Best 12V Fridge for Marine Use

I had 2 engels I used in my boats. Did not last long at all. The salt water will kill it in no time. Trailblazer,Waeco,Engel, Evakool etc.. None will cope with being in a center console where saltwater spray will get on them. The wiring will go black in no time. Hinges will rust . Metal panels will rust and paint blister.

If it could be placed under the center consoles dash, out of the sun and away from salt water spray, Raised say 100mm off the floor, had the canvas travel bag on and the compressor/wiring sprayed with a suitable water inhibiting coating then you may have a small chance. My mate had 2 engels as fridge and freezer in a large forward cabin boat and even then he had all wiring done in tinned copper and everything soaked in lanoline. Completely out of the weather. Lasted for about 6 years and assume still going. Being out in a marine environment , open to the elemants and the salt water soon will destroy your engel. Had a trailblazer I used once on a large charter boat for 10 days. Out of the weather. About a month after checking it out at home after the trip I found corrosion on most metal parts and I had to rewire most of it. Under cover things might be alright. I wouldn,t do it again unless they were completely water proof.