As a point of reference, my boat has a 27K BTU unit on the bridge; in the central Florida summer it doesn't do really anything but chisel it from 120 to 95 degrees. It has two large diffusers that blow from the helm forward and three round adjustable ones blowing towards the seats at the helm. Just my experience and the 52DB's bridge is quite a bit larger but I'm thinking you are wasting money on those small AC units.
420 looks very similar. 460 even better. If I had an engineering drawing, might be possible to fabricate with SS. Appreciate the remarks in thread re. 3D scanning/printing. Salvage parts is another approach I've been hunting.
Cockpit Table is amazing! I want one!
Tks for offer. At very least, suggest close inspection of the vent "inserts" or covers for their adhesive. There are no screws evident for these but screws are present on the large vent assembly to the hull. I can't be only 450EB owner where the inserts are missing from falling off!
Your pic looks a little different than my vents re. the opening that the insert is glued to. Here's perhaps a better image of mine missing the glued on insert (or cover). The insert is actually a complicated piece, has vent openings in it's bottom side.
I see it now after viewing the pic upside down so the straight section is on the bottom. Glad you are re-attaching! An annoyance for me they are missing. Running water off the gunwale doesn't intrude so I'm not worried about rain unless a sideways t-storm I guess. Heavy seas more if a threat. Then again, heavy seas could push up and in under the cover but less likely.
Indeed. I too have water outboard of one engine. On the list for wetvac because not clear if it also contains oil or even fuel laying there since prev owner. It's a long bilge void at the bulkhead. I have a guy to work on my bilge cleaning in general and on his list. I have no leaks of any source but 19 yrs old and two prev owners, it's needed. In May, had bottom & running gear painted, raised the water line, replaced the tape, replaced both raw water seacocks and dropped the rudders to reseal the flanges and repack. Had to, flanges leaked, seacocks wouldn't close all the way. Shafts, props, cutlass bearings inspected by several, experienced, and deemed acceptable. Next bottom job, I'll replace Cutlasses and re-align shafts...just because. Don't intend to buy props because I don't intend to hit anything!
Found A/C vent as you say, at back of shelf directly above the microwave cabinet. Tks, didn't know of it.
Great pics, and yes, insert (or cover) looks identical. Not familiar with the 420 AC but I could perhaps be seeking the part referencing both boats. Thanks much!
My gas struts to the hatch are a little tired. In a strong wind, I found out the hatch likes to slam shut and I had no one to call.
Luckily the cam is easily removed from the inside (so long as you have tools in the engine room) but there was that moment of panic.
Now I see what this is. And tools in engine room, lol. Uh-oh, actually a good idea! At least channel locks & a screw driver. Note to self...I also have a busted piston at the bottom, held together with elect tape. Wonder if I can get a part. Haven't gotten to remedy yet or even looked closely yet. Made deposit for replacing radar, Tridata unit, and a blown VHF (one of two and second one screen is lame).My gas struts to the hatch are a little tired. In a strong wind, I found out the hatch likes to slam shut and I had no one to call.
Here are the pictures of my latch again for reference.
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I would guess the struts are pretty easy to find and replace. I have them on my off season list to take care of. I'm not sure if you saw this in the thread earlier, but I built a little platform above my battery banks to hold a tool box. It really comes in handy when you are locked in the engine room.
@Shoyrtt Didn't realize your autopilot didn't interface. I'll have to track down the link on mine, but pretty sure it is the Sea Talk that feeds into the Garmin. Mine slaves up and follows courses and routes pretty well.I would guess the struts are pretty easy to find and replace. I have them on my off season list to take care of. I'm not sure if you saw this in the thread earlier, but I built a little platform above my battery banks to hold a tool box. It really comes in handy when you are locked in the engine room.
Which radar, tridata and vhf are you purchasing for the boat? Do you still have the original Raymarine autopilot? I do and that is one thing that I might upgrade soon so it can sync with the Garmin for navigation.
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