Rotzy
New Member
Hello everyone.
I'm looking to install AC on my '02 260DA this winter and was wondering what size unit I should go with. The optional factory unit was 7000 BTUs, but most units these days are either 6000 or 9000 and I'm torn about what size to go with.
I boat in the Northeast but despise heat and humidity when trying to sleep. My goals are the following:
- #1: It has to be effective at cooling the boat in a reasonable time frame
- I'd like to add as little weight to the boat as possible
- I want it to take up as little room as possible (I will be installing it in the starboard wall of the mid cabin)
- I want to be able to run it off my 2kW generator (please don't start a conversation about portable generator use).
- I don't want to worry about it freezing up or cycling on/off frequently because it's too big for the boat.
Suggestions?
I'm looking to install AC on my '02 260DA this winter and was wondering what size unit I should go with. The optional factory unit was 7000 BTUs, but most units these days are either 6000 or 9000 and I'm torn about what size to go with.
I boat in the Northeast but despise heat and humidity when trying to sleep. My goals are the following:
- #1: It has to be effective at cooling the boat in a reasonable time frame
- I'd like to add as little weight to the boat as possible
- I want it to take up as little room as possible (I will be installing it in the starboard wall of the mid cabin)
- I want to be able to run it off my 2kW generator (please don't start a conversation about portable generator use).
- I don't want to worry about it freezing up or cycling on/off frequently because it's too big for the boat.
Suggestions?