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| Author: | Pipedreams [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 268 adding A/c |
Starting the process of adding A/c to my 2000 268 want to go with mermaid m5 has any one installed one or seen good deals on them ? |
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| Author: | ric [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
http://www.marinaire.com/category_s/30.htm $200 cheaper, reverse cycle, smaller, and can run on a 1000w inverter. |
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| Author: | Pipedreams [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
That unit looks good , pretty close to same price would love to find a deal or some one that has a good used one or has installed one |
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| Author: | acguy [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
I installed a cruisair unit in my 248 when we had it. Easy install just a little bit tight. The hardest part by far was getting the aft cabinets out. Let me know if you have any questions |
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| Author: | Pipedreams [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
Were you able to get the factory harness for the power or did you make one up( from breaker to unit) |
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| Author: | Pipedreams [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
Ric have you ever seen one run on a 1000. Watt inverter, just 1batt or 2. ? I have a xantrex pro 1000 that would be great if it would run it if not my Eu 2000 will |
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| Author: | ric [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
Not to run on battery power, but to run when the engine itself is running/idling when off shore power if you don't have a built in genset. |
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| Author: | Pipedreams [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
Still have a little time to find the unit i want, i think iam gonna buy it at Defenders big in store sale in march. |
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| Author: | acguy [ Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
Pipedreams wrote: Were you able to get the factory harness for the power or did you make one up( from breaker to unit) Yes i ordered it from my local FW dealer. Can't recall how much but it just plugged right into the back were the existing breaker is mounted for A/C. I mounted my thermostat on the cabinets facing the bow instead of at the entrance to the cabin. It seem to run a little longer and keep a more comfortable temp. As far as a 1000w inverter good luck i wouldn't hold my breath. That inverter is probably rated for a constant load of 750w. We have never really had the need for A/C on the lake, unless you anchor out every night |
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| Author: | Pipedreams [ Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
Thanks trying to get that part from fourwinns ,not sure if its still in stock |
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| Author: | Surface Interval [ Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
Last fall I was looking at inverters and possibly an a/c installation. The guys on this site referred me to this site for step by step installation in a 268. I found it very informative, it might be worth a read. The author discussed the installation and also several of the issues that he encountered. http://www.boat-project.com/mech/proj-13.htm |
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| Author: | ric [ Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 268 adding A/c |
17.5 amps to run the heat????? It's not reverse cycle?! |
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