I'm looking for the best places to place my A/C vents with the least amount of headache.
1st off: I use a composting head so there's no onboard holding tank which used to be mounted under the right side V-birth. That's where the compressor is going, I can vent the return into the fiberglass base on that side.
2nd: Because there's no marine head to pump I'm planning on using the plugged thru hull for the raw water intake so I don't have to punch another hole below the waterline.
I've been getting mixed answers from people that tell me to reduce noise I should have at least 3 vents as far aft as the nav station. I don't agree.
With a 16,000 Btu system (Is that too large or would 12,000 be adequite) I was planning on one 3" into the head, one 3" somewhere in the V-Birth and a 4" thru the cabinetry on the port side into the main cabin where the heater would normally be installed.
Any suggestions or advise would be appreciated. And would 12,000Btu be big enough to cool the interior?
Sea Dragon has a 12,000 BTU unit that keeps the interior cool even in August on the Chesapeake Bay..
We have two (2) 3" vents on our unit. One on the Port side of the V-berth and one midship, Port side, in the main Saloon.
You can see Sea Dragon's installation by going to our website
http://www.sailingseadragon.com (http://www.sailingseadragon.com)
Then "Boat Specs" then click on "Take a Tour of Sea Dragon"
Good luck
What a beautiful website !!!
You are a wealth of information, thanks for responding back to me.
I particularly like your "projects". I 'm also about to upgrade my batteries as well. Mine is set as yours was originally. I have already fabricated the extention to the battery box to move the start battery into. I 'm planning on mounting it right to the face of the existing at the same level. I will also be upgrading to 2 group 31 batteries for the house.
I just installed my refridgeration. West Marine (Adler Barbour CU-100) I put the compressor on an added shelf mid way in the cabinet on the left at the foot of the companion way adjacent to the icebox so it's close. I installed a teak louver for air intake on the galley side and cut 1" diameter holes in the teak removable panels in the floor of the cabinet for additional circulation into the bilge area below deck for heat dissapation. I mounted the larger VD-07 freezer evaporator horizontal under the left side of the box ceiling. The only thing I would change is adding insallation between the top of the evaporator and roof of the cooler. I get a condensation line around the perifery of the evap. on the counter top side. I could have also installed the evap. vertically on the right side of the box just below the shelf. It would fit. My box stays a nice even 34 degrees throughout. No need to seperate the box with lexan. I'll stay in touch I could also provide photos if you would like.
Leo,
Thank you for the kind words...
Yes I would like to have pictures and any information you have on your projects. I would like to post the pictures and information along with credit to the author, you.
Good luck with the AC... If there is anything I can do, let me know.
Garner
A 16,000 will fit I have one in my boat in v berth. For the for salon vent it go's thru the locker with drawers to behind the plywood lining to the side of little locker facing atf. This need to 6" vent hose. Next run a 5" to vberth thru small hanging locker tee to head with 4" outlet. The unit is place with discharge facing fwd fitted discharge box 6 by 5 vents to be place as high as you can. In FL. a 12,000 is no big enough
. My 16,ooo would only get the cabin to 80 deg. on hot day. I install marine a/c for living
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