www.iFourWinns.com

Anybody have pics of the ac on this model I want to add and want to see where they locate everything.

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Gibson Lazy Cruz 42
(Exboat)1994 Four Winns 278
2 x 5.0L OMC Cobras SX
2003 Ford F-250 6.0L

I don't have any pics of the AC unit in mine but basically, it's mounted in the port side of the aft cabin, behind a panel that would probably be for storage otherwise. There's a vent nearby for the aft cabin area, then another vent right above the dining table, and then one more on the port side bulkhead for the v-berth. The condensate drains go into the engine compartment bilge and the water intake is where toilet water intake and other strainer(s) are under the aft cabin cushions. The electric water pump for the air conditioner is there also. The outlet for the water goes out the side of the hull on the port side.

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USCG 50 Ton Master Inland/OUPV Endorsement+Towing

1998 278 Vista - Twin 4.3 GLs, Kohler 4KW Gen, AC/Heat.
1999 Yamaha Waverunner SUV
2003 Yamaha Waverunner SUV w/MR-1 HO conversion

Thanks,
That is where I thought it would go and the vents in the cabin area are already there.

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Gibson Lazy Cruz 42
(Exboat)1994 Four Winns 278
2 x 5.0L OMC Cobras SX
2003 Ford F-250 6.0L

My 97 278 had an aftermarket a/c mounted under the aft dinnete bench. Raw water pick up and pump were in the engine compartment. I routed the condensate to the shower sump. I'd rather keep my bilges dry if possible. My boat did not have a port side compartment in the aft cabin, only a shelf.

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Martin
04 268 Vista - Knot Again
08 Boston Whaler 130 Sport - Double Good
Previous Boat:
97 278 Vista - Buoy Howdy

Could you tell me how they route the water line to the AC unit? I want to make sure before I start drilling holes. Does it go straight up to the panel under the aft cabin? It doesn't look like much room and will be hard to keep the line going up hill.
Thanks

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Gibson Lazy Cruz 42
(Exboat)1994 Four Winns 278
2 x 5.0L OMC Cobras SX
2003 Ford F-250 6.0L

On mine the pump is mounted in the aft-cabin bilge compartment on the right side, just under the lid if you're facing the stern of the boat. My hose doesn't go completely go uphill and it doesn't have to because the pump will take care of it. I noticed that when I blew the water out of the line last weekend - there's a low spot in there somewhere, which isn't a big deal because I run antifreeze in the line as well as blow the water out first.

Another thing to watch - while working on some of the winterizing this last weekend I found that FW didn't bed my AC strainer right and the 4" blocks of 1/2" plywood used to core where the fittings go through were all soaked. I've owned the boat for 3 years and didn't even notice that the previous owner had drilled a small hole, likely found the core was soaked, then sealed the hole up with some epoxy. I had to cut the fiberglass out and replace the plywood, then reglass it. Not terribly difficult, but it was something that needed to be done right.

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USCG 50 Ton Master Inland/OUPV Endorsement+Towing

1998 278 Vista - Twin 4.3 GLs, Kohler 4KW Gen, AC/Heat.
1999 Yamaha Waverunner SUV
2003 Yamaha Waverunner SUV w/MR-1 HO conversion

Thanks, how did they route the water line from the pump to the ac unit?

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Gibson Lazy Cruz 42
(Exboat)1994 Four Winns 278
2 x 5.0L OMC Cobras SX
2003 Ford F-250 6.0L

I need to take a close look at it to find out exactly, but I'm out of town at the moment and won't be home until tomorrow night. I'll be working on it Sunday so I'll get the specifics for you then.

Joe

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USCG 50 Ton Master Inland/OUPV Endorsement+Towing

1998 278 Vista - Twin 4.3 GLs, Kohler 4KW Gen, AC/Heat.
1999 Yamaha Waverunner SUV
2003 Yamaha Waverunner SUV w/MR-1 HO conversion

Thank you,
I will hold off drilling holes until then.

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Gibson Lazy Cruz 42
(Exboat)1994 Four Winns 278
2 x 5.0L OMC Cobras SX
2003 Ford F-250 6.0L

I checked out the water line routing last night and it starts in the bilge compartment as we discussed before. It goes through the stringer into the storage compartment that runs between the stringers toward the front of the boat. The hose is strapped down along the top of the compartment so it's not in the way. It then runs into the storage under the bottom step, then into the compartment under the top step. From there it goes into the area where the electrical panel is, and from there goes back to the shelf above the aft cabin bed where the AC unit is mounted.

I'll be doing a lot of work in that area today rebedding the thru-hull fittings and replacing the sanitation hoses so I'll snap a few pics of the setup and hopefully get them posted tonight.

Joe

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USCG 50 Ton Master Inland/OUPV Endorsement+Towing

1998 278 Vista - Twin 4.3 GLs, Kohler 4KW Gen, AC/Heat.
1999 Yamaha Waverunner SUV
2003 Yamaha Waverunner SUV w/MR-1 HO conversion

Here are a few pics... Hopefully they'll help. The last one shows the condensate drain routed through the bulkhead into the engine bilge compartment.

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USCG 50 Ton Master Inland/OUPV Endorsement+Towing

1998 278 Vista - Twin 4.3 GLs, Kohler 4KW Gen, AC/Heat.
1999 Yamaha Waverunner SUV
2003 Yamaha Waverunner SUV w/MR-1 HO conversion

Thanks thats what I was looking for.

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Gibson Lazy Cruz 42
(Exboat)1994 Four Winns 278
2 x 5.0L OMC Cobras SX
2003 Ford F-250 6.0L

Can you tell me where they have the air vents?
I have eveything else hooked up.

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Gibson Lazy Cruz 42
(Exboat)1994 Four Winns 278
2 x 5.0L OMC Cobras SX
2003 Ford F-250 6.0L

Sorry I missed your post - All of the ducts are on the port side. One in the v-berth bulkhead just above the storage ledge that goes around the v-berth, one about centered over the table, and then one in the aft cabin near the AC unit.

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USCG 50 Ton Master Inland/OUPV Endorsement+Towing

1998 278 Vista - Twin 4.3 GLs, Kohler 4KW Gen, AC/Heat.
1999 Yamaha Waverunner SUV
2003 Yamaha Waverunner SUV w/MR-1 HO conversion