I did the same last year, buying the lightest, cheapest 5k unit (from the
supermarket for $89 actually), it's a very popular quick fix in my area. We
customized 2 wood pieces that fit around it, replacing the bottom 2
companionway boards, when in use. Of course, we haven't needed since our first
test....go figure. It is so small, it fits in my dock box when not in use. I
can also lug it home easily if I have the need to use it elsewhere.
Somewhere recently I saw online someone who used a standard 5k unit, secured
it on the cabin top just behind the hatch, and rigged it up with waterproof
canvas or something to vent into the boat, similar to the pricey marine
version. We may consider a similar version for next summer, so its easier to
get in and out the companionway.
Lori T
1979 C27 #4244
"Summer Place"
Barnegat Bay, NJ
http://users.nac.net/lorrainet/home/
Russ Dearmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
We'd all like to see the pics........ Sounds very interesting. Russ
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi;
I have a 1971 Catalina 27 (#65) and use a small window air conditioner to
cool my boat. I place it on a piece of closed cell foam in the cockpit sole.
I slide it back to leave and pull it into the companionway opening when I want
the main cabin cooled. I have a piece of cockpit cushion foam that seals it
across the top and my companionway curtain fills the upper part of the opening,
and drapes over the cockpit cushion foam. It works well and is a cheap fix.
If you want pictures I will be happy to supply them.
David
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