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Clay Washington 03-14-2006 09:31 AM

The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 
The Bay Air 12V A/C System

I know this has been discussed before, but I just want to be sure that I am making the right decision before I spend $1500! :eek:

It gets hot on the lake in Texas, and I would like to have some kind of cooling system for the cabin. My Bullet has a large "cooler" next to the sink in the cabin, but I doubt that I will use it to store drinks. It can be used as the "cooler" for the A/C system.

Has anyone ever used one of these? How well did it work?

Thanks! :cool:

http://www.bayairac.com/images/UnitFrontViewLarge.jpg

CigDaze 03-14-2006 09:44 AM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 
It's basically a swamp cooler. They do work rather well, as long as you keep up with the ice. The built-in cooler in your bullet is about the same size as mine, and that should hold enough ice to keep cool during a day of boating.

Clay Washington 03-14-2006 09:45 AM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 

Originally Posted by CigDaze
It's basically a swamp cooler. They do work rather well, as long as you keep up with the ice. The built-in cooler in your bullet is about the same size as mine, and that should hold enough ice to keep cool during a day of boating.

I'm not worried about ice comsumption. I can always get more ice. I just want a cool place to enjoy the BJ chair! :D

tommymonza 03-14-2006 09:46 AM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 
Interesting but I think the cooling potential is limited.Curious what the price is.Mermaid makes a 12 volt air conditioner that is a 110 unit running off an inverter,seems to be a well built unit all stainless and well thought out.

Clay Washington 03-14-2006 09:53 AM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 

Originally Posted by tommymonza
Interesting but I think the cooling potential is limited.Curious what the price is.Mermaid makes a 12 volt air conditioner that is a 110 unit running off an inverter,seems to be a well built unit all stainless and well thought out.

Bay Air wants $1500! That's why I want to be sure. :(

t500hps 03-14-2006 10:15 AM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 
You can buy a 5K cruisair for less a little less than $1,500. Spend a few bucks on a 2500 watt inverter and an extra battery and you'll have something MUCH better for just a little more money.....
( BTW: I ordered a 5K cruisair myself last week)

Reckless32 03-14-2006 10:44 AM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 
www.kooleraire.com for $39 if you don't mind ice..... :D

CigDaze 03-14-2006 10:56 AM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 

Originally Posted by Clay Washington
Bay Air wants $1500! That's why I want to be sure. :(

Damn! I didn't realize they were that much. :eek:
Forget that!

Go here:
http://www.swampy.net/hprices.html
I have experience with the swampy's, they really do work quite well.
I really like the M300, very versatile and completely portable.

Clay Washington 03-14-2006 02:06 PM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 
I can get a Zepher 5K BTU A/C for $1200, so I'm gonna pass on the Bay Air system.

Thanks guys! :cool:

CigDaze 03-14-2006 02:13 PM

Re: The Bay Air 12V A/C System
 
That's a nice unit, but it will require about 500 watts to run.
It'll Need a gen.


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