[C320-list] Through hull for new AC unit

[RONALD HODEL]

Just a thought! If you’re going to air condition the entire boat you need a dedicated AC unit, obviously and the questions you’re asking I’d be interested in hearing the answers to as well. But if you’re only gonna air condition the sleeping cabin (My wife and I sleep in the stern) I’ve often wondered about using a Zero Breeze Mark 2 unit. They’re expensive but cheaper than a dedicated AC unit and they can be powered by their own battery pack which means you could use it at anchor and charge it during the day with solar. We don’t mind heat during the day but getting to sleep at night, it would be nice to be a little cooler. I’m sure it wouldn’t bring the aft cabin down to freezing if you’re after that but 25 degrees cooler and dehumidified would be nice.  I didn’t hear good reports about the first unit but apparently the Mark 2 is an improvement. It’s certainly couldn’t do the whole boat, that’s for sure. 

Ron Hodel
Lokomaikai #1070

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> On Jun 21, 2021, at 9:04 AM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
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> Now that I think about it, you definitely should not tee off the engine through-hull because the suction of the engine pump could pull air through the AC water line and cause your engine to overheat.
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> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
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>> On Mon, Jun 21, 2021, at 11:33 AM, Jack Brennan wrote:
>> Hello all:
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>> We’re thinking about installing a self-contained AC unit in the fall. I 
>> have a question about the through hull that is needed.
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>> Can I tee off the engine through hull, or does proper installation 
>> require a new one in the port locker?
>> 
>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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