Notices
General Boating Discussion

Portable AC

Thread Tools
 
Old 08-14-2012 | 11:03 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Lake George NY
Default Portable AC

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...74&cid=E120814

Anyone used one of these? Thank you
Carguy08 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-14-2012 | 11:19 AM
  #2  
lastcall02's Avatar
Platinum Member
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena, Md
Default

yes, works great! I would recommend that you get one with at least 6000 + BTU's though if you plan to use it during the day. 5000 BTU's is fine if you only use it at night.
lastcall02 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-14-2012 | 11:28 AM
  #3  
t500hps's Avatar
21 and 42 footers
20 Year Member
Platinum Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 8,207
Likes: 146
From: Richmond VA
Default

Used one on a cruiser for a few years, then much later used another one on a Formula. It was a PITA to get up on the bow. Ended up using a $100 window unit sitting in the doorway with a towel under it. Worked just as well ifyou don't mind stepping over it.
t500hps is offline  
Reply
Old 08-14-2012 | 11:42 AM
  #4  
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,397
Likes: 21
From: Somewhere in Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by t500hps
Used one on a cruiser for a few years, then much later used another one on a Formula. It was a PITA to get up on the bow. Ended up using a $100 window unit sitting in the doorway with a towel under it. Worked just as well ifyou don't mind stepping over it.
I throw a window unit on a rubber mat on the bow and let it blow down a deck hatch. Just throw a towel over it to seal it all up and it stays very cold in the cabin. Much smaller and easier to store in the closet. This was a temporary solution until I got marine AC installed, but it works so well I decided to not even install the fixed unit.
RT930turbo is offline  
Reply
Old 08-14-2012 | 12:00 PM
  #5  
ziemer's Avatar
Gold Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 5
From: St. Cloud, FL
Default

Here ya go...

Can buy this little 6000 BTU window unit on Craigslist for $50 or brand new on Ebay for $150 shipped. With a $15.00 piece of foam board, some white duct tape, and a bungee, you're good to go.

ziemer is offline  
Reply
Old 08-14-2012 | 12:22 PM
  #6  
bcfountain's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,474
Likes: 0
From: prince george,va
Default

i have a cruiseair unit that i use on my 27fever.it works great.as said,its a pita to get onto the deck.the good thing is that it is air to air exchange.so i get a better temp change.grant you the fever is a small cabin.but the output of my unit is only 4500btu output.on a 100degree day i can get my cabin in the 60,s.at nite i almost have to turn the unit off.too cold.
bcfountain is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.