[C320-list] portable air conditioners

[wflowe3 at aim.com]

 I tried one of the units mounted on wheels (Haier)  that you vent through a portlight and the vent hose put off so much heat that it defeated the cooling effect. On my Beneteau, I made a set of modified hatch boards and mounted a standard window AC unit in the companionway. Worked well and you didn't have to remove it to sail but it made getting below a little more tricky when underway. I have photos of that installation if you are interested.
Bill  

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Sutherland <rwsbv at yahoo.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tue, May 29, 2012 11:17 am
Subject: [C320-list] portable air conditioners


Anyone have experience with a portable air conditioner other than CruiseAir? One 
of our neighbors has one of these units and they are quite loud. Don't want to 
subject my neighbors to the same. I had a dock mate once who had a Beneteau 331 
and he picked up a unit from Lowe's or Home Depot and was happy with the 
outcome. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Bob Sutherland
Never Enough #1043