k-nutz
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- Jul 8, 2014
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- Boat Info
- 2000 SunDancer 240
2013 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali 6.6 Duramax
- Engines
- 5.7 MERC w/BRAVO III
Been a while since I have been on here so I figured it was time to contribute.
So as the title states, I have been in the process of installing A/C on my boat for the last 2 weeks. The rain has held me back considerably as it seems like Virginia is in some Seattle Twilight Zone for the past couple of weeks. Friday I got my new Cockpit Isinglass back (Had the front pieces re-done with a zip out section in the middle, and a zip out/screen placed in the rear). Since I now have my complete camper setup on hand, the rain is no longer an excuse. I no longer have to crawl in and out from under my cockpit cover I figured I had no excuse for dragging it out.
A/C Unit - marinaire 6000BTU self contained A/C www.marinaire.com
Previously completed (last year I didnt do the full install since it never got that hot).
- Wiring to Electrical Panel
- Seacock installed in bilge over the winter.
Plan
- Install A/C behind false all in the aft cabin.
- Install Pump/Strainer in Bilge and route associated plumbing.
- Install Mermaid Condensator to pull condensation from drain pan since placement/natural list of the boat makes a sump drain unrealistic.
- Install 2" Ducting/Vent to Front Cabin into the valance that covers the windshield wiper motor.
- Install 2" Ducting/Vent into the Steps into the front cabin pointing forward to front cabin
- Install 3" Ducting/Vent in the cockpit next to the captains chair. (This was an after thought after I discovered I couldnt do 3" ducting to the other two locations.
- Install A/C controller (still trying to figure out where I want to place it, waiting on longer cable).
I am still waiting on some parts to arrive this week but here is my progress so far. I removed the overhead valance on the side of the head, it covers the wiper motor but has plenty of room for installing the vent that I chose. When I cut out the wood for the vent I discovered that I didnt have enough room to clamp the hose to the vent so I bored out a 3 inch hole around the original hole. Since it was 2 layers of plywood I only went through the first layer.
Second vent I installed in the steps leading into the cabin.
I initially intended on using 3 inch ducting throughout but when after I got everything measured and tested I learned that I would be forced to use 2 inch ducting. So as not to waste my 3 inch ducting I am putting a 3 inch duct in my cockpit.
More pictures to follow, but this is what I have so far.
http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Mike...at/Boat Projects/Boat Air Conditioner Install
So as the title states, I have been in the process of installing A/C on my boat for the last 2 weeks. The rain has held me back considerably as it seems like Virginia is in some Seattle Twilight Zone for the past couple of weeks. Friday I got my new Cockpit Isinglass back (Had the front pieces re-done with a zip out section in the middle, and a zip out/screen placed in the rear). Since I now have my complete camper setup on hand, the rain is no longer an excuse. I no longer have to crawl in and out from under my cockpit cover I figured I had no excuse for dragging it out.
A/C Unit - marinaire 6000BTU self contained A/C www.marinaire.com
Previously completed (last year I didnt do the full install since it never got that hot).
- Wiring to Electrical Panel
- Seacock installed in bilge over the winter.
Plan
- Install A/C behind false all in the aft cabin.
- Install Pump/Strainer in Bilge and route associated plumbing.
- Install Mermaid Condensator to pull condensation from drain pan since placement/natural list of the boat makes a sump drain unrealistic.
- Install 2" Ducting/Vent to Front Cabin into the valance that covers the windshield wiper motor.
- Install 2" Ducting/Vent into the Steps into the front cabin pointing forward to front cabin
- Install 3" Ducting/Vent in the cockpit next to the captains chair. (This was an after thought after I discovered I couldnt do 3" ducting to the other two locations.
- Install A/C controller (still trying to figure out where I want to place it, waiting on longer cable).
I am still waiting on some parts to arrive this week but here is my progress so far. I removed the overhead valance on the side of the head, it covers the wiper motor but has plenty of room for installing the vent that I chose. When I cut out the wood for the vent I discovered that I didnt have enough room to clamp the hose to the vent so I bored out a 3 inch hole around the original hole. Since it was 2 layers of plywood I only went through the first layer.
Second vent I installed in the steps leading into the cabin.
I initially intended on using 3 inch ducting throughout but when after I got everything measured and tested I learned that I would be forced to use 2 inch ducting. So as not to waste my 3 inch ducting I am putting a 3 inch duct in my cockpit.
More pictures to follow, but this is what I have so far.
http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Mike...at/Boat Projects/Boat Air Conditioner Install