268 adding A/c

Pipedreams · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:19 pm **Posts:** 99

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 ?

ric · **Posted:** Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:10 pm

http://www.marinaire.com/category_s/30.htm

$200 cheaper, reverse cycle, smaller, and can run on a 1000w inverter.

Pipedreams · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:19 pm **Posts:** 99

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

acguy · **Posted:** Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:09 pm

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

Pipedreams · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:19 pm **Posts:** 99

Were you able to get the factory harness for the power or did you make one up( from breaker to unit)

Pipedreams · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:19 pm **Posts:** 99

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

ric · **Posted:** Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:10 pm

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.

Pipedreams · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:19 pm **Posts:** 99

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.

acguy · **Posted:** Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:49 am

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

Pipedreams · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:19 pm **Posts:** 99

Thanks trying to get that part from fourwinns ,not sure if its still in stock

Surface Interval · **Posted:** Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:24 pm

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

ric · **Posted:** Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:54 pm

17.5 amps to run the heat????? It's not reverse cycle?!

www.iFourWinns.com

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