky High
In “traditional” flooded batteries, two lead plates, one positive and one negative in each cell, are suspended dangling in a bath of electrolyte with nothing but liquid between them. In this type of battery, there is indeed the possibility that the p...
My Mate Chris
Now, I am as much an admirer of Jimmy Buffett as any other boatie, but there was a time when you couldn’t set foot on a beach or tie up at a dock without hearing the strains of Margaritaville and other favorites. Quite frankly it all got a bit too mu...
Start 'Em Up!
Part 1 Electrical motors powered from single phase alternating current (AC) have one big dilemma, and it’s because the current is alternating between positive and negative. If no provision is made to encourage it to do otherwise, the rotor of the mot...
Decisions: Smoked Phish or Byrned curtains?
1) it has only four strings,2) you plonk along playing only one note at a time, and 3) if you make a mistake no one notices! Perfect. The choice was made. So, now that I’d settled on being a plonker, I needed to see some live action in order to analy...
A Good Whacking
The Frigoboat Keel Cooler refrigeration system is a case in point. The actual Keel Cooler component is a condenser/heat exchanger that is the external component of a thru-hull fitting and is mounted on the exterior of the boat, under water, and is de...
On the Road Again
Interest was high, but the level of customer participation, the actual act of making a purchase, is too early to gauge. There were many “oohs” and “ahs” for the Solara walk-on panel that we had laid flat at the foot of the steps on our display, and a...
Gauge Talk
The following refers specifically to MarinAire products, but the principles apply to all marine air conditioning units. There are two actual gauges; one connected to the high pressure side of the compressor, and one to the low pressure side, and they...
Something's Bugging Me
In my first season running a sailboat in The Caribbean I was faced with the dilemma of an approaching hurricane out in The Atlantic. It was September after all, so not unexpected, and it was forecast to eventually veer northwards and again not bother...
Hurry Up and Wait
And that is what I got, a long wait, only realizing the joke when the sniggering reached a level that triggered my suspicions. Another long wait back then was at Easter each year preparing to launch for the yacht club’s first dinghy races of the year...
Opps My Mistake!
Back in 1999, after a journey lasting 10 months, the $125m Mars Climate Orbiter which, as its name implied was supposed to orbit the red planet and gather climate and other information, was seen to venture a little too close to the planet surface for...
Flexible Solar Panels - Are They Any Good?
But what all those people are saying in effect is, unfortunately, that the flexible panels they bought were of a lesser quality than desired for marine use. At some point we all have succumb to advertising claims that make a product sound too good to...
What a Wallop!
So that’s that. Until further notice, Coastal Climate Control will no longer be offering Solara Standard Series panels, from 12 watt through 80 watt. It’s a shame really. We only saw a small return on these small panels as they were quite expensive t...
A Burning Desire to Help
On one such occasion the tranquility was interrupted by the sound of emergency vehicles; mainly fire trucks judging by the sirens. Something was afoot close by, and human nature being what it is, I searched the internet for a means to listen in to th...
Introducing RELiON Lithium batteries
We are proud to offer RELiON Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, dedicated to high performance energy solutions for serious yacht and RV owners. They are available in standard industry sizes. Custom sizes available upon request. These batteries ar...
Trouble in Paradise
A capillary tube (cap tube) refrigeration system contains a very precise amount of refrigerant. There is no reservoir or holding tank for excess refrigerant, and over-charging will inevitably result in poor performance. The system will be either perf...
10 Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Boat’s Refrigeration
3. It’s using too much energy The older DC powered systems using the Danfoss BD3.0 and earlier compressors (or even the humungous, clunky holding plate systems that pre-date the 12v revolution) were great in their day, but their day has passed. Syste...
Well Blow Me Down!
This bit may be a tad difficult to comprehend, but whereas the heat that the evaporator removes from a fridge or freezer is very cold, that very same heat magically transforms to become very warm at the condenser. That’s why I love this stuff ...
Making the Most of Bank Charges
Charging Diodes. Many vessels have separate battery banks for the house supply, engine start, thruster, etc. Shore power chargers typically have multiple outputs, each isolated from the other so that separate banks can be charged simultaneously, but ...
A Re-Volting Thought
In theory, as the 12v battery is depleted it will be recharged from the traction battery, and when the traction battery gets low the built-in generator will kick in and charge it up. So, in theory if I leave the Volt switched on I could have 110v AC ...
Air It Up!
We can break down the process into three stages: Application – Installation – Operation Application: Do you want it to be a meat locker down below at noon on a 100° day? Or do you just want a bit of cool, dehumidified air for sleeping at night? Hopef...
A Walk on the Wild Side
England in November can be a tad cold and claggy, but walking in the beautiful countryside at this time of year proved be a pleasant experience, having donned suitable attire and being prepared for a drenching without warning. However, it was soon ev...
I Think, Therefore I Am ... I think
Just imagine: a glob of air is sitting there in the sky, just enjoying life and looking at the clouds, when all of a sudden it is assaulted by a blade travelling at high speed and is split into two air masses. The lower air mass sees the wing passing...
Frozen Dreams
For those of you snowbirds currently basking in warmth and lathered up with sunblock, this will serve to reinforce the notion that you shouldn’t start heading north anytime soon. In the years leading up to 2019 BC (Before Covid), boats would be sold ...
Time is Now for Lithium Batteries on Your Boat
Lithium batteries have far more useable capacity than lead acid; charge much, much faster; offer better support for heavy loads; are about half the weight; and have a cycle life many times that of lead acid equivalents; to name just a few attributes....
Ay Caramba!
The turning point came as I was working on the side of the engine and could not banish the image in the corner of my eye of the owner sitting on the settee, leaning forward and scrutinizing every move I was making. This couldn’t continue, and soon it...
Fake News in The Pipeline
There were all sorts of strange war-related artifacts left around after the second world war in the area of south east England where I grew up. This was in southeastern Kent, which was given the nickname of Hellfire Corner due to its proximity to the...
Pissing in the Harbor
The objective of the cooling water discharges on these sailboats seems to be quite the opposite to the powerboats. Now the trend appears to be to install mini cowlings over the discharge thru-hulls in order for them to be noticeable in various ways, ...
Diodes DeMystified
Although some specialized large panels may incorporate a number of By-Pass Diodes in an attempt to mitigate some effects of total shading, that is not their primary purpose. They are there as a safety device to prevent heat damage to cells if those c...
Solar Myth Busters - Revisited
MYTH 1 - Glass solar panels with aluminum frames are the most efficient. BUST - No, no, no! The type of cell determines how efficient a solar panel is, not how it is constructed. Coastal Climate Control offers three types of panels: aluminum-framed g...
10 Steps to a Perfect Refrigerant Charge
2. Do not have someone attempt to asses refrigerant charge level by weight. These small systems contain a ridiculously small amount of refrigerant, and it is impossible to weigh in refrigerant accurately, especially if the boat is rocking. Moreover, ...
High From Amsterdam
I wish flights could be quicker though, but there is no supersonic service any more now that Concorde has been mothballed, and Coastal Climate Control couldn’t afford that luxury anyway. So, we’re stuck with flying commercial airlines at subsonic spe...
Solbian Solar Panels on Hylas 54 Genevieve
So, we had a curved frame of stainless rail welded to the top of the Simpson Davits which matches the existing Hylas rails. Over that is a GRP [fiberglass] panel color matched to deck GRP to act as structure to attach the semi flexible solar panels (...
Off to the Moon? Don’t forget the Sextant!
In the lead-up to the Apollo 11 moon landings, the Apollo 8 mission has been described as the most dangerous while carrying the most risks of the unknown. Apollo 8’s mission was to get to the moon, orbit it ten times, and return the astronauts safely...
Love Hertz
Typically, onboard generators are synchronous devices. In other words, they must run at a fixed speed to be able to maintain the correct frequency of alternating current (AC). That’s 60 Hertz (Hz), or cycles per second, in North America, and 50 Hz in...
Won't Get Cooled Again
This article will focus on small air-conditioning systems that are suitable for sleeping cabins or for small boat applications. With a small air conditioning unit, the DC current draw is low enough that they can usually be powered by an engine altern...
Air Conditioning + Your boat + Batteries = Great Summer!
Any air conditioning unit can run from lead-acid or lithium batteries through an inverter. The issue is whether this is practical and economical considering batteries will need to be recharged at some point. For overnight use in sleeping cabins, wher...
Shining Some Light on Lithium Battery Systems
Prismatic cells with lithium iron phosphate chemistry (LiFePO4) come in many shapes and forms, but a popular size is of around 100 amp/hours with a voltage of 3.2 volts or thereabouts, so four are required wired in series to make a nominal 12 volt 10...
Power Basement
With these six transfer switches set at Mains, power is diverted from the main Breaker Panel, through these transfer switches, then back to the Breaker Panel and on to the circuits. With the transfer switches set for Inverter, the mains power is deli...
RIP Holding Plates
Holding plates are basically a tank containing a solution that is designed to thaw at a particular temperature. Included also is a coil of tubing through which a refrigerant circulates at very low temperatures when the refrigeration system is running...
Full Speed Ahead!
While perusing the promotional material published by what appears to be the sole manufacturer of marine variable speed self-contained air conditioning units, the claim of 50% energy savings leaped out at me right away. But on reading the small print,...
Beware of the Speedy Meanie!
Observing these two got me to thinking how this speed disparity relates to the variable speed compressors we have now in both refrigeration and air conditioning systems. If there’s not much work to do, then why not slow the compressor down and run it...
What a Week
Commissioning Week is a week of events, almost entirely within the Academy grounds, that culminate with the Midshipmen 1st Class graduating and receiving their commissions as Ensigns in the US Navy, or 2nd Lieutenants in the US Marine Corps. For the ...
Magnetic Personalities
Outwardly, the only sign of anything untoward was a small blister in the top foil, but an autopsy revealed a connecting track beneath the blister reduced to cinders, and two tiny zap holes in the aluminum backing plate. Where the lightning went from ...
Breaking News!
These bills would also require manufacturers of high-end appliances to allow any service company to repair their products, not just those sanctioned by the manufacturer. This sort of regulation will be welcomed wholeheartedly by geeks like me who jus...
Current Affairs - Making the Right Connections
For my testing I connected five brand new Group 31 batteries in parallel with equal length straps. The first set of tests was with Firefly AGM’s, followed by identical tests with RELiON lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, as I was curious to ...
Get used to it
When backing up I’m nonchalantly expecting a radar device to start beeping if I get too close to anything, a luxury that’s usually non-existent in the level of rental car I’m lumbered with. The first sounds of contact I’d hear would be the scrunch of...
Charge of the Lightweight Brigade
LiFePO4 batteries exhibit very different charge characteristics to lead-acid types. They can accept a very high charge current, and will do so for the entirety of the charge, and then effectively switch themselves off when full. You can see the diffe...
Holiday Spirit
Sun-Day Racers
Mummy, the batteries have melted!
Parallel Thinking Blown Sky High
My Mate Chris
Start 'Em Up!
Decisions: Smoked Phish or Byrned curtains?
A Good Whacking
On the Road Again
Gauge Talk
Something's Bugging Me
Hurry Up and Wait
Opps My Mistake!
Flexible Solar Panels - Are They Any Good?
What a Wallop!
A Burning Desire to Help
Introducing RELiON Lithium batteries
Trouble in Paradise
10 Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Boat’s Refrigeration
Well Blow Me Down!
Making the Most of Bank Charges
A Re-Volting Thought
Air It Up!
A Walk on the Wild Side
I Think, Therefore I Am ... I think
Frozen Dreams
Time is Now for Lithium Batteries on Your Boat
Ay Caramba!
Fake News in The Pipeline
Pissing in the Harbor
Diodes DeMystified
Solar Myth Busters - Revisited
10 Steps to a Perfect Refrigerant Charge
High From Amsterdam
Solbian Solar Panels on Hylas 54 Genevieve
Off to the Moon? Don’t forget the Sextant!
Love Hertz
Won't Get Cooled Again
Air Conditioning + Your boat + Batteries = Great Summer!
Shining Some Light on Lithium Battery Systems
Power Basement
RIP Holding Plates
Full Speed Ahead!
Beware of the Speedy Meanie!
What a Week
Magnetic Personalities
Breaking News!
Current Affairs - Making the Right Connections
Get used to it
Charge of the Lightweight Brigade
Stats &
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Boats 131' or Longer are Considered "Super Yachts"
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Cruising vs. Retirement Home
A 2004 study has confirmed that joining a cruise ship after retirement is cheaper than retiring to a retirement home.
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Good Luck and Bad Luck Omens on a Boat...
Good luck and back luck omens are different on a boat than on dry land. For instance, whistling on a boat is expected to bring upon strong winds and is therefore considered bad luck. Bananas on a boat are also seen as bad luck especially on fishing boats. It is thought that fish do not bite on a hook if there are bananas close by. Finding a cat on a boat on the other hand is considered good luck, even if it is a black cat. Cats eat rats and keep the boat clean and safe.
17th Century Vessel - The Only One of it's Kind
Vasa is a Swedish warship that is known for sinking in 1628 and being recovered in 1961. After spending centuries in the water, this boat was still completely intact and in good shape. It is actually the only vessel left from the 17th century. This boat now lies in the Vasa Museum of Stockholm which was built as a tribute to this ship. It is now one of Sweden’s most popular attractions. It receives almost 30 million tourists.
Boats Have a Life Expectancy
Usually, cargo ships that sail in the oceans can have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years. Sailboats are meant to be used for 30-40 years even if they are made of softer materials such as plywood or fiberglass. They are not deemed safe or stable after their expectancy.
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Overview of Marine Refrigeration from Coastal Climate Control Marine and RV refrigeration offered by Coastal Climate Control and made by Frigoboat and Vitrifrigo in both DC and AC/DC power supplies.
Vitrifrigo offers a wide range of Black Cabinets and Stainless Steel Cabinets and Drawer Units, all with integrated air-cooled Read More
Vitrifrigo offers a wide range of Black Cabinets and Stainless Steel Cabinets and Drawer Units, all with integrated air-cooled Read More
Coastal Climate Control offers MarinAire and Climma Coastal Climate Control offers two brands of Marine Air Conditioning.
MarinAire 110v and 230v water-cooled compact air conditioning, from 6,000btu to 24,000btu. Manufactured with great attention to detail, these units are quiet and easy to install and use. Each unit Read More
MarinAire 110v and 230v water-cooled compact air conditioning, from 6,000btu to 24,000btu. Manufactured with great attention to detail, these units are quiet and easy to install and use. Each unit Read More
Coastal Climate Control offers Solara and Solbian solar panels Coastal Climate Control offers two brands of solar panels - Solara from Germany and Solbian from Italy. These are both designed for the rugged environment of mobile applications - your boat, car, RV or trailer.
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They are both made with high Read More
Coastal Climate Control offers - Firefly and RELiON Coastal Climate Control offers two brands of batteries: Firefly and RELiON
RELiON are LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Batteries made in standard sizes to easily fit in the space you have available for traditional lead-based batteries. Add this convenience to a cycle-life Read More
RELiON are LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Batteries made in standard sizes to easily fit in the space you have available for traditional lead-based batteries. Add this convenience to a cycle-life Read More
Frigoboat Keel Cooler demonstration This demonstration rig has been used at many boat shows over the years as well as for training and sales purposes. The water in the fish tank can be set to any temperature, and is cooled by operating a pump Read More
RELiON Charging Video This video shows what charging voltages and routines are neccessary when changing to RELiON LiFePO4 batteries. Also includes advice on shore-power chargers, alternators, combiners and battery-to-battery chargers, and battery monitors.
RELiON LiFePo4 introduction from Coastal Climate Control. Introduction to RELiON lithium iron phosphate batteries supplied by Coastal Climate Control.
MarinAire 16K Start Load Tests Results of tests to see how a MarinAire 16,000 Btu marine air conditioning unit starts on mains power and from a Honda 2000i portable generator. Tests are done with and without EasyStart compressor soft-start device.
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Mechanical or Digital? Choose Your Ideal Thermostat.
Frigoboat offers both mechanical and digital thermostats to keep your marine refrigeration system performing at its best. Select the one that provides the level of control you require.
Secure your 10% November discount using code Read More
Frigoboat offers both mechanical and digital thermostats to keep your marine refrigeration system performing at its best. Select the one that provides the level of control you require.
Secure your 10% November discount using code Read More
Enjoy a 20% discount on all Frigoboat component systems using the coupon code BLKFRIDAY20!
Available items: Compressor/Condensers, Evaporators, Thermostats, and Refrigeration Accessories.
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Available items: Compressor/Condensers, Evaporators, Thermostats, and Refrigeration Accessories.
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Black Friday Deal!
Today get 20% off all Frigoboat components systems with coupon code BLKFRIDAY20!
Items include: Compressor/Condensers, Evaporators, Thermostats, and Refrigeration Accessories.
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Today get 20% off all Frigoboat components systems with coupon code BLKFRIDAY20!
Items include: Compressor/Condensers, Evaporators, Thermostats, and Refrigeration Accessories.
Shop components here: https://bit.ly/3YUqR2H
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you all a day filled with adventure, laughter, and gratitude.
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Customize Your Onboard Refrigeration with Confidence.
Choose from Coastal Climate Control’s versatile refrigeration kits, tailored for efficient cooling on the water.
For November, enjoy 10% off with code FRIGOFALL10.
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Customize Your Onboard Refrigeration with Confidence.
Choose from Coastal Climate Control’s versatile refrigeration kits, tailored for efficient cooling on the water.
For November, enjoy 10% off with code FRIGOFALL10.
https://bit.ly/3YMgBdU
Upgrading Your Boat?
For boats needing adaptable cooling solutions, Frigoboat’s evaporator plates offer flexible configurations to fit any icebox layout. Choose the best match for your insulation and save 10% in November using code FRIGOFALL10.
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For boats needing adaptable cooling solutions, Frigoboat’s evaporator plates offer flexible configurations to fit any icebox layout. Choose the best match for your insulation and save 10% in November using code FRIGOFALL10.
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Frigoboat is built on decades of engineering excellence. Offering a range of durable compressors for any cooling requirement and custom-fit evaporators for various installations, we make it easy to build a system that perfectly meets your needs—whether you’re cooling a Read More
Efficient Cold Air Management for Spillover Systems.
Frigoboat’s spillover thermostats keep air balanced between freezer and refrigerator sections by managing cold air circulation through a shared wall. Achieve ideal cooling control in every compartment.
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Frigoboat’s spillover thermostats keep air balanced between freezer and refrigerator sections by managing cold air circulation through a shared wall. Achieve ideal cooling control in every compartment.
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Choose the right control for your setup—either a mechanical or digital thermostat—to regulate your refrigeration system with precision. Spillover systems include a fan-controlled thermostat to manage air flow between freezer and fridge sections.
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Choose the right control for your setup—either a mechanical or digital thermostat—to regulate your refrigeration system with precision. Spillover systems include a fan-controlled thermostat to manage air flow between freezer and fridge sections.
For November, enjoy Read More
Choose Frigoboat's aluminum evaporators for flexible, high-performance onboard cooling solutions. Select from Bin, Horizontal, or Flat styles to perfectly fit your icebox and achieve efficient refrigeration or freezing.
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Be Ready for Any Situation with Frigoboat Spare Parts.
A well-stocked spare parts kit is vital for any boat. Frigoboat’s selection includes everything from zincs and control modules to circulating fans for even cooling.
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A well-stocked spare parts kit is vital for any boat. Frigoboat’s selection includes everything from zincs and control modules to circulating fans for even cooling.
Enjoy 10% off with code FRIGOFALL10 this November. Read More
What They're Saying
Ralph B.
Verified Customer
My wife and I and I drove to Coastal's Office, calling on the phone we were introduced to Maureen. She explained their new policies so we placed our order through the glass, paying over the phone... Maureen was a jewel, helping us every step of the way.
Redwood T.
Verified Customer
These folks will bend over backwards to make things work for your systems. They have the critical parts and they know how they work. Great customer service. Nothing in life is perfect but with integrity, knowledge and patience you can solve the hardest problems.
John T.
Verified Customer
I just wanted to pass on how pleased I was with your service, especially Maureen. I purchased my Frigoboat from you many years ago and it has worked flawlessly. I will do my best to pass on my experiences with your company.