How Keel Coolers Work

The GRIDCOOLER® Keel Cooler is mounted externally on the hull below the waterline. The engine coolant is circulated through the GRIDCOOLER Keel Cooler, which transfers heat from the coolant before it returns to the engine. The keel cooler is in constant contact with seawater to efficiently transfer heat.

Advantages

Closed circuit cooling system
  • Below the waterline
  • Low maintenance solution
  • Eliminates inboard heat exchanger, raw water pumps, seacock, seawater circuit, seawater piping, and strainer
  • Eliminates sand and silt buildup
  • Zero discharge solution
  • Eliminates potential contaminants entering seawater
90/10 Copper-Nickel
  • Naturally anti-fouling
Durable construction
  • One piece header design for maximum durability
  • Brazed throughout in a single operation with 56% silver, increasing flexibility and durability
Fernstrum® GRIDCOOLER® Keel Cooler recessed mount on a ship with a blue hull