[C320-list] air condition

[Allan S Field]

To winterize the A/C, I close the thru hull, remove the hose from the end of
the thru hull, take a really deep breath, and blow the water in the system
out.  Repeat the deep breath and blow part 4-5 times (my sense is that
virtually all the water in the system comes out the first time but why risk
it...), reattach the hose to the closed thru hull and forget about it until
the spring.  I have never had a problem with either the pump or system in
about 12 seasons and some winters have gone down to the 0-10 degree F range.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD  

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We also have a Cruisair installed this year in the large port locker. We
have vents running to the main cabin, aft berth and v berth. Works fine.
Summer at the bay is much more enjoyable now. 
Allen, do you have any quick tips on winterization of the unit?

Jerry Sheets
JellyRoll  # 890


> On Oct 9, 2013, at 10:25 AM, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net>
wrote:
> 
> Tom - Depending on where you are located, A/C can be the best 
> investment you can make.  For us, on the Chesapeake Bay, A/C changed 
> out boat into a summer home.  We went with a 12,000 BTU CruisAir 
> system about 12 years ago and have never had an issue with it.  It is 
> essentially a reverse-cycle heat pump that gives us heat until the 
> water temp gets below at 37 and good A/C all through the hot months.  
> Our install is in the port large locker.  That said, if doing it again 
> or for the first time, I would be looking at the installs that Warren 
> Updike and Bruce Stumpp did on their C320's.  There may be pix out on the
website.
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
> 
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> 
> Hi All , What is the most current thought on installing a/c in a 320 ? 
> I am looking at a " turbo self contained a/c and where to install it ?
> Thank You , Tom   916
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Sun, Oct 6, 2013 3:36 pm
> Subject: [C320-list] Bulkhead Panels
> 
> 
> I took the panels out and the folding
> oor also.  Keeps the boat so much cooler.  I made adjustable curtains 
> or all three openings hung with bungee cords, which would give v berth 
> leepers a little privacy and hide storage.  Photo available on request.
> was told they quit making the cutouts because of the expense, cut, 
> trim pening, make panels etc.
> rudi DevineHolokai2, Catalina 320 1994 # 112 arina del Rey, CA 
> rudid at sbcglobal.net
>