Which Marine AC to get?
07-22-2010, 07:15 AM
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I've installed a few. I really like the Marine Air Systems. Small size and their rotary compressors dont pull much amperage at startup. Also, it's available with an old fashion dial control. I've seen way too many of the digital panels fry. I assume it's from voltage spikes. I've never seen a dial control go bad.
And shop around for their complete kits, I've found several hundred dollars difference.
And shop around for their complete kits, I've found several hundred dollars difference.
07-22-2010, 07:22 AM
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I've installed a few. I really like the Marine Air Systems. Small size and their rotary compressors dont pull much amperage at startup. Also, it's available with an old fashion dial control. I've seen way too many of the digital panels fry. I assume it's from voltage spikes. I've never seen a dial control go bad.
And shop around for their complete kits, I've found several hundred dollars difference.
And shop around for their complete kits, I've found several hundred dollars difference.
07-22-2010, 07:38 AM
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I have been in the marine a/c business for over 20 years....was a marine air systems dealer for years, then they got bought out and combined in the taylor group..price went thru the roof...good unit but had problems with their electronic control unit..made several diff ones over the years and none interchanged..any way been selling mermaid for about 9 yeras now..great unit, decent price and a 5 year warranty that nobody has...pm or call(540-786-8111) me and will give you a great deal along with tech support on your install...Rob
07-22-2010, 08:05 AM
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Interesting, and I see your point there. I got a 5000btu coolmate for $1100 about 4-5 years ago. Now $1700 seems to be the going rate. Ouch.
And I've seen failures with everyones digital controls. I think I would stick with a dial control with any manufacturer.
And I've seen failures with everyones digital controls. I think I would stick with a dial control with any manufacturer.
I have been in the marine a/c business for over 20 years....was a marine air systems dealer for years, then they got bought out and combined in the taylor group..price went thru the roof...good unit but had problems with their electronic control unit..made several diff ones over the years and none interchanged..any way been selling mermaid for about 9 yeras now..great unit, decent price and a 5 year warranty that nobody has...pm or call(540-786-8111) me and will give you a great deal along with tech support on your install...Rob
07-23-2010, 10:48 AM
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I disagree, mermaids can use a std digital household themostat, sold/installed well over 100 and had very little issues with them....I hate the old dial controls...hard to regulate the temp....Rob
08-02-2010, 03:36 PM
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I started looking and talking to different companies last fall about an A/C unit for our 38' Slingshot. One company from Fl. suggested if it was to be installed in a performance boat that I allow him to put extra solder and bracing on all copper lines (at extra cost) is this needed.
I started looking and talking to different companies last fall about an A/C unit for our 38' Slingshot. One company from Fl. suggested if it was to be installed in a performance boat that I allow him to put extra solder and bracing on all copper lines (at extra cost) is this needed.
08-03-2010, 05:57 AM
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sounds like a line of B/S to me..just another way of boosting $$$ I have installed mermaids in formula's, chapperal's, and other sport boats..never had a issue..if they feel the need to do that must be some shabby stuff to begin with...there are some really crap units out there...been servicing them for years...some just built with real subpar parts...feel free to give me a call...Rob
