Crushed ice—preferred by fishermen—cools more quickly and packs better. A Dometic Eskimo Ice system produces up to 600 pounds (272 kg) of crushed ice per day to keep even the largest catches fresh. Ice is generated within minutes after starting the unit, and makes up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of ice per hour under normal operating conditions. The ice can be pumped through hose lengths up to 35 feet (10.6 meters), to nearly any location onboard, such as a fish box, drink box, or cooler.
All self-contained and remote Eskimo Ice systems have Smart Logic Digital Displays. A full menu of sensors and status lights monitor the system and will shut it off if problems are detected. The system automatically resets and restarts for certain key functions that can be triggered by extreme boat motion.