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Old 07-20-2016 | 07:08 PM
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My boat originally came with A/C but the previous owner took the unit out and I never got it. Anybody know what size BTU unit these boats came with and who was the manufacturer?
Anybody not using theirs and wanna sell? Thanks
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Old 08-01-2016 | 11:18 PM
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i would be interested too.
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I would think something in the 6000 to 8000 BTU rating would be fine , and you could probably use a Honda 2000 generator to run when not hooked up to shore power
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does it have the thru hull fitting in front of the step for the water to circulate?

I have used the coleman hatch ac before,maybe 5000btu, it helped during the day and was cool at night.

I know my buddy with a 25 searay w/ 7500btu, my coleman 1850 gen would not start it up,

theres been a few threads on here about putting ac in boats,might search and find some info,

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I had a Formula 382 with a 7000 BTU Cruiseair unit and we regularly ran it off a Honda 2000. 7000 was enough when it was low 90's during the day and plenty for low 70's at night. A 388 would likely need to same size unit.
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I took a 5000 btu window unit and stuck it in the doorway with cardboard surrounding it to block It was 90* outside and after about 15 mins, the temp inside the cabin dropped to 65*.
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Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
does it have the thru hull fitting in front of the step for the water to circulate?

I have used the coleman hatch ac before,maybe 5000btu, it helped during the day and was cool at night.

I know my buddy with a 25 searay w/ 7500btu, my coleman 1850 gen would not start it up,

theres been a few threads on here about putting ac in boats,might search and find some info,

Goodluck

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Yes it does have the through hull fitting and a shut off valve. All the wiring and plumbing is still there, even the temp controller.
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I took a 5000 btu window unit and stuck it in the doorway with cardboard surrounding it to block It was 90* outside and after about 15 mins, the temp inside the cabin dropped to 65*.
thats ghetto rigged if I've ever heard it lol
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Old 08-06-2016 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 315duramax
thats ghetto rigged if I've ever heard it lol
Just did it to test - a little red neck engineering, but proved the size.
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5k won't be enough. Need 7-9k. I'd prefer the higher end.
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