A/C size for B361

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George Pyrpiris

I am in the process of buying an AC unit for the boat. It's between a 12K or a 16K btu. Anyone have experience with either? One of my concerns is that the 12K may be too small? Will be installing a 3.7KW diese genset next and would prefer the 12k due to it's lower amp draw. George B361 Ft Lauderdale, FL
 

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beneteau373

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Jun 3, 2007
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Beneteau 373 Boston, MA
a/c for Florida

I would go for the 16K unit for Florida. I had a 41 when I lived in Florida with 2 16’s and did not think that it was over kill. Michael Elliott B-373 Boston
 
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agaliha

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Sep 24, 2006
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Sabre 36 Express Chattanooga, TN
Go bigger

I have a B361 in Chattanooga, TN with a 16K heat pump (shore power only, no generator). It works beautifully, even in the 98 degree heat with 100 percent humidity of August. I would think your summers are like ours. I'm not sure 12K would cut it. Another thought, I have installed an extra "shower sump" to collect the condensation and pump it overboard. You will need that, too, in the moist heat of Florida. Good luck, Agaliha
 
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George Pyrpiris

AC B361

Thanks for the suggestions. I looked up the differences in the AC units and the 16K weighs 6 lbs more and uses approx. 11 running amps vs 8 for the 12K. And only costs $100 more. I guess bigger is a no brainer. Thanks George
 
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