I have been toying with the idea of configuring a hatch-mounted “portable” AC 
unit for the dock only — small enough to remove when heading out.  I’m 
interested in following your project.  What kind of hatch is on your 41?  
(Atkins & Hoyle?). I have a friend with a 41 and will pass along your question.

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> On Jan 2, 2020, at 5:47 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Will,
> 
> Most, if not all, the negative comments are directed at the CruisAir portable 
> units.  You're talking about the Coleman Roughneck AC unit.  That's got quite 
> a bit more BTU cooling than the small CruisAir portables.  Give it a shot.  
> Let us know how it works.
> 
> Just make sure you've got sufficient wiring to handle the starting amps and 
> the heating amps.
> 
> Hope someone helps with the pin removal on your hatch.
> 
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
> 
>> On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 4:31 PM Will Gerstmyer via CnC-List 
>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>> Still looking for help with our actual need: opening the space where our 
>> v-berth hatch is!
>> Regarding comments, the roughneck unit is designed for harsh use, is marine 
>> grade, 13,500 btu and ratings over 4.2 so I’m surprised folks think it is a 
>> disaster already! 
>> The unsaid background is this: Joy wanted A/C whereas I did not; our 
>> compromise was to at least be able to air condition the v-berth (very few 
>> cubic feet of air since most of it is 40” tall) and anything beyond that is 
>> a bonus. We are retired travelers so we can pick our desired climate for any 
>> particular season. We will only be at marinas 1/3 of the time so we needed a 
>> unit that will not interfere with sailing or moving around the boat (so “no” 
>> to any companionway ideas) and could be run off our Honda generator. I also 
>> did not want major changes to the boat in case we decided to not need an A/C 
>> later on. So the $900 is more expensive than window shakers but with lots of 
>> upside possibilities and much less expensive than invasive A/C systems. 
>> Thanks for all the comments so far. 
>> Joy & Will C&C41 Costume Change, in Portland Maine until May
>> 
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