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09-28-2004, 01:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,690
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cow coffins
i thought i'd give a heads up to anyone who is looking for a 120 quart igloo cooler............. Sams Club has them for, get this, 37 bucks  I picked one up for my buggy yesterday 
interior length is 34 inches long |
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09-28-2004, 02:16 PM
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fishing the pacific
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Port Townsend, WA
Posts: 993
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I got one as well....woo hoo. It is in the back of my SUV. do not have the full surf wagon yet.
-IWK
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Keep lines wet and tight in the pacific
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09-28-2004, 02:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: medfa,mass
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i'd like to get one  where are these guys located? |
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09-28-2004, 02:21 PM
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No Shorts On
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Bassachusetts
Posts: 1,109
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I saw the same ones (I believe) at WalMart this AM. Nice looking and in a variety of colors!
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Bob Thomas
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09-28-2004, 02:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Congers, NY
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Be careful with the Walmart,Sam's Club, BJ's Costco etc. coolers. I found out the hard way a couple of years ago they are not "Marine" grade coolers. It seems the cooler makers have a Marine grade and a lesser quality/cost "homeowner" grade with less thickness in the walls, less insulation, weaker hardware etc. They are still a bargain but will not stand up or perform anywhere near as well as a "real" marine cooler.
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09-28-2004, 02:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Nils - I agree and all it takes is one crack in the bottom and they get real heavy, real quick - ask me how I know  |
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09-28-2004, 03:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally posted by Nils
[BI found out the hard way a couple of years ago they are not "Marine" grade coolers.They are still a bargain but will not stand up or perform anywhere near as well as a "real" marine cooler. [/B]
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Me too.A buddy of mine and myself each grabbed a handle on one that was packed with littlenecks and the handle on my side broke off and the corner of the cooler hit the ground and cracked the cooler.They're only meant to hold a load,not to carry it.
But then again at 37bucks if you don't plan on hauling anything in it its totally worth it. |
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09-28-2004, 03:10 PM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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I have to get me a "cow coffin" my prize rode home in a half torn trash bag laying on a towel in the back of my new 4Runner....  now that should be good and ripe today, ugh...at least the fishy made it into the bait/beer fridge.... |
Used hard and put away dirty....
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09-28-2004, 03:23 PM
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Seal Control
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Caver, Ma.
Posts: 3,875
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I have the Wal-Fart cooler and yes its not a heavy duty one like the big igloos but I have loaded mine with 200 pounds fish and Ice and Have had no problems yet after 2 years!!
Yea I don't treat it like the good ones, but they seem ok so far and I am commercial
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"All my friends are Flakes!!"
BOATLESS 
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09-28-2004, 03:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Congers, NY
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Like I said they are still a bargain... They break easily and do not hold cold or ice like a real marine cooler...but if you are looking for a cheap short term fish box they are probably ideal. Just be careful trying to move it around with any kind of load in it and you should be fine.
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09-28-2004, 04:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,690
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moo moo I needed a cheap one
I agree these are the lower end "pine box' cow coffin, not the velvet lined, mahogany grained, brass handled cow coffin...
I blew th bank on my vanstaal this month |
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09-28-2004, 04:24 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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I have the green version of this cooler... stores my waders, korkers and jacket between trips... and works well for keeping fish on ice....
And acording to the label it holds 180 beers as well |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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09-28-2004, 04:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kingston, Ma
Posts: 2,294
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Oooh, Eben. I tell you what. Since you don't have a marine model cause you spent it all on the yuppie reel, I'll be willing to be a nice guy and trade you my two 120 qt marine igloos for that VanStall. I need a new paper weight for my desk.
Too many fish have met their fates in these coolers. More of mass graves than coffins. |
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09-28-2004, 04:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,690
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HA! cant do it.... i'm in love with this reel... 
they may be yuppie reels, but BMW's are yuppie cars and they handle like a dream  |
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09-28-2004, 05:37 PM
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Got Necco's?
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Franklin
Posts: 1,339
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180 beers Bryan?..I'm sold!
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HAMMER TIME!
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09-28-2004, 05:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 4,449
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OOh 180 beers...That would last me and Mikey like 23 minutes!
Later,
Rick
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John Redmond Thinks He's Smart By Changing My Avatar
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09-29-2004, 08:01 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Quote:
Originally posted by RIROCKHOUND
And acording to the label it holds 180 beers as well
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THATS IT????
What the hell am I supposed to do w/ that!
I guess its good for the kids Juice Bags.... |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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09-29-2004, 08:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: medfa,mass
Posts: 976
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i have a cooler from k-mart 20 gal i believe? ive loaded it with herrin an ice and then bass an blues on the way back, 2 yrs runnin never had a problem with it. its a little scratched from the rocks but its fine  ice tends to melt after a few hrs in the sun ;P but the water never rises above 40 in there |
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09-29-2004, 09:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
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Wal-Mart also. I was floored when two weeks ago my wife said she had something in the back of the van for me and it was one of those. It's the camo type green one though not the white one. I was pretty happy. It's in the back of the buggy now. Wally world has both the white and camo version for 37.99. |
Why even try......... 
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09-29-2004, 09:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,990
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Got mine at an estate sale. 162qt Marine with cutting boards and seat top. $40 Also got an extra large dock box for a friend for $75 Bigtime scores  Saved like $500 on just those 2 pcs |
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09-29-2004, 10:08 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Flap.. same one.. I like the green... less visible through the windows...
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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