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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 01/31/2006 : 18:55:24

The captains mate has been researching AC options for the comming summer trips.

Peggy found this..[url="http://www.marineair.com/pdfs/L-2425B.pdf"]the cuddy marine ac unit.[/url]

Anyone with experience on this.

When figuring out where to put one, I considered...
a) down the forehatch (lift it out to use it with a cowl) drain overboard
b) port side cabin locker, drain into bilge.
c) install it under the port cockpit locker (in the area aft of the hanging locker.) drain into bilge.

and of course, need to get a mini generator to run it at anchor.

ideas?

TIA.

Joint Decision. (Sold)
PO C250WB 2005 Sail # 841.

Moved up to C34 Eximius

Updated August 2015

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atgep
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 : 05:28:45

Looks really nice. How much? That would be a perfect match to the Honda eu1000.

Edited by - atgep on 02/01/2006 05:29:11

Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 : 10:15:49

The unit is way too small. The 250 needs 10000 BTUs or more unless you sail close to the Canadian border. look at oceanbreezeac.com
Find Oscar's 250 AC installation in the archives. He put it under the aft berth. Conventional wisdom says to put it where you do not sleep.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 02/01/2006 10:17:24

Tradewind
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 : 16:40:20

10000 BTU seems large for the 250. I had a 5000 BTU window unit in my Cal 36 that didn't have a liner and it was more than sufficient in Florida.

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 : 17:02:33

I first went this route, bought the Haire 9000btu, vents out the hatch I made. Kept things cool but never less than 73 degrees (not bad for a hot summer day in Florida).

I liked the set up, and had a dryer vent for wet shoes and towels at the exhaust end of the hose, but I felt it took too much space in the cabin. While sailing put in head.
Now I use a regular $65.00 window AC unit and built a split frame around it so I can lift one side to get in and out of hatch. I think it is 5500 btu, meat locker conditions during the summer. Both need shore power.

Edited by - sailgal on 02/01/2006 17:20:55

Bay Tripper
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 : 19:55:26

I just purchased a unit like Sailgal. It cost $407.98 from EverythingHome. The unit has a 5" exhaust duct and I need to figure how to install it like Suzie did. I wired the boat with 30 amp service last year so that part is ready. The unit is a Soleus Moble air number MA9000AH.

One question for Suzie how do you secure the unit in the head.

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cathluk
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 : 13:40:55

The portable through the front hatch Cruisair we have cools down the C250 fine here in VA. You need a cabin fan to get the back berth cool though. Of course, that only works while plugged into power.

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 : 17:48:56

Bay Tripper, I roll the ac unit into the head, and place pillows on each side, this keeps it upright and unable to move. Only problem is when you need to use the head, ya have to move it out, but it only takes a minute and at least it is safe and secure otherwise. I installed 30 amp service a few years back.
As for the hatch, I used the original as my template, cut out the window and vent circle with a jig saw and covered the window with plexi glass. This way at dock we get light, and I made a curtain for night hours. The AC unit came with the round vent assembly so I attached that to the vent hole cut out. It has a cover when the AC is not being used.

Yup I cracked the plexi,

one of these days I'll replace it.

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Bay Tripper
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 : 19:40:31

Thank you Suzie for the picture and advise. I'm looking forward to using the unit this summer. My brother and I always take a trip in August. The hottest time on the Chesapeake Bay, but a great time to visit Annapolis and Baltimore.

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