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Title: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: 600 miles north on July 11, 2014, 06:14:52 AM
     I ran across this cooler and thought it would be very cool to have for the boat or home. Although a bit pricy, if it gets funded I might at least think about it. What do you all think?

http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/food-drink/the-coolest-cooler.asp

Brad
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: Dog on July 11, 2014, 06:29:02 AM
@600 miles north
Brad for me it's a non-starter as it doesn't have a humidor for cigars. I mean if we're gonna do this... let's go big or go home! haha... j/k... I can just imagine that thing on your boat!
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: getthenet on July 11, 2014, 07:19:48 AM
Just one ?  ;) ;)
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: RHYBAK on July 11, 2014, 07:41:08 AM
What was he thinking?????
No built in solar panel to keep it fully charged at all times????
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: johnny walleye on July 11, 2014, 08:14:42 AM
a little on the small side for most of us.
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: SgtCrabby on July 11, 2014, 08:22:34 AM
He might as well have added an ice maker so you never run out of ice.
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: T-Bone on July 11, 2014, 10:46:07 AM
I'm not sure how much that thing costs (probably a few hundo, at least), but I would guess the reliability of a cooler that is packed with electronics and is used primarily in a boat has an average mean time to failure of about 2-days. The inventive thinking is impressive though.

If I'm spending big bucks on a cooler, I'm going with a Yeti or similar product. I want a cooler to keep things cold, not be the life of the party.

Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: RHYBAK on July 11, 2014, 11:06:49 AM
Quote from: T-Bone on July 11, 2014, 10:46:07 AM
I'm not sure how much that thing costs (probably a few hundo, at least), but I would guess the reliability of a cooler that is packed with electronics and is used primarily in a boat has an average mean time to failure of about 2-days. The inventive thinking is impressive though.

If I'm spending big bucks on a cooler, I'm going with a Yeti or similar product. I want a cooler to keep things cold, not be the life of the party.

180 bucks you Party pooper
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: puckster_guy on July 11, 2014, 11:19:48 AM
Sounss lime just the ticket for me. After cleaning up the clutter in my boat...this will be just the thing I need to start a new clutter. Can I plug it into the 12v outlet to keep my ber cold? Or should i use the blender to make margharita's all day?.....decisions decisions...what to do?
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: Oarin on July 11, 2014, 11:51:16 AM
Interesting ideas, but if you just want to keep your beer and food cold Rambler and Ellen have the best. Not sure what it's called, but it has recessed areas to hold ice packs all over.
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: jackalofnar on July 11, 2014, 12:29:42 PM
I'll stick with my 6 day ice cooler.  Works great for beer and is long enough to hold a nice Laker.  We keep a small version in the boat for refreshments.  KISS applies here for me.  Too many things to break on that thing after bouncing around on the road in.
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: T-Bone on July 11, 2014, 02:19:36 PM
Quote from: RHYBAK on July 11, 2014, 11:06:49 AM
180 bucks you Party pooper

Then add the accessories...

And if I've never been accused of being something, that would be a party pooper. Full time, full on...I like to play hard, work hard, and sleep hard.

Someday the FTFO is going to catch-up with me.  :P
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: 600 miles north on July 11, 2014, 11:10:56 PM
LOL! I wanted to see the reaction you guys had to that cooler. All the things you were talking about were what I was thinking, cool idea. Sounds like a nightmare with all those electronics. For a party around the house would be kinda neat, but I have all the electronics and blenders already. Still would be a conversation piece. Not sure Kipawa is the place for such a thing... maybe the beach... now that might be a cool place for it!

I will be sitting on Kipawa a week from right now. We all know that good feeling... Now I need to get ready for it so we can leave when I want too! I will be back here even faster, we all know how that goes!

Cheers!

Brad
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: Tactical Fishing Co on July 15, 2014, 06:47:50 PM
On the boat we either run a Yeti or Engel cooler. Both have been great.
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: KSmithy72 on July 16, 2014, 08:19:32 AM
I heard a news report on the Coolest yesterday.  This guy has raised almost $5 Million since inception!  I guess he sold a few more than he hoped!

Nothing starts the day off right like a frothy walleye smoothie!

Cheers, Kevin
Title: Re: new cooler for the boat?
Post by: RHYBAK on July 16, 2014, 08:33:22 AM
Quote from: KSmithy72 on July 16, 2014, 08:19:32 AM
I heard a news report on the Coolest yesterday.  This guy has raised almost $5 Million since inception!  I guess he sold a few more than he hoped!

Nothing starts the day off right like a frothy walleye smoothie!

Cheers, Kevin

It's a gadget and guys love gadgets.