I have been adding R-22 ~ annually to the a/c for the last couple years. The a/c is a Taylor Made/Cruiseair Model FX-16P, a 16k btu split system (compressor and 2 condensers) which is likely original to my 2001 C34. Last year I paid a marine air conditioning guy $800 to charge and troubleshoot the problem. He believes there is a slow leak near the condenser in the rear berth, which is a real problem to access. His assessment is it will take 10-15 hrs to repair, about the same hrs as replacement.
My questions are:
* Has anyone successfully repaired a freon leak on a Cruiseair 16k split-system?
* Has anyone replaced their entire Cruiseair 16k split-system?
* If so when, what brand and model # did you go with?
* Did you do the install yourself or pay a marine a/c guy?
* Did you go with another split-system or a self-contained system(s)? My a/c tech likes the idea of 2 self-contained 7k btu systems since it would be difficult to run 4"-6" duct fore and aft from a unit in the cockpit locker.
I can find nothing about replacing the a/c on a MKII after searching the Message Board and Tech Wiki.
My questions are:
* Has anyone successfully repaired a freon leak on a Cruiseair 16k split-system?
* Has anyone replaced their entire Cruiseair 16k split-system?
* If so when, what brand and model # did you go with?
* Did you do the install yourself or pay a marine a/c guy?
* Did you go with another split-system or a self-contained system(s)? My a/c tech likes the idea of 2 self-contained 7k btu systems since it would be difficult to run 4"-6" duct fore and aft from a unit in the cockpit locker.
I can find nothing about replacing the a/c on a MKII after searching the Message Board and Tech Wiki.