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Dragonfly
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Initially Posted - 03/24/2003 :  14:34:28  Show Profile
Awhile back I asked about A/Cing on our boats, there was a nice thread about someone who had used a portable window unit in the main hatch door - very nice.
I chewed on this,and even had an extra hatch made. THEN I went to the dock to do this - I thought, not really knowing how often I would use the A/C - that it will really be a pain to lug this 50 + pound AC in the hatch contration back and forth on the boat. I decided to try something different.
Mount the A/C on the dock (in a weatherproof container)and attach some ducting to the outflow vent and run this (less than 5 feet)into the front hatch of the boat.
I liked this and did it. The front hatch will allow the air to flow through the boat - and out the back - If it really works.
Also, no moving the A/C around. Only have to move the ducting -which stores quite easily and pain free. I haven't used insulated ducting yet, but will await the hotter temps to see if I need it.
Has anyone else tried this? -
I really don't plan on using the A/C all that much, but I have yet to spend a Summer on Lake Texoma - The nights will be much more comfortable if this works.

C-250 WK #641
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Lake Texoma, Texas
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/24/2003 :  15:47:22  Show Profile
Hi Luis,

'Sounds like a neat idea to me ... I hope it works!

I've got one caution that might not even apply in your case. My marina prohibits our putting anything on the docks. I suspect it is a requirement of the Army Corps of Engineers, or it could be an insurance requirement. Whatever the case, I know I wouldn't be able to mount it on the dock at my marina (although they might allow it to be mounted like a dock box ... extended over the water in the front corner of the slip).

Good luck ... let us know how it works ... photos would be nice!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/25/2003 :  01:50:20  Show Profile
How about using a portable A/C unit? These units don't require mounting and are dripless(they vent moisture out the exhaust). They could be stowed and left below. When using it, you simply extend the 4" diameter plastice vent hose out the hatch then turn the unit on.

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Bryan Beamer
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Response Posted - 03/25/2003 :  02:56:42  Show Profile
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> How about using a portable A/C unit? <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

That is a good alternative except for the 75lbs and the price tag. $1000.00<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> that is pretty high dollar. If they come out with a lighter model that costs less then it would really be cool.<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Dragonfly
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Response Posted - 03/25/2003 :  19:17:14  Show Profile
Yes, dlucier - that portable A/C is very nice, but I have to agree with the prior note - WAY TOO $$ and very heavy.
I will not be at my boat for 2 weeks - but when I return, I will post some pics.
Thanks to all for the help and idea stimulation.


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