Putting AC in a 36
 

Does anyone have AC in their 36?

I'm adding AC to mine and was wondering how the ducts were ran and where the unit was installed....

The thought of putting holes in my boat is killing me..

Thanks in advance

Rob

It's easy!!!! be creative!

I thought about doing it too. I figured the porta potie cabinet at the head of the U couch would be a good spot. Or maybe under the counter on the starboard side.

I'm thinking under the counter on the starboard also.. Just not sure how to duct the air up towards the V berth without drilling huge holes through the bulkheads.... And without running the duct through the storage area.. Have you ever tried to remove that cabinet? Seems there would be plenty of room under it to run the duct.... Looks like a pain to get out...

Tim how far is your cold air duct away from the intake?

My concern is not having them far enough apart and not being able to cool way up front in the V berth..

I thought about it but just can see a clean good way to do it. My head is on the stb. Sink on port side and all would be access points are full glasses so drilling it out would be only option.

I haven't tried removing it but I've had my eyes in there a few times and it appears that it's through bolted from what I can tell. My thinking though was to install it up in that porta pottie cabinet and have the intake and vent in the same panel. I was thinking the cabin would be small enough that it wouldn't require more than one vent to cool it down when the door is closed.

F'it, I may just do this! http://youtu.be/HxSLbpAwibg

I've thought about putting it there also... I'm not sure the area is big enough for the unit I have, but once I get it out of storage I'll be looking there.... I was a little worried about it being too noisy that close to the bed?

I've seen that bucket ac before... Can't say that thought hasn't crossed my mind...

You know, I'm not sure if it will fit but there is also a large storage compartment underneath the v-birth.

As for the noise. I'm not really sure either.

I bit the bullet and started installing the AC unit. Its going in the cabinet on the left just as you step down into the cuddy... It's a tight fit but it seems to be the best pace to put it. I'm using the same through hull the toilet uses and using the sink drain for the discharge.

I have not quite figured out the the air outlet yet. But I'm thinking just to right of the radio. The air return grill will be where the door is now to access that cabinet.

Every time I tear into this boat I am amazed at the quality and engineering that went into building it. Simply amazing how things are setup, and finished...