Marine Coolers: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Are marine coolers truly any different than standard coolers? This is a common question from people shopping for a new boating cooler. After all, these can be anywhere from 50 to 100 percent more expensive than a similar sized standard cooler. It's natural to want to save money. There may not be a noticeable difference at first glance. However, there are indeed many differences between the two.
Fact #2. First, consider the conditions a marine cooler is often subjected to, as opposed to a standard cooler. This will help you understand why they need to be built differently. These coolers are exposed regularly to water. Sometimes it's fresh water, sometimes saltwater, but either way they're wet a good amount of time.
Fact #3. Marine coolers are designed and built to withstand harsher conditions. Many make use of a denser plastic or roto-molding, which is more durable. This allows them to be knocked around on a boat as it crashes through the waves, with less chance of the bottom corners cracking. They also make soft sided models, which won't hold ice as long, but can be better for smaller boats where space can be an issue.
Fact #4. These coolers are also often made with stainless steel hardware so they won't rust when exposed to saltwater day after day. If a standard cooler is used in a saltwater environment, the hinges will often rust and break after a relatively short period of time.
Fact #5. The ideal cooler for your needs will depend on the type of boat and the application. If you have limited space on your boat or often crowd it full of people, a soft sided unit might be a good choice. They can be squeezed to fit into nooks and crannies where hard coolers won't fit.