Our AC is under the stairs, above the engine. I'm not sure of the size but it works fine for us. I'll look to see if I have photos of it.
Ken H. On Thu, 19 Sep 2019 at 11:54, Edd Schillay via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Josh, > > The quote I’m getting is for a 16,500BTU unit, which I’m told will draw > close to 25 amp when fully working. The installer claims, once installed, > the main cabin will be comfortable and the aft cabin will be VERY cold. I > didn’t consider under the v-berth as there’s a lot of storage that I use > down there and, as far as I can tell, venting the other cabins will be a > challenge. > > As for under the steps, I think getting AC-power there would be a > challenge and I have concerns, though probably unwarranted, about hoses and > wiring interfering with engine access. I’d be interested in seeing a > diagram as to how you ran your lines. > > The head uses a sea-water intake, so I suppose I could tee off of there, > but that’s quite a long run, is it not? > > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Captain of the Starship Enterprise > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > Venice Yacht Club | Venice, FL > > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> > > > > > > > > > > > On Sep 19, 2019, at 10:45 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > 2 installation locations that you may want to consider are under the > V-berth and under the stairs. Ours is under the stairs. Blue Pearl had > one under the V-berth. > > Since I have a Vacu-flush head from the PO it left a thru-hull for the > flush water unused. That might be and option. A lot of owners have mixed > feelings about the V-berth sink. You might consider that as an option too. > > I find that our 16,000BTU unit is undersized. Go as big as possible and > look for variable speed compressor and blower. Air distribution is a > challenge. Ducting just doesn't fit. > > I look forward to hearing how your solution works cause I need to upgrade. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > On Thu, Sep 19, 2019, 9:58 AM Edd Schillay via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Listers, >> >> Yesterday, I met with an AC installer on the Enterprise to cool off the >> main and aft cabin, as well as fight off mold and mildew (as I understand >> it, the expectation of growth of mold and mildew in this area is far more >> reliable than, say, David Risch actually attending a C&C Rendezvous). >> >> The plan is to sacrifice some of the aft-cabin hanging locker. >> >> Until I haul the boat again, which I don’t plan to do for another four >> years or so, I don’t have a dedicated through-hull. I’ve heard it’s not a >> good idea to tee off of the engine intake, but there is the galley sink >> drain nearby. Any issues with tee-ing off of that one? Obviously, I’d need >> to refrain from dumping chemicals into the sink while the AC is running so >> as those chemicals don’t go through the AC. Anyone know of any issues with >> that plan? >> >> Also, I’m a little perplexed as to why tee-ing off the engine intake is >> so bad. The AC is 110V AC-powered, so it’s not like I’m going to have the >> engine running and the AC going at the same time? Or can I with my >> 2000-Watt inverter and high-capacity alternator? >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> Captain of the Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> Venice Yacht Club | Venice, FL >> >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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