A/c Unit For 38 Pq
 

Can anyone tell me the size of the A/C units (BTU's) that are in the 38 PQ's?

Also where are they located, are they under the V berth?



Thanks

I have a 7,000 in a 38 Formula. We've installed several 10,000's.....in a 37AT that is PLENTY!!!

I have a 2000, and it's underneath the hanging locker on the left, there is a screen right below the locker and behind it is the A/C unit.
Maybe the 01's are different. I hope you don't have to remove it , it's a pain in the a@s. I had to cut fiberglass to get it out last year, and then found out I could have just replaced the controller!!!!! Oh, it's a 7,000 BTU Marine Air

Under the v birth and easy to work on. 7,000

For those you have installed in the v-berth (or other areas) can you post advice/description on how to run wirining, drain, seawater pump and vents?

Thanks!

Jeff

I HAVE A 2001 AND ITS IN THE SAME SPOT AS BOAT HEAD, under the locker

boathead, WHWE DOES YOUR UNIT PICK UP WATER, MINE HAS A THROUGH HULL UNDER THE STEP TO THE CABIN, THE PUMP IS BEHIND THE REFRIFERATOR.

Pm,
My Thru Hull Is Just In Front Of The Port Engine, And Pump Is Directly Forward Of Engine Compartment, So I Have To Open The Hatch To Open The Seacock.

boathead,

So does your through hull also feed your pump out head?

I was wondering if I could pick up at the head for the AC instead of running another through hull?

Jeff

no, it uses freshwater from the tank

My ac and head draw through the same inlet through the bottom of the hull. It works fine.

They were under the locker until (I think) 2004 maybe 2005 and then they moved them to under the v-berth too get better airflow

I have a 2000 and it's below the v birth

Mine was below the locker in my '02 340. I had to remove the fridge to get to it. Turned out my issue was a loose wire in the control box. Now THAT was a ***** to get to! Behind the speaker panel on the port side.

My A/C from day one never really cooled ... what I call properly (being an HVAC&R guy). So I made a driveway water supply hook-up, ran the system in the driveway, check freon pressures and all. The I found that they crushed the 5" supply duct that goes to the high wall supply above the breaker panel. So I bought a "Y" and added another supply lower (the only place was in the side and couch level) and know there is no problem cooling down the cabin. Turn it on when the cabin is 90 degrees and in a matter of a half hour to 45 mins --- it's down to 72 degrees

AC unit
 

I installed a 9000 Btu in my 380 and it is a meat locker. Way to big. I put it under the V-berth It fit like a glove. Ran all the wiring and hoses down the port side behind the sink and locker. Put the pump in the engine compartment with a valve so when I lift the boat i do not loose prime.

You can look at my ac unit in my 34 powerquest the cabins are about the same, I live down the street from you in mchenry , my boat is in lake zurich inside