I agree it would be nice to remove the ice box but we elected not to in the name of actually making it into the water this year. I did seal up the outside access which was pretty easy (see Arthur Thread). We will use it as a "big cupboard" for food storage etc. The PO had modified the interior on the port side and built a countertop with a really nice top loading ice box. I will try and remember to get some pics next time out. That is if I can remove all the crap that in on that countertop!