Air conditioner smell

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Jan 12, 2010
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Hunter 380 Rock Hall, MD
Hi all, we have a 1999 Hunter 380 and we get this "boat smell" particularly when we run the air conditioner. The lack of that smell is more noticeable now that its getting cool and we don't run it. Anyone have this same smell? Is there a maintenance routine recommended for the air conditioning/heating unit? Thanks, Jack
 
Dec 2, 1997
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How would you like to test a product?

I've been asked to help test a product that--so far--seems to do an excellent job of solving the very problem you describe. If you'd like to try a sample, email me (EMAIL pls, not PM!) and I'll send you one.
 
Jun 5, 2004
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HUNTER 450 Rockhall MD
Peggies Book

Peggies book is a great start to getting rid of odors. On my 376 the stringer aft of the main bulge would fill with water and stink i drilled and it drains into the main bulge. It was a small hole in the stringer,and the water smelled. I wash out with fresh water all the areas under the floor and with a small wet vac suck out the water,,, My wife hates smells , so do I. Good luck
 
Jun 5, 2004
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HUNTER 450 Rockhall MD
What marina are you in

[Jack what marina are you docked at,? I'm at Spring Cove , The 376 380 is a great boat sails well
 

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Mar 9, 2011
190
CS 36T Seattle
I dont know if its the same smell, but my espar diesel heater had a funny smell to it until I ran all new vent/duct lines - I think there may have been mold growing in there.
 
Dec 2, 1997
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There prob'ly was mold growing in the ducts, but...

I dont know if its the same smell, but my espar diesel heater had a funny smell to it until I ran all new vent/duct lines - I think there may have been mold growing in there.
It's not necessary to replace the ducts to get rid of it.Boats are such damp environments that if you start replacing everything on it that smells a little mouldy, you'd have to replace the whole boat!

I'm involved in testing a product now that's specifically made to eliminate sour and mouldy odors in HVAC ducts.
 
Jun 4, 2004
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Hunter 340 Forked River, NJ
Easy fix

Clean the condenser grill and get some Ozmium auto spray from an auto supply store. Your boat can have that new car smell.
 
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