What is the opinion of the carry-on portable a/c units that mount in the hatch? I have a Hunter 30. Does it cool well? Does it store fairly well? What about the Cruisair 7000 btw model?
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my 79 H-30 haD a carry on 7000 in thehatch when i bought it. It just wouldnt keep up with the temps / humidity here on the gulf coast. i ran it 24/7 and by 10 am , it was strugglying. Another problem i had was the dripping of condensation if i had it in the V-berth. the unit ran well on a honda 2000 generator . However, the climate difference may make it worth while. Wound up selling mine fpr half of retail and installing a 16700 BTU central unit. Works vert well with temps in the high 90's. I enjoy a cool 73 in the salon of the hunter 30 in extremem heat of days. cost is abt $1500 and installation was stright forward. Did it my self in 2 days. If you plan on using it on the hook away from shore power, start up current is a big concern. i'd stay below 16 amps start-up if planning on using it off portable generator.
my 79 H-30 haD a carry on 7000 in thehatch when i bought it. It just wouldnt keep up with the temps / humidity here on the gulf coast. i ran it 24/7 and by 10 am , it was strugglying. Another problem i had was the dripping of condensation if i had it in the V-berth. the unit ran well on a honda 2000 generator . However, the climate difference may make it worth while. Wound up selling mine fpr half of retail and installing a 16700 BTU central unit. Works vert well with temps in the high 90's. I enjoy a cool 73 in the salon of the hunter 30 in extremem heat of days. cost is abt $1500 and installation was stright forward. Did it my self in 2 days. If you plan on using it on the hook away from shore power, start up current is a big concern. i'd stay below 16 amps start-up if planning on using it off portable generator.
No good
I had a Cruisair on my Hunter 30 and it could not cool the boat. I had to add a window unit and set it in the passageway. I have since installed central air and love it!
I had a Cruisair on my Hunter 30 and it could not cool the boat. I had to add a window unit and set it in the passageway. I have since installed central air and love it!
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It gets hot around here, and I can't use it unless I have shore power. So, it seems that we'd basically use it only to sleep in comfort. What if we used it primarily to cool the front v-berth area, closing the area off?
It gets hot around here, and I can't use it unless I have shore power. So, it seems that we'd basically use it only to sleep in comfort. What if we used it primarily to cool the front v-berth area, closing the area off?
They don't cool very well and are heavy and bulky
to take on and off and store. For around $399 you can get a portable 8,000 btu unit that will sit in your cabin and can be moved in wheels. You run the exaust hose out of a hatch or porthole. Some units will double as a dehumidifier and will even exaust condensation. They are about half the price of a Cruiseair unit, cool better and you don't have to restle with them. One of the biggest problems of non ducted A/C units in a boat is the air circulation. If the unit is in the cabin the V-Berth will get little cooling and viceversa. You can use fans and they help but the portable unit can be easily positioned and pointed around the cabin to provide cooling to all areas. When sailing you can tie it down to prevent it from rolling from one side to the other but they are really not a problem other than the small space they occupy.
to take on and off and store. For around $399 you can get a portable 8,000 btu unit that will sit in your cabin and can be moved in wheels. You run the exaust hose out of a hatch or porthole. Some units will double as a dehumidifier and will even exaust condensation. They are about half the price of a Cruiseair unit, cool better and you don't have to restle with them. One of the biggest problems of non ducted A/C units in a boat is the air circulation. If the unit is in the cabin the V-Berth will get little cooling and viceversa. You can use fans and they help but the portable unit can be easily positioned and pointed around the cabin to provide cooling to all areas. When sailing you can tie it down to prevent it from rolling from one side to the other but they are really not a problem other than the small space they occupy.
Roll-around sounds like it might be an idea
Can you give me a brand name suggestion for a portable roll-around?
Can you give me a brand name suggestion for a portable roll-around?
I've got two
I found one at the side of the road. It works great, no canvas hood. I got another one when I purchased my 1980 H27. This one has the canvas hood. I've taken the one off the boat as it was the proverbial 1000 pound gorilla in the salon, or anywhere else I stored it. If someone in my area (Outer Banks of NC) is interested in getting one, let me know. I will make you a deal you can't refuse.
I found one at the side of the road. It works great, no canvas hood. I got another one when I purchased my 1980 H27. This one has the canvas hood. I've taken the one off the boat as it was the proverbial 1000 pound gorilla in the salon, or anywhere else I stored it. If someone in my area (Outer Banks of NC) is interested in getting one, let me know. I will make you a deal you can't refuse.
Works fine in North FL summers
I have a CruiseAir hatch A/C on my Newport 28 and it does a good job removing the humidity and cooling. We used it on a sunny 97 degree weekend last August and it kept the interior a dehumidified 80 degrees during the day and into the 60's at night. We mount it in the salon hatch and use a small 12 volt fan to blow the air into the V-berth. The Admiral is happy and we don't have to climb over an A/C in the companionway or on the salon floor. I'd rather have a central system, but space is an issue. Be sure to use the 5/16" ID drain hose to route the condensation water from the unit overboard or it may stain your gelcoat. Also, tilt the unit a couple of degrees up or down with the leveler foot to keep water from dripping into the cabin. Hope this helps. Steve
I have a CruiseAir hatch A/C on my Newport 28 and it does a good job removing the humidity and cooling. We used it on a sunny 97 degree weekend last August and it kept the interior a dehumidified 80 degrees during the day and into the 60's at night. We mount it in the salon hatch and use a small 12 volt fan to blow the air into the V-berth. The Admiral is happy and we don't have to climb over an A/C in the companionway or on the salon floor. I'd rather have a central system, but space is an issue. Be sure to use the 5/16" ID drain hose to route the condensation water from the unit overboard or it may stain your gelcoat. Also, tilt the unit a couple of degrees up or down with the leveler foot to keep water from dripping into the cabin. Hope this helps. Steve
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