Quick answers: How Long Do Appliances Usually Last? Washers, dryers, refrigerators, and dishwashers typically last 10-13 years. Gas ranges typically last around 15 years. Stovetops typically last between 15-18 years. Microwaves typically last 9-10 years.
Main Image: A sea chest is a kind of wooden case typically used by sailors aboard the ship to store their belongings. A sea chest is one of the personalized possessions of the sailor who decorated it with care during his free time on the ship. The sailor used the sea chest basically as the storage locker it is meant to be but additionally used it variedly as a workbench, seat or table.
Sea chests have been around a loooong time, but started to become popular in the 1980's by a few boat manufacturers building large trawlers and sportfishing boats. Their popularity is increasing today as builders of smaller boats with multiple raw water needs realize the value of a sea chest vs individual thru hull fittings.