How to remove the small plex fron a side port to install an

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abk

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Aug 9, 2007
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Hunter H 26 Somers Point, NJ
I am going to install a portable standing A C unit that will be vented outside. About 6000 BTU's.

I installed a window unit on my last boat and vented it by opening the cockpit seat... No such option exists on the H26...

I have envisioned removing the small port on my H 26 to run the vent to the outside. The port is 4 3/4 by 7 inches. I need a 3" outlet...

Any insight on removing the port plexiglass? I was thinking about venting thru the cabin top and installing a port topside but I believe the vent thru the port is the better solution and less invasive. i can always reinstall the plex...

Just looking for some ideas on it's removal... I plan to fashion a vent that can be capped when not in use... A Marine AC is the best answer but my season has been hampered by other problems and I do not want to postpone it any longer...
 
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caverun

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Feb 18, 2011
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Hunter 260 Cave Run Lake, KY
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Crazy Dave Condon

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Jun 8, 2004
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Re: How to remove the small plex fron a side port to install

ABK;

Are you really sure you want to do that? I saw where someone made another single piece cover for the companionway to temp. vent out.
 
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teebutch

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Jan 2, 2013
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Hunter 23.5 Lafayette, LA
I have a standup portable a/c in my boat. Venting it presently thru the companion way hatch. Is not the best solution. I think I will add a porthole either in the cockpit or back transom. I have a 23.5. The problem with the vent thru the hatch is it blows hot air in the cockpit and for the amount of air that the ac blows out hot it also has to take that much outside air in. The outside air that it takes in mainly comes from the cracks around the companion way. This is now where all your old hot air is at. I ended up putting a towel over the companion way boards to keep out some of the hot air and that worked better. The ac exhaust tube u may want to insulate as it keeps the boat warmer in that area. My unit is 9000 btu and my boat would not get cold at night because of this problem. Modifications are needed.
 
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DJN51

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Oct 26, 2009
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Hunter 23.5 East Chicago In
Re: How to remove the small plex fron a side port to install

on my 23.5 I have portable ac.Vent it thru port side portal in rear berth to cockpit.wrapped exhaust hose in insulation.Curtained off rear area as just use it for storage,only cools front of boat.unit sits next to stairs.5000 btu
 

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teebutch

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Jan 2, 2013
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Hunter 23.5 Lafayette, LA
My boat does not have a vent in the cockpit. Can u take a picture so I can see where they mounted it.
 
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