Engel

Got a 40ltr I want to put up in the cabin of my 6.2mtr Vagabond.

Worried about the shocks, slaps, constant up and down motion.

Does anyone run one in a smaller boat and if so have you had any dramas.

Don't want to f&ck it that's all.

Cheers


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Use one in my Haines

Mon, 2014-01-27 18:48

got a 40lt i use in my Haines 6.8m

I just either kept it around mid ships/helm and it seems to be good.

low down, on the keel.

i think if you had an ally boat the same size it may be an issue...

or if you drive like you stole it!

 

 

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I know a few boys that run

Mon, 2014-01-27 18:51

I know a few boys that run them in the allys. Doesnt seem to be a problem. What model ? Keep them dry they will rust haha

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Have used one in a truck for six years.

Mon, 2014-01-27 18:56

While you you don't get the extremes of rock and rolling in a truck, the jarring and vibrations of rough road work are worse than in a boat.

Ian

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Engels will handle the rough

Mon, 2014-01-27 19:10

Engels will handle the rough stuff,I would be more concerned about the rust,its the ONLY advantage waecos have over engel.I would talk to the couple that own Engeland in Balcatta,the most helpfull people you will ever have the pleasure of chatting with,they hire engels too if you need a spare on holidays.

Make sure no water goes in the top cooling vents,it will fry the electronics.

The man on the BCF add has one in his boat so it must be true!!!!!

Andrew

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 Have had no worries with

Mon, 2014-01-27 19:53

 Have had no worries with mine ,going over the Abrolhos .Seen some shit weather,and copped some good bangs .has never played up .

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got a 20 something litre

Mon, 2014-01-27 20:18

got a 20 something litre engel , old as Methuselah sitting on the bunk/cushion up front of the Noosacat, couple of straps to stop it flying around , runs like a champion, feeding it on a dedicated battery & solar panel

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 I have one in the truck that

Mon, 2014-01-27 20:30

 I have one in the truck that cops it big time going over acess gravel road.. Worse then a day on the water, watch the rust and should be all good