Nordkapp Airborne 5.4 and 6.3 review: two compact family RIBs tested in Norway
The two smallest RIBs in Nordkapp's four-boat Airborne range, the 5.4 and the 6.3, put through their paces on the…
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The new C85 BD Nano from Penguin Refrigeration is one of the most advanced fridges in its field. Featuring a ‘Next Gen Nano Compressor’ made by Secop – a market leader in this field – this DC-powered fridge is claimed to be super-efficient. Secop’s Nano Compressor is half the size of its closest rival (the size of two apples) and is 44% more efficient.
Being a very low-vibrating low-noise compressor, it is the ideal solution for smaller and silent cooling units, like on-board fridges/freezers. Together with its advanced controller, this DC compressor preserves battery life during cooling. It is also the perfect choice for solar power systems where a high degree of off-grid autonomy is required.
Equipped with built-in low-voltage cut-out and high-voltage protection, the C85 ensures reliable performance. For a personalised look to your Penguin fridge, the black and grey doors feature a 3mm decor panel that can be changed or wrapped to match the boat’s interior, while the stainless steel version includes a fitting frame as standard. In standard form, it features a ‘Chromelock’ catch with a positive lock and vent position (for black and grey options) and a ‘Steelock’ catch for stainless steel models.
This Penguin fridge can also be integrated behind galley cupboard doors using the supplied sliding hinge kit. It is ideal for compact galleys due to its shallow depth of 470mm, as it is designed to fit flush under a standard 500mm countertop. Inside, LED lighting comes as standard, along with a 12.8L ice box (there is an optional larder fridge without an ice box), and two grill shelves with fiddle upstands and salad bins.
From £1,022 (inc. VAT)
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