I have a 2001 Carver Voyager (see avatar) and it originally came with a wetbar on the cockpit deck, which was gone prior to me buying the boat in 2006. I would like to add an icemaker in this spot. This would look like a mini fridge, but running the 1/4" water line is becoming an issue for me, mainly I don't want to drill a hole in the cockpit sole and have a permanently run line there. I would like to be able to remove the ice maker when not needed without an obtrusive plastic tube snaking up from below. the smaller, portable ice makers aren't large enough to do the job. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
DK that there is any alternative but to drill. Put down a piece of tape so as not to chip the surface. Fill the hole with resin or caulking and push in one of those caps like for running coax through walls (available at HD or marine stores). When (if) you remove the icemaker just pull the line back into the cap. I might go through the wall though instead of the floor so as not to create a drain hole into the bilge when the line is removed.
Well, you are going to need a waterline in order to make ice. Is there any plumbing that once went to the now non-existant wetbar that you can use? How about an external hose spiket? Maybe you can run a small line that screws on that like a garden hose, run it to the ice machine, then disconnect it when the ice machine is not on-board. Ice machines generally use a small diameter line like 1/4"
Thank you both. Both of your responses have just spawned an acceptable idea. On the side wall next to the sliding glass door is where the 110v outlet is located, along with a couple of rocker switches. This is easily accessible from the bilge area. I am going to look for a recessed box with covered plate (like those used for cable tv, phone, or hose bib) and install it there with a threaded disconnect. I can then add a 1/4 turn shut off on the main waterline feeding it at the pump. When disconnected and removed, there will be a finished plate on the wall. Thanks for the idea!
You can use one of those little shower head recessed deal with the pull out hose, just take the little shower sprayer off and put a small valve and an adapter. Either that or a spiket for a garden hose, then just get a garden hose to 1/4" adapter.............. You could also use one of those small hose coil hoses to go from the adapter to the ice maker.........
Sounds like you may be heading toward cutting a 2" hole and installing whatever (shower head recessed deal?) to cover up a 1/4" tube. With something like this it's clean, neat and you can just slide the tube back through when not in use.
Why dont you just take one of thr cheap portable icemakers that can be bought for about 150-200$ on fleabay? They do the job and have an internal tank for 2-3kg ice. And all you need is electricity. Cheap. simple and well sufficient to supply a patry of 10.
BTW, since you want this removable make sure you give some thought to how you'll keep it from sliding while underway.
I wasn't worried about the 2" hole, I really wanted to keep the look cleaner when the ice maker wasn't on the deck. Your white grommet is clean and I think that's what I will put inside the recessed fitting. Slide the hose back in when not in use, and if it's deep enough, I can put the 1/4 turn shut off in there as well. I like this too, if I can find a smaller box than the standard shower sprayer setup. I especially like the coiled spray hose thought. My buddy has one of them and I don't like it that much. Works well for a few people, but they aren't what I'm looking for. I have. There are a few ideas I'm playing with. The unit has adjustable feet, not wheels. The rear deck is carpeted so at least it won't slide, plus there is a small table that goes about 2 feet in front of it. My biggest concern right now is what will happen crossing bigger wakes. I'll work something out, I'm sure. Thanks again for all the input. Plenty of great ideas.
You might consider one of those straps you use to keep todlers from pulling tall furnature down onto themselves, but that may involve putting a piece of backer board behind the wall or at least a good molley or, if the unit lays flat against a wall velcro might be the easiest and removable..
new icemaker Our new icemaker, to be used in galley or out on rear deck : http://www.amazon.com/Countertop-Portable-Ice-Maker-EdgeStar/dp/B000QDU8JE Works awesomely and doesn't take up much room at all.
Ice Maker find another boat, like yours with an icemaker, ALL carvers, of the same model and year have the same wiring harness and pluming. The factory uses the wiring/plumbing based on the options purchased at the time of mfg. I have a 2000 and found the capped off water line for the ice maker under an inspection plate. Good luck
I have the quick connect water line under the deck. There is already a tee in place to feed the wetbar. The 110v outlet is already installed. The wiring/plumbing weren't the problem. I was trying to find an alternative to putting a hole in the sole and bringing the waterline above the deck. I have found my acceptable method with the products shown earlier in the post. Thanks for the reply.
