2010+ Sundancer/Coupe Style Cockpits on 95 degree days?

[Ken Wolkens]

With all of the glass and with the bow anchored into the wind it seems like you'd roast on the typical 95 degree day in the summer in Florida.

I see that there are Air Conditioning outlets in the cockpit but do they really do any good at all?

How do Floridians not fry all day long in the cockpit without anchoring stern to the wind?

 

[Fill Ess]

With all of the glass and with the bow anchored into the wind it seems like you'd roast on the typical 95 degree day in the summer in Florida.

I see that there are Air Conditioning outlets in the cockpit but do they really do any good at all?

How do Floridians not fry all day long in the cockpit without anchoring stern to the wind?

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Simple .... you sit out on the bow all day with your lady like in the picture!

 

[Ken Wolkens]

Can't do that in Florida we'll die of sun burns.

 

[Shaps]

With all of the glass and with the bow anchored into the wind it seems like you'd roast on the typical 95 degree day in the summer in Florida.

I see that there are Air Conditioning outlets in the cockpit but do they really do any good at all?

How do Floridians not fry all day long in the cockpit without anchoring stern to the wind?

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A/C makes a big difference in the cockpit. The one thing I would consider doing is having shades made for the sunroof. That would reduce the sun load for sure.

Edit: So do the vent windows at the base of the windshield.

 

[Ken Wolkens]

On my old 390 EC the windshield did vent also but the lack of real airflow through the cockpit (even without the isenglass between the arch and windshield) had us cooking on the 95 degree days with 80%+ humidity.

I like the idea of not having to deal with removal and storage of the isenglass then rushing to reinstall it when the daily monsoons come on the hot summer days here in Florida.

I'm trying to take the lessons learned with the 390 into consideration when shopping for the next boat. Thanks for all of the advice.

 

[ocgrant]

So I could say I am an expert in this field.

Yes it gets hot but what I have found is how to beat the heat.
1. sun roof covers reduced the heat (white canvas snap in worked best with tint on glass) reduced 5 degrees
2. Ceramic window tint on all glass reduced heat 10 degrees
3. Run the AC and you are comfortable.
4. With conditions right and good bow to stern breeze, vents open can be fine with AC off.

The big winner is the technology in the ceramic window tint. It is not cheap but it is a must. Now what I love is not dealing with eisenglass and all the issues that come with it. It rains and I am good, especially if I throw on the back cover. I love my boat and the glass.

 

[b_arrington]

So I could say I am an expert in this field.

Yes it gets hot but what I have found is how to beat the heat.
1. sun roof covers reduced the heat (white canvas snap in worked best with tint on glass) reduced 5 degrees
2. Ceramic window tint on all glass reduced heat 10 degrees
3. Run the AC and you are comfortable.
4. With conditions right and good bow to stern breeze, vents open can be fine with AC off.

The big winner is the technology in the ceramic window tint. It is not cheap but it is a must. Now what I love is not dealing with eisenglass and all the issues that come with it. It rains and I am good, especially if I throw on the back cover. I love my boat and the glass.

All of this.

Different brand with some different design features. But my front center window opens up 90 degrees - this lets in lots of airflow. My side windows also slide back for air flow as well. In addition to tint a window covering on the sunny side is a huge help. My roof hatches have white oceanair screens/shades that are great for reducing heat load too. Just having a white roof to reject the heat vs a colored canvas is a benefit.

Not having to deal with the canvas is great. Rain? No problem. The glass windows make
huge difference if you run into any weather or spray. Big wipers clear the windows nicely. I’m also looking forward to moving up from a canvas back to a solid glass door this year.

Here’s a shot of the front and side windows open.

Here’s the shades for my side windows, and the snap in mesh screens for the front.

 

[carterchapman]

I love my bridge with EZ2CY (that we never open) and 26,000 BTU's of AC. When we want breeze we go to the cockpit which has an extended Fly and a sunshade. When we want sun, the bow pad. I sold my beautiful 410 for an AC's bridge.

 

[Ken Wolkens]

Great advice here guys! Thanks for the input. I've learned sun Load reduction is the key and big AC systems in the cockpit are a must. OCGrant, I see your boat is the identical layout as what we're looking for and you are in Miami where it's a couple degrees hotter than what we are up here in MLB. Your suggestions will be followed to the letter. I never thought of the ceramic tint and luckily we have a great window tinter on speed dial because of my car addiction.