Hi Josh, A/C ducts would have to be significantly larger in dia than the heater ducts need to be due to the smaller temperature differential for A/C so I don't know if this will help you much. The output for my Espar is only about 3" in dia at the heater and quickly steps down in size as it branches off at the different outlets.
I have photos of some of the duct runs. I'll take a look this evening. Ken H. On 29 August 2017 at 09:44, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > Ken, > > I'm looking to better distribute the A/C in my boat. I'd like to see how > your heat is ducted. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Aug 29, 2017 8:38 AM, "Ken Heaton via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> Our 37+ has an Espar Diesel fired forced air furnace, well hidden in the >> lazarette, accessed through the large hatch at the head of the aft berth. >> This is a forced air unit with outlets in the aft stateroom, the head (in >> the shower stall), in the main cabin, and in the forward stateroom. We >> have yet had to do any maintenance to it in 7 years, it just works. These >> are quite common in Transport Trucks in cold climates to keep the sleepers >> comfortable so they are well proven. >> >> I've always liked the idea of a Dickinson propane fireplace but I'm not >> sure there is a good place to mount one in a 37+ without giving up seating >> room somewhere. >> >> Ken H. >> >> >> >> On 29 August 2017 at 09:11, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> It depends on what sort of heat you’re looking for; if you are >>> constantly in cool, wet conditions and would like to have dry heat >>> throughout the boat, I’d suggest a diesel forced-air system like the Espar >>> or Webasto. But these can be expensive to install and maintain. >>> >>> If you would just like to take the chill out of the cabin in the >>> morning, or like a little ambience in the evening, I would highly recommend >>> the Dickinson propane fireplace. I’ve had one both on my previous boat >>> (1981 30mkI) and my current Landfall 38. These are relatively simple and >>> inexpensive to install; there’s really no maintenance; and the larger >>> version can throw a lot of heat into the cabin, while using little propane. >>> >>> — Fred >>> >>> Fred Street -- Minneapolis >>> S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI >>> >>> On Aug 28, 2017, at 9:04 PM, Len Mitchell via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> I am considering some auxiliary heat, either a Dickinson propane >>> fireplace or a diesel forced air unit like an Espar. I guess I am looking >>> for the best fit for our 37+ but leaning towards a propane fireplace. Both >>> have advantages. What do you guys think? >>> Len Mitchell >>> Crazy Legs >>> 1989 37+ >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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! >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > 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! > >
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