[C320-list] FW: Re: Reefer Blanket

Tue Jun 20 13:56:38 PDT 2006

I have an acquaintance on the west coast of Florida who sails a Gemini 105MC catamaran and uses a Honda eu2000i generator to operate a Mermaid Marine 12,000 btu central A/C unit, cool only. It handles the starting surge although he is set-up to separately start the A/C unit and the cooling water pump. It can be done. In hot, humid climates such as in south Florida, a 16,000 btu unit (which would require two generators paralleled)  is usually recommended but 12,000 btu may be adequate for other areas of the country. 

Peter Clancy
AROBAN  c320  #222
Miami, FL
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Pat Moriarty<mailto:patm at psiurethanes.com> 
  To: C320-List<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 4:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: Re: Reefer Blanket

  Ok lets just end the generator thing now. I had a motor home for 15 
  years and they require 4K for the 12,000Btu Coleman air. I now have a 
  hand me down Honda 3500 and it will just barely pull my AC and water 
  pump besides it is loud. I thought since it was water cooled and 
  looks much smaller that I could pull it easy, but not good enough to 
  mess with. Now 3 weeks ago a slip neighbor with a 2000 C320 bought 
  the 2 Honda's 2000 ui and connector set and it pulls his AC. They are 
  very quiet and will probably run about 4 hours on a tank. Note he did 
  install a co2 sensor and it went off the first time he spent the 
  night, but I don' t know where he had them setting.

  Pat  #130
  >I was afraid of that ....I still like the Honda idea not a bad idea 
  >to have a back up gen set around at times... but was hoping that I 
  >might get away with it wonder if anyone out there has done this 
  >...... I understand the  Honda is a 2KW.  Been told that I would 
  >need need maybe a little more to overcome the surge requirement of 
  >the  compressor kicking on.
  >
  >-----Original Message-----
  >From: Pat Moriarty <patm at psiurethanes.com<mailto:patm at psiurethanes.com>>
  >To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com>>
  >Sent: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:39:41 -0500
  >Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: Re: Reefer Blanket
  >
  >
  >It takes 2 Hondas and the connector setup to run tha AC
  >
  >Pat #130At 02:37 PM 6/20/2006, you wrote:
  > >Orlando
  > >
  > >Can you run the AC with your Honda???? How long does it take 
  > to >charge up your batteries???
  > >
  > >I was thinking of getting one... The other half would like to 
  > have >AC some nights when on the hook.
  > >
  > >Tony
  > >
  > >-----Original Message-----
  > >From: Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com<mailto:Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com>
  > >To: kmielen at iwon.com<mailto:kmielen at iwon.com>; C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com>>
  > >Sent: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:46:54 -0700
  > >Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: Re: Reefer Blanket
  > >
  > >
  > >Not sure if cheapest is always better---those are reflectors, not
  > >insulators. What I bought cost about $90, it's got an R-45 insulation
  > >factor, 2 of them, each fits in the door opening...I can keep the
  > >thermostat at "2" and maintain 41F for the weekend at Catalina. When I
  > >charge my batteries with my Honda 2000 for an hour or so, I turn up the
  > >thermostat to "5" for the duration of the charging process then back down
  > >to "2"...
  > >
  > >cuba libre 2
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > > "Karl
  > > Mielenhausen
  > > _/) " To
  > > <kmielen at iwon.co<mailto:kmielen at iwon.co> C320-List at catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com>
  > > m> cc
  > > Sent by:
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  > > s at catalina320.or<mailto:s at catalina320.or> [C320-list] FW: Re: Reefer Blanket
  > > g
  > >
  > >
  > > 06/20/2006 10:39
  > > AM
  > >
  > >
  > > Please respond
  > > to
  > > kmielen at iwon.com<mailto:kmielen at iwon.com>
  > > ; Please respond
  > > to
  > > C320-List
  > > <C320-List at catal<mailto:C320-List at catal>
  > > ina320.org>
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >Another option is one of those auto windshield reflectors. I got one
  > >that's sort of like 1/4" bubble wrap but metalized on both sides.
  > >Available at discount and auto stores. Trimmed to fit easily. Stiff enough
  > >to maintain shape and seal. Used the leftover to insulate the engine
  > >compartment wall adjacent to the reefer. Still have enough left to do the
  > >2 cabintop opening hatches when I get around to it.
  > >
  > >PS. Without the label "Marine", "Boat" or "Yacht", I can actually afford
  > >it!!
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >Karl Mielenhausen
  > >
  > >2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"
  > >
  > >New Bern, NC
  > >
  > >http://members.cox.net/mielen/
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >From: Ray Durand [mailto: durand.mail at verizon.net<mailto:durand.mail at verizon.net>]
  > >
  > >To: C320-List at catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com>
  > >
  > >Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:09:38 -0700
  > >
  > >Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
  > >
  > >
  > >
  > >On Orlando's advice, I bought a blanket for the reefer around three
  > >years<br>ago and found that it works just great. The blanket sits inside
  > >the reefer,<br>just below the lid bottoms and just fits inside the
  > >opening. <br><br>I just happened to come across the info a few days ago
  > >in my desk, so here<br>it is:<br><br>Standout Yacht Fittings<br>6826 Cliff
  > >Ave., KPS<br>Longbranch, WA 98351<br>800-622-1877<br>Fax:
  > >253-884-2253<br><br>I ordered it three years ago, so I can't vouch that
  > >the company is still in<br>business, but it's a toll-free phone call to
  > >find out. I ordered mine a<br>little longer than the reefer opening. The
  > >extra length provides a<br>convenient tab to pull on when you want to get
  > >into the reefer. I believe<br>the blanket I ordered is 13 x 38 1/2 inches
  > >- I recommend measuring the<br>opening on your reefer before you
  > >order.<br><br>Ray Durand, #822 <br><br><br>-----Original
  > >Message-----<br>From:
  > >C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com<br>[mailto:C320-List-bounces at cata 
  > lina320.org]
  > > On Behalf Of Henry LeSieur<br>Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:36
  > >PM<br>To: C320-List at catalina320.com<br>Subject<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com<br>Subject>: [C320-list] Reefer
  > >Blanket<br><br>It's been mentioned on previous posts the placement of a
  > >blanket (?) over<br>the reefer as an insulator.<br> <br> 1. What type
  > >of blanket is being used?<br> <br> 2. Where can it be purchased?<br>
  > ><br> 3. Is it placed inside the reefer or outside the reefer?<br> <br>
  > >Thanks, in advance<br> <br> Hank<br> <br> Camelot #331<br>
  > ><br><br><br>
  > >
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