H2ONUT
Well-Known Member
Do the portable hatch AC units really work good?
Any pros / cons before I spend some $$$
Any pros / cons before I spend some $$$
Cruisair Hatch AC
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MLauman
Active Member
They work great - they can turn a mid-size cruiser into a deep freezer in mid-summer.
Cons: Big and bulky to store when not is use. Somewhat heavy to handle on deck. A lot of complaints about condensation dripping on whatever is directly underneath.
Cons: Big and bulky to store when not is use. Somewhat heavy to handle on deck. A lot of complaints about condensation dripping on whatever is directly underneath.
Alex F
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- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
It made my puzzle real easy when comparing $3,000 for installation vs. $700-$800 carry-on. I was lucky enough to find a used one in perfect condition for $400.
The unit does a very good job. If you ok with it's weight and starage discomfort it'll keep you cool on the hot and humid days. It saved several weekends for us last season. It would of been no fun with 1 year old baby on board if we didn't have the a/c.
Alex.
The unit does a very good job. If you ok with it's weight and starage discomfort it'll keep you cool on the hot and humid days. It saved several weekends for us last season. It would of been no fun with 1 year old baby on board if we didn't have the a/c.
Alex.
H2ONUT
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Just found this in doing a search... looks pretty cool :grin:
http://www.marineair.com/pdfs/L-2425C.pdf
http://www.marineair.com/pdfs/L-2425C.pdf
AndersonAcres
Member
Hey Cap'n Morgan, that Dometic Cuddy dc looks like a great unit for a small boat like my 250DA. Couldn't find out how much they sell for, though.
Of course, I'll problably start out with the icebox cooler at $40. http://www.kooleraire.com/Accessories.htm
I'll just have to make sure we use ice and not dry ice. :smt015
Of course, I'll problably start out with the icebox cooler at $40. http://www.kooleraire.com/Accessories.htm
I'll just have to make sure we use ice and not dry ice. :smt015
H2ONUT
Well-Known Member
:smt043 I just posted about that cooler thing on another site I belong too. I have to really wonder if it works... :huh:
I am trying to get a price on it.
I am trying to get a price on it.
Daniel P Thomas
Member
- Nov 26, 2006
- 755
- Boat Info
- 1992 350 EB
- Engines
- Twin 454 Mercruisers 330 hp each
w/ Bravo II Drives
Eric
They are pretty adamant about not using dry ice. Huh?
Sounds like a great product though, if even just to take the blistering heat out of the cabin and cool it down to normal temps.
Gettin lots done on the boat
Got to love heated storage.
Starting to buff this weekend
Dan
They are pretty adamant about not using dry ice. Huh?
Sounds like a great product though, if even just to take the blistering heat out of the cabin and cool it down to normal temps.
Gettin lots done on the boat
Got to love heated storage.
Starting to buff this weekend
Dan