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Main Message Board / Re: Air Conditioner size .... ...
Last post by rmjohns - Today at 04:15:34 AMI have a 16k unit, though it's an older unit. It does blow pretty cold air. It's adequate in the summers of NC, but I wouldn't say it would freeze you out of the cabin. If the sun is shining on the deck, you can feel the heat radiating from the ceiling when you're down below. I made some deck shades that help dramatically.
Rob.
Rob.
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Main Message Board / Re: Air Conditioner size .... ...
Last post by Kyle Ewing - Yesterday at 01:28:00 AMMy Webasto 16k BTU cools all cabins in my 1990 on the hottest Chicago summer days. I use it at Marina's but read it'll run on a Honda 2000 if I add a soft start circuit.
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Catalina 34s Parts & Pieces For Sale or Wanted / Re: Mail sail cover, free, jus...
Last post by surfnturfpaul - May 12, 2024, 10:56:44 PMDo you still have this sale cover? I am in Moss Landing California. Would gladly pay shipping.
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Main Message Board / Re: Air Conditioner size .... ...
Last post by Gulfsailor - May 12, 2024, 10:55:15 PMI had the same 16k btu on my Ericson I installed 13 years ago. It ran fine on my Honda EU2000 while on the hook.
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Catalina 34s Parts & Pieces For Sale or Wanted / Re: ST4000 Version 1 Auto Pilo...
Last post by surfnturfpaul - May 12, 2024, 10:48:25 PMDefinitely interested I have an old 1986 Catalina, with the same unit and need a new belt. Contact me.surfnturfpaul@gmail.com
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Main Message Board / Re: Air Conditioner size .... ...
Last post by WTunnessen - May 12, 2024, 07:28:38 PM16K BTU works very well here in the Chesapeake Bay in the summer. But I have wondered if it's oversized. If you are planning on running your AC while on anchor with a portable generator, you might consider using a 14K unit. If you plan to use it mostly at slip on shore power and like to sleep in refrigerator, 16k will deliver.
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Main Message Board / Re: Air Conditioner size .... ...
Last post by Gulfsailor - May 12, 2024, 07:05:22 PMI just installed a Mermaid 16k btu over the past week. Should be finished tomorrow.
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Main Message Board / Air Conditioner size .... 14K ...
Last post by Bob K - May 12, 2024, 10:09:56 AMHello,
About to place my order for a new AC unit. Still having trouble deciding size. Chesapeake Bay area.
What size is your AC?
About to place my order for a new AC unit. Still having trouble deciding size. Chesapeake Bay area.
What size is your AC?
#9
Main Message Board / Re: ? Sudden overheating?
Last post by Schulcb - May 12, 2024, 08:03:34 AMAfter removing the S wire from the gauge, the resistance from the S wire to the panel ground (checked using the G post on the temp gauge) IS 970 ohms. Checking the resistance at the sender again (cold this AM) is 900 ohms.
When the gauge started displaying inaccurate readings it was sporatic with it going from "pinned" high to reading normal. Then the frequency diminished until it always reads >240.
This morning with the engine cool, when I engerize the panel the gauge reads ~170'F.
Not sure it this tells you anything...
Thanks,
Craig
When the gauge started displaying inaccurate readings it was sporatic with it going from "pinned" high to reading normal. Then the frequency diminished until it always reads >240.
This morning with the engine cool, when I engerize the panel the gauge reads ~170'F.
Not sure it this tells you anything...
Thanks,
Craig
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Main Message Board / Re: engine room sound insulati...
Last post by Ron Hill - May 12, 2024, 06:01:06 AMGuys : I had to "work at it", but I got the 1 1/4" because it gives greater deadening of the sound!! BTW, I only used screws & washers!!
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