(Carry On) A/C Options
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(Carry On) A/C Options
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I've done searching here and found through hatch as well as (Mermaid) self contained aftermarket units. Is anyone with shore power or the like carrying on a unit as exampled in the picture below?
http://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FRA...ioner+6000+btu
It seems the exhaust hose can merely be wedged between the cabin door and extra space taken up via any number of creative means.
Thanks!
I've done searching here and found through hatch as well as (Mermaid) self contained aftermarket units. Is anyone with shore power or the like carrying on a unit as exampled in the picture below?
http://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FRA...ioner+6000+btu
It seems the exhaust hose can merely be wedged between the cabin door and extra space taken up via any number of creative means.
Thanks!
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I have been using a carry on unit similar to this for the past 6 years. I made sure that I got a style that had the exhaust hose only with no intake hose. I have a standard Bomar hatch on my boat and made a plexiglass insert that the hose mounts to. I then run the condensate from the AC unit into a condensation pump and it drains into the sink.
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You can go even more low tech if you want. Buy a used 5000 btu window unit, set it on the cockpit floor at the cabin door so the exhaust is blowing into the cockpit and hang a towel over the opening so only the cold air is blowing in and it will freeze you out, even in the TX heat.
Not as much privacy since the cabin door is open, but it works.
Your cockpit carpet will get wet, so plan accordingly.
Not as much privacy since the cabin door is open, but it works.
Your cockpit carpet will get wet, so plan accordingly.
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I have been using a carry on unit similar to this for the past 6 years. I made sure that I got a style that had the exhaust hose only with no intake hose. I have a standard Bomar hatch on my boat and made a plexiglass insert that the hose mounts to. I then run the condensate from the AC unit into a condensation pump and it drains into the sink.
You can go even more low tech if you want. Buy a used 5000 btu window unit, set it on the cockpit floor at the cabin door so the exhaust is blowing into the cockpit and hang a towel over the opening so only the cold air is blowing in and it will freeze you out, even in the TX heat.
Not as much privacy since the cabin door is open, but it works.
Your cockpit carpet will get wet, so plan accordingly.
Not as much privacy since the cabin door is open, but it works.
Your cockpit carpet will get wet, so plan accordingly.
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I always just used a hatch air? It sets in the hatch and has a hose that you drop over the side, easy and all controls are inside. Not saying buy from west but like this.
http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdviso...-for-Your-Boat
http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdviso...-for-Your-Boat
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School the newbie!
I've done searching here and found through hatch as well as (Mermaid) self contained aftermarket units. Is anyone with shore power or the like carrying on a unit as exampled in the picture below?
http://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FRA...ioner+6000+btu
It seems the exhaust hose can merely be wedged between the cabin door and extra space taken up via any number of creative means.
Thanks!
I've done searching here and found through hatch as well as (Mermaid) self contained aftermarket units. Is anyone with shore power or the like carrying on a unit as exampled in the picture below?
http://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FRA...ioner+6000+btu
It seems the exhaust hose can merely be wedged between the cabin door and extra space taken up via any number of creative means.
Thanks!
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I always just used a hatch air? It sets in the hatch and has a hose that you drop over the side, easy and all controls are inside. Not saying buy from west but like this.
http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdviso...-for-Your-Boat
http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdviso...-for-Your-Boat
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If you are storing on boat and pulling it from there that could be a pain. They are made for boats though and can get the temp down FAST!
Would not fit under a seat for storage.