No drama cooler thread!

[bronze_10]

So. . Coolers.. Go!

 

[GiddYupJoe]

I bought the AO’s on the recommendation of some of the forum members. I love the versatility of them and they work great for short trips. If you leave ice in them overnight I have had issues with the bottom soaking out and getting everything wet underneath it.

I will likely buy a soft side RTIC this year and see how that works for those longer occasions.

Assuming you were seriously asking

 

[Beachbummer]

El cheapo igloo soft cooler. We are rarely out for more than 6 hours. Holds out fine.

 

[bronze_10]

I was really asking... Lol

 

[ruztew]

My AO cooler had never leaked, contact AO for information on liner replacement

 

[John Mcpartland]

I just picked up a ice mule soft cooler. I haven't tried it out yet but you can smash it into small odd shaped compartments

 

[Dough]

My ao's all leak too. Replacement liner? Haha funny. At 23 bucks shipping each way. Igloo cheapo for me now. Better than soaking the boat.

 

[JBehrens]

For anyone who wants to keep a cooler in the forward compartment of a FX ski or under the bow seats in most boats the Igloo Marine Ultra 24 can't be beat for the price, got mine for about $30: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AJVOZTM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Add some Yeti Ice and this thing will keep ice for a full day in 110 degree temps on the Colorado river: https://www.amazon.com/YETI-Refreezable-Reusable-Cooler-Pack/dp/B01ACIAFEU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523481794&sr=8-2&keywords=yeti+ice&th=1&psc=1

Small and cheap, only downside is if you flip your ski the water from the ice will drain out of the top zipper, don't ask how I know...

 

[Julian]

I thought the "drama cooler" was going to be some sort of self help bitch and moan thread.....LOL

I think I have a cooler collecting problem...we have like 6-8 coolers of various shapes, capacities and materials! I need a "Coolers Anonymous" group......"Its been 2 weeks since I bought a cooler....but I drank a bunch of beer from one yesterday!"

 

[AlphaKap]

Any thoughts on converting one of the underseat compartments into an actual cooler with drain out?

 

[seanmclean]

AO cooler is high on my list, but I've read similar reviews of the liner getting soaked through. Usually resolved by the manufacturer, but you gotta pay to ship.

 

[bronze_10]

Any thoughts on converting one of the underseat compartments into an actual cooler with drain out?

Funny u mention this... I have a cooler under the seat of my 230 but am thinking about cutting it out like another member did.

 

[Brandon_SC]

We use the built-in bow cooler on our sx for day use. If camping & boating, my Rtic 65 goes to the camp site and stays. We just transfer food & beverages to the bow cooler for the day.

 

[JBehrens]

Any thoughts on converting one of the underseat compartments into an actual cooler with drain out?

I would think it could be easy to just modify a cheap igloo to fit, depending on what your going for. I have seen a M3 with an integrated cooler under a seat but it was just a cheap Igloo that Monterey attached a hose to for draining.

 

[Scuba_ref]

With much drama and fanfare I purchased the Wal-Mart knockoff to the Yeti . I have the 73 qt Ozark Trail and the softsided tote. Love them both!

 

[bronze_10]

With much drama and fanfare I purchased the Wal-Mart knockoff to the Yeti . I have the 73 qt Ozark Trail and the softsided tote. Love them both!

HEY! I SAID NO DRAMA!

 

[Dan_NC]

RTIC is on sale at the moment FYI. I have the RTIC 40 Soft Cooler for under seat storage. After measuring and checking almost every manufacturer, I came to the conclusion it was the absolute biggest I could fit and fully access. I also snagged a RTIC 110 for Bimini but it is so heavy I will likely never have it on the boat except for Bimini.

@Julian I saw your question on another thread, the RTIC has a far superior lid design to the Yeti. I had a friend with the Yeti 40 and it was like sticking my hand into a paper shredder to grab a drink.

 

[Jgorm]

Coleman Marine extreme. 120+ and it really holds ice all day. I don't even bother putting it in the shade. $80

 

[jcyamaharider]

Got the ozark trail 52 or 54 quart knock off yeti cooler. I love it for long weekends. For one day events I actually use the cooler that came with the boat.

 

[Shannon]

I am thinking of ordering this one today. https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers/roto-molded/RTIC-45-Blue Does anybody use this one and can chime in to how it works? thx