What is a cooler?

[waterboy]

After having recently purchased a 191 F&S, I notice that the "Built-in cooler (25 qt.)" described in the list of standard equipment is actually a compartment in the port dash that has a drain. There is no insulation around the "cooler", but rather it's just a container. I'm wondering why this isn't described as a "drainable storage area" rather than a cooler. I would imagine that a cooler is something that actually keeps the items in it "cool".

This is a subset of a larger issue of the descriptions and equipment listings contained on the company website. I note that many are outdated or no longer accurate. Triumph has a great story to tell, so there should be an never ending effort to be certain that what is presented to those who actually want to buy the products have the needed information to make good decisions on purchasing their products.

[Whitto]

Isn't the cooler where Klink put Newkirk for attempting to escape from Stalag 13?

In Australia a cooler is called an Esky, just add ice and beer.

In New Zealand it's called a Chilly Bin, no ice needed 'cause it's cold there!

And if it's supposed to keep things cool it's a fridge in most places

[junkman928]

Thanks Whitto, Been a long day and needed the laugh

[Thfireman]

OK, But where is the cooler. My 195 DC is the same way, no insulation. Ice doesnt last but an hour on a hot day. But the drain works well. There isnt an insulated box on my boat so I still carry a real cooler with us.

[waterboy]

Thanks fireman, Perhaps I wasn't the only one that was actually interested in discussing the issue.

[Thfireman]

Yea, we may be the only two that are. It might have some insulation there under the seats but I cant tell. It doesnt fee, sound or act like there is any. And I know for sure there isnt a drop od insulation or cooler effect in the dash mounted "Cooler" so I think it could be called a drink bin but shouldnt be called a cooler. Like I said I just cary a regular cooler on board. Takes up some floor room but I know after 8 hrs on the water I still have cold drinks.