The Bay Air 12V A/C System
03-14-2006, 09:31 AM
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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!
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!
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!
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!
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03-14-2006, 09:44 AM
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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.
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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.
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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.
03-14-2006, 09:53 AM
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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.
03-14-2006, 10:15 AM
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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)
( BTW: I ordered a 5K cruisair myself last week)
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03-14-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Clay Washington
Bay Air wants $1500! That's why I want to be sure.
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.
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