I know this is not the time to be thinking A/C, but I want to install A/c with a heatpump over the layup period, and need some input as to: Where you installed the unit? Brand you chose? Did it function as you expected? Thanks in advance John s/v 50/50 Forked River ,NJ
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I have a 40.5 with a 16K and 5K MarineAir unit. Both work great, no problems at all, two years old. Installed at Hunter factory. Ice cold air in summer, and with 45 degree water I get 140 degree hot air!
I have a 40.5 with a 16K and 5K MarineAir unit. Both work great, no problems at all, two years old. Installed at Hunter factory. Ice cold air in summer, and with 45 degree water I get 140 degree hot air!
Air
There are two preferred places on the H-34. Under the setee in front of the sink, next to the water heater. The archives contain some detailed instructions for this installation. For a single unit, 16,000 BTU is preferred for Texas or Florida. You can get away with 12,000 in NJ. The second location is under the chart table. On most 34s this space is wasted. It is easily accessable and allows fairly easy duct installation to the aft cabin (where it is needed most), head, and forepeak. Now for something completely different. I installed my 12,000 BTU unit in a box suspended from the overhead in the aft cabin on the port side, against the aft bulkhead. Ran the ductwork forward to the main cabin. A second 5,000 BTU unit is planned for the forepeak berth. There are several reasons this unusual arrangement was chosen. 1)Years ago I installed drawers under the chart table. That location was not an option. 2)The location in front of the sink is just too convenient for storage to loose. Besides, duct routing to the aft cabin is long and torturous and duct work to the forepeak takes up lots of storage space on the starbord side of the cabin and head. 3) The power draw of a 16,000 BTU unit is large. Putting a second 5000 BTU (4 amps draw)unit in the front of the boat opens up the possibility of running the small unit with an inverter. Imagine cooling the head (shower) and forward cabin while motoring on a hot, humid Chesapeake day. When you reach the dock, plug in and the 12,000 BTU unit completes the job. The small unit would also be nice for dehumidification when it is not so hot. The unit suspended in the aft cabin took up no worthwhile storage space, took up very little sleeping space in the aft cabin (though it is a bit noisier now), did not add to the starbord list of the boat, and required no additional holes in the boat. Raw water intake is shared with the engine, and discharge is shared with the cockpit scupper (I hate putting holes in my boat). It was an engineering challenge and required a bit more cabinetry to hide the ductwork. But, I ended up with a new storagelocker, so I actually have more storage space than when I started. Chose a Marine Air Vector unit. This unit has variable fan speed (six speeds)and many computerized features. No problems whatsoever with the unit in the first summer of use, and the boat is oh so much more comfortable. This is the best investment we have made in our 16 years of living with this boat and I recommend it to all.
There are two preferred places on the H-34. Under the setee in front of the sink, next to the water heater. The archives contain some detailed instructions for this installation. For a single unit, 16,000 BTU is preferred for Texas or Florida. You can get away with 12,000 in NJ. The second location is under the chart table. On most 34s this space is wasted. It is easily accessable and allows fairly easy duct installation to the aft cabin (where it is needed most), head, and forepeak. Now for something completely different. I installed my 12,000 BTU unit in a box suspended from the overhead in the aft cabin on the port side, against the aft bulkhead. Ran the ductwork forward to the main cabin. A second 5,000 BTU unit is planned for the forepeak berth. There are several reasons this unusual arrangement was chosen. 1)Years ago I installed drawers under the chart table. That location was not an option. 2)The location in front of the sink is just too convenient for storage to loose. Besides, duct routing to the aft cabin is long and torturous and duct work to the forepeak takes up lots of storage space on the starbord side of the cabin and head. 3) The power draw of a 16,000 BTU unit is large. Putting a second 5000 BTU (4 amps draw)unit in the front of the boat opens up the possibility of running the small unit with an inverter. Imagine cooling the head (shower) and forward cabin while motoring on a hot, humid Chesapeake day. When you reach the dock, plug in and the 12,000 BTU unit completes the job. The small unit would also be nice for dehumidification when it is not so hot. The unit suspended in the aft cabin took up no worthwhile storage space, took up very little sleeping space in the aft cabin (though it is a bit noisier now), did not add to the starbord list of the boat, and required no additional holes in the boat. Raw water intake is shared with the engine, and discharge is shared with the cockpit scupper (I hate putting holes in my boat). It was an engineering challenge and required a bit more cabinetry to hide the ductwork. But, I ended up with a new storagelocker, so I actually have more storage space than when I started. Chose a Marine Air Vector unit. This unit has variable fan speed (six speeds)and many computerized features. No problems whatsoever with the unit in the first summer of use, and the boat is oh so much more comfortable. This is the best investment we have made in our 16 years of living with this boat and I recommend it to all.
A/C location suggestion
I installed a 16000 BTU heat/cool on my 34 under the chart table. Got it from Defender, and the kit had 110% of needed parts. It is a tight fit, and running the drain hose is a challenge. I don't need two units. Definitely, even in Texas, the heat/cool feature is a pleasure..as go to bed cool, and heat up for shower in the morning. There are a lot of articles in the archives under either A/C or air conditioning. Regards, Jim
I installed a 16000 BTU heat/cool on my 34 under the chart table. Got it from Defender, and the kit had 110% of needed parts. It is a tight fit, and running the drain hose is a challenge. I don't need two units. Definitely, even in Texas, the heat/cool feature is a pleasure..as go to bed cool, and heat up for shower in the morning. There are a lot of articles in the archives under either A/C or air conditioning. Regards, Jim
Air Conditioning Questions
I am planning to install air conditioning in my 340 and looked at AC units at the Annapolis Boat show. I was impressed with the apparent quality and favorable price of units made by Mermaid Marine Air of Ft. Meyers FL. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Mermaid. Also my friend George Harrell has installed A/C on his very nice h34 Neverland which is for sale since he has a new Beneteau 411 and he can give good advice about installation details and location. You can find his e-mail address by searching the owners in NC and use his boat name Neverland. I'm sure he would be happy to answer questions.
I am planning to install air conditioning in my 340 and looked at AC units at the Annapolis Boat show. I was impressed with the apparent quality and favorable price of units made by Mermaid Marine Air of Ft. Meyers FL. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Mermaid. Also my friend George Harrell has installed A/C on his very nice h34 Neverland which is for sale since he has a new Beneteau 411 and he can give good advice about installation details and location. You can find his e-mail address by searching the owners in NC and use his boat name Neverland. I'm sure he would be happy to answer questions.
H34 A/C
It is great to have friends like Wayne... always volunteering you for something. I installed a Marineair 16k btu heatpump in the starboard dinette seat next to the galley. Works great and eleminates running ducts. It is close to the electrical panel and gets the cooling water from a tee in the feed for the head. I have put at least two artivles or responses in the archives. NeverLand was cool on even the hottest day in July, and warm when it was below freezing. Good luck. George
It is great to have friends like Wayne... always volunteering you for something. I installed a Marineair 16k btu heatpump in the starboard dinette seat next to the galley. Works great and eleminates running ducts. It is close to the electrical panel and gets the cooling water from a tee in the feed for the head. I have put at least two artivles or responses in the archives. NeverLand was cool on even the hottest day in July, and warm when it was below freezing. Good luck. George
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