Make sure the freezer is placed on a flat, level, and solid surface.
"Level, eh?"
And this little tidbit...
Do not turn the portable freezer upside down, on its side, or 45° or more off level.
And there is this:
This portable freezer should not be placed in a built - in or recessed area. It is designed to be freestanding.
Maybe this ISN'T the right unit for a boat...