My older CruisAir pans are metal with a side drain. You could try Rustoleum primer and a finish coat or that crazy rubber stuff.
Joel <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > I have a CruisAir A/C. The condensate pan is plastic or composite but > even it drains from the side. I think they design them that way because > more often than not, the pan sits on a flat surface. > > Anyway, I almost cringe to suggest this but what about some of that crazy > rubber stuff they advertise on TV? The commercial where they make a boat > out of screen and coat it with the rubbery stuff? > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 7:09 AM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> We have a 1994 C&C 37/40+ with an Adler/Barbour A/C unit. The drain pan >> is the issue. When we bought the boat, the surveyor noticed the rusty pan, >> and suggested cleaning out the rust. In addition, the drain for the pan for >> some reason is in the side of the unit rather than in the bottom. The hose >> then attaches, runs a couple inches and goes through a hole and down to the >> through-hull. Why the pan was not made out of Aluminum, Stainless or HDPE >> is beyond me! Instead, it is painted mild steel. Ugh... >> >> That said, the paint is flaking off, and is somewhat rubbery, and >> therefore clogging the drain. My questions are as follows: >> >> The unit seems relatively difficult to get out, and access to the far >> side of the pan is virtually impossible. Is there a cure for the rust & >> paint peeling that does not involve removing the unit? Also, have any of >> you revised the drain so that it drains down, rather than through the side >> of the pan? Have any of you replaced the pan, and how big a deal was it? >> >> Thanks for all your help, >> >> Bruce Whitmore >> >> (847) 404-5092 (mobile) >> [email protected] >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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