29.5 Air Conditioner

[Calibra]

I am planning to perm install air conditioning in my 29.5 and would appreciate information on the following if you have done it:1. How many BTU's (Chesapeake summers)?2. Where did you locate the unit?3 Did you self-install?Thanks in advance. Cheers!

 

[Grant Ziebell]

29.5 Air Conditioner Info

Our 1996 29.5 came with a Marine Air 9000 BTU AC with reverse cycle heat already installed. Unit is mounted under the aft end of the V-berth with the sea water pump mounter in the bilge area under the Saloon table.9000 BTUs is sufficient for Florida summers so should be adequate for your area. If interested I can take some digital photos next time I am at the boat. Will send them to you directly if you send me your email address.Let me know if you need any other info.Grant ZiebellSV NemoPensacola, FL

 

[Chet Shubert]

Thanks Grant

for the response. I forwarded you a note with my email. Appreciate your willingness to help.Cheers! Chet S/V Calibra

 

[Del Wiese]

a thought

I saw a Hunter 33, not that this would be unique to Hunter, that had a window air conditioner fastened in an custom board in place of the board closing off the cockpit from the main cabin, and powered by a Honda 1000 (I think) generator. Probably less expensive than a built in one, but not as convenient to enter the main cabin. My Legend 37 has a 12000 BTU installed and I use a Honda EU2000 to power it.