Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

Dennis,

a Tee?  I just take off the hose and blow!

Joel

On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 11:40 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Josh, and others with built in A/C units
>
> When cranked up, my CruisAir blows air in the mid-low 40's and keeps the
> cabin in the mid-low 70's even in 90+F heat without any awning.  You might
> put a thermometer in the discharge and check it.  It may well need a bit of
> service.
>
> Also, the water side may need to be flushed or upsized.  I have a Tee and
> valves on both inlet and exit to let me flush either way from the Tee.
>
> Also, check the temperature of the discharged water.  If it is fairly hot,
> you may not be getting enough flow.
>
> A good marine A/C tech will check all that plus the refrigerant pressures.
>
> Just a note: my marine repair colleague is the CruisAir repair tech for my
> area.  Maybe that's why my unit blows so cold.  :)
>
> Dennis C.
>
> On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 9:55 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Edd,
>>
>> I have a 16500 BTU system and despite discharging cold air it still
>> struggles to cool the cabin in the heat of summer.  Randomly through the
>> day it sucks up jellyfish which clog the strainer.  Worse than that is when
>> it happens in the middle of the night.  Admittedly my unit is older and may
>> need serviced.  I tend to agree with Dennis, awnings, insulation, and
>> ventilation are pretty effective and less hassle.
>>
>> Josh Muck key
>> S/V Sea Hawk
>> 1989 C 37+
>> Solomons, MD
>> On Aug 19, 2016 12:08 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Listers,
>>>
>>> We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral
>>> is thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense
>>> of installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have
>>> been hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on
>>> board with the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.
>>>
>>> I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps.
>>> The specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the
>>> inside of a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used
>>> during shore power or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp
>>> alternator and a great inverter on board).
>>>
>>> Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>>
>>> Edd
>>>
>>>
>>> Edd M. Schillay
>>> Starship Enterprise
>>> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
>>> City Island, NY
>>> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Josh, and others with built in A/C units

When cranked up, my CruisAir blows air in the mid-low 40's and keeps the
cabin in the mid-low 70's even in 90+F heat without any awning.  You might
put a thermometer in the discharge and check it.  It may well need a bit of
service.

Also, the water side may need to be flushed or upsized.  I have a Tee and
valves on both inlet and exit to let me flush either way from the Tee.

Also, check the temperature of the discharged water.  If it is fairly hot,
you may not be getting enough flow.

A good marine A/C tech will check all that plus the refrigerant pressures.

Just a note: my marine repair colleague is the CruisAir repair tech for my
area.  Maybe that's why my unit blows so cold.  :)

Dennis C.

On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 9:55 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Edd,
>
> I have a 16500 BTU system and despite discharging cold air it still
> struggles to cool the cabin in the heat of summer.  Randomly through the
> day it sucks up jellyfish which clog the strainer.  Worse than that is when
> it happens in the middle of the night.  Admittedly my unit is older and may
> need serviced.  I tend to agree with Dennis, awnings, insulation, and
> ventilation are pretty effective and less hassle.
>
> Josh Muck key
> S/V Sea Hawk
> 1989 C 37+
> Solomons, MD
> On Aug 19, 2016 12:08 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Listers,
>>
>> We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral
>> is thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense
>> of installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have
>> been hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on
>> board with the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.
>>
>> I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps.
>> The specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the
>> inside of a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used
>> during shore power or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp
>> alternator and a great inverter on board).
>>
>> Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Edd
>>
>>
>> Edd M. Schillay
>> Starship Enterprise
>> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
>> City Island, NY
>> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Edd,

I have a 16500 BTU system and despite discharging cold air it still
struggles to cool the cabin in the heat of summer.  Randomly through the
day it sucks up jellyfish which clog the strainer.  Worse than that is when
it happens in the middle of the night.  Admittedly my unit is older and may
need serviced.  I tend to agree with Dennis, awnings, insulation, and
ventilation are pretty effective and less hassle.

Josh Muck key
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD
On Aug 19, 2016 12:08 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" 
wrote:

> Listers,
>
> We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is
> thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of
> installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have
> been hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on
> board with the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.
>
> I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The
> specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the
> inside of a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used
> during shore power or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp
> alternator and a great inverter on board).
>
> Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?
>
> All the best,
>
> Edd
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[LKL via CnC-List]

Agree with Joe,

Have been using my GE window unit in the companion way for about 5 years
now.yes...maybe not the best answerbut for having invested only
around $150 on the a/c and misc. materials.am very pleased

Lloyd Lippe
Finesse
Landfall 39



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Subject: Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

Everyone I have seen using a window unit in the hatch just steps over it to
get in and out ;)
Joe
Coquina


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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

Everyone I have seen using a window unit in the hatch just steps over it to get 
in and out ;)
Joe
Coquina

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Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 23:02
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Cc: James Nichols
Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

I seriously considered the window unit in the companionway before I went with 
the portable unit.  

I decided the portable unit was the way to go because the idea of wresting the 
unit out of the way every time I wanted to exit the boat didn't sound like a 
good idea.  

I'm thinking that if I went with the idea of creating a hood for a hatch where 
the air was forced down into the cabin from above, I could have purchased two 
window units for the price that I paid for the one portable unit, and still had 
more than enough money left over to purchase the materials I needed to make the 
hoods that would direct the air into the hatches.

James
S/V Kristy
1971 C 39


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Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[James Nichols via CnC-List]

I seriously considered the window unit in the companionway before I went
with the portable unit.  

I decided the portable unit was the way to go because the idea of wresting
the unit out of the way every time I wanted to exit the boat didn't sound
like a good idea.  

I'm thinking that if I went with the idea of creating a hood for a hatch
where the air was forced down into the cabin from above, I could have
purchased two window units for the price that I paid for the one portable
unit, and still had more than enough money left over to purchase the
materials I needed to make the hoods that would direct the air into the
hatches.

James
S/V Kristy
1971 C 39


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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[gnylander--- via CnC-List]

I built a platform for a 5000 btu unit which sits on the 
foredeck. I then built a couple of sides - the unit sits 
in front of the forehatch and the open hatch with sides 
aims the air down into the vee berth and head. Works OK, 
dept us cool in the Baltimore heat for a couple of 
weekends. Platform is out of 2x2's - light.


Gary
St. Michaels MD


On Sat, 20 Aug 2016 07:30:30 -0400
 Jake Brodersen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
wrote:

Edd,



I mounted a 12,000 btu window unit in the companionway. 
It keeps the boat chilly even in the high 90’s.  We only 
use it a couple times a year, but for the price it sure 
beats hotel rooms.   Yes, it’s a bit heavy and hard to 
stow, but I’ve worked out a spot at the saloon table next 
to the mast where it stays put.




Jake



Jake Brodersen

C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”

Hampton VA













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Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 12:08
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Cc: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com>
Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone 
try it?




Listers,



We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast 
and the Admiral is thinking air conditioning. I don’t 
really want to go through the expense of installing a 
marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I 
have been hearing stories of boaters putting one of those 
portable AC units on board with the exhaust hose going 
out through a hatch. 




I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using 
drawing 7-9 amps. The specs say that can cool 250 square 
feet, which I think would make the inside of a boat cabin 
quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during 
shore power or while the engine is running (I have a 
high-amp alternator and a great inverter on board). 




Has anyone done this? Any thoughts? 



All the best,



Edd





Edd M. Schillay

Starship Enterprise

C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B

City Island, NY 

Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 
<http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> 





   














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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Many boats in the South have awnings over the boom to provide shade on the
cabin and deck.  Awnings range from nice commercially made ones to some PVC
pipe and a cheap tarp.

Other folks have tried keeping the cabin top and deck wet with a spray of
water.

Every little bit helps.

Dennis C.

On Sat, Aug 20, 2016 at 11:14 AM, James Nichols via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I just wrote a blog about my last visit to Kristy, my 1971 C 39, and part
> of it addressed the portable AC unit that I purchased.
>
> https://adventureswithkristy.wordpress.com/2016/08/11/a-quick-visit/
>
> I wish I could tell you the amperage it was drawing, but I was too busy
> working on the electrical system and didn't think about it until it was
> already time to leave.
>
> James
> S/V Kristy
> 1971 C 39
>
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Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[James Nichols via CnC-List]

I just wrote a blog about my last visit to Kristy, my 1971 C 39, and part
of it addressed the portable AC unit that I purchased.

https://adventureswithkristy.wordpress.com/2016/08/11/a-quick-visit/

I wish I could tell you the amperage it was drawing, but I was too busy
working on the electrical system and didn't think about it until it was
already time to leave.

James
S/V Kristy
1971 C 39


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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Jake Brodersen via CnC-List]

Edd,

 

I mounted a 12,000 btu window unit in the companionway.  It keeps the boat 
chilly even in the high 90’s.  We only use it a couple times a year, but for 
the price it sure beats hotel rooms.   Yes, it’s a bit heavy and hard to stow, 
but I’ve worked out a spot at the saloon table next to the mast where it stays 
put.

 

Jake

 

Jake Brodersen

C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”

Hampton VA



 

 

 

 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay 
via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 12:08
To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com>
Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

 

Listers,

 

We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is 
thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of 
installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have been 
hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on board with 
the exhaust hose going out through a hatch. 

 

I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The 
specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the inside of 
a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during shore power 
or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp alternator and a great 
inverter on board). 

 

Has anyone done this? Any thoughts? 


All the best,

 

Edd

 

 

Edd M. Schillay

Starship Enterprise

C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B

City Island, NY 

Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> 

 




 






 

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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Rick Brass via CnC-List]

A couple in the club where I used to keep Imzadi have a 35’ Sabre. They bought 
a Coleman rooftop AC unit from an RV center. I checked and you can pick up a 
smaller unit (10-12K BTU) for circa $600-650. 

 

Each spring they remove the hatch above the salon, and put down a wooden frame 
that goes around the hatch frame and acts as a spacer and mounting plate for 
the AC unit. Once mounted the AC unit looks a lot like a liferaft case sitting 
below the boom and behind the rigid vang. It only runs at the dock. But I’m 
told it works very well and was a good value.

 

For a short while I had a 7000 BTU window unit from Walmart that sat on a 
homemade frame on the foredeck – with the business end propping up the hatch, 
and a cover to keep in the cool air. Worked OK and would keep the interior in 
the mid to upper 70s, but was a bitch to store. 

 

The CruisAire 7500 BTU unit I bought at a nautical yardsale for a couple 
hundred worked better, and mounted pretty slickly on the cover for the 
companionway slider with the cold air going down the hatch over the salon. But 
the dog got Pod because his spot on the boat is a pad placed on the cover over 
the companionway slider.

 

Bottom line is I don’t see that AC is worth the cost or the hassle – at least 
for me.

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

 

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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[detroito91 via CnC-List]

As a side note. ..the unit from Costco does not drain any water. Electric plug 
and hot exhaust vent. Unit cost $350.
Brand name was de longie.
Jim schwartz 
SEA YA!


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 Original message From: Lorne Serpa via 
CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date:08/19/2016  3:14 PM  
(GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Lorne Serpa 
<lorne.se...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Portable Air 
Conditioner -- Anyone try it? 
I also covered the ac vent hose with a roll of stick on duct insulation 
tape.  Made a big difference as the hose puts out a lot of heat.  I put 
insulation in the roof vents to keep sun out and window tint in the hatch 
covers also.

On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 1:14 PM, detroito91 via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Yes..same situation here in North carolina.  Went to Costco and bought a 14000 
but ac and heater unit. With  100 degree days it does alright. Port shades keep 
a lot of the solar heat out. Biggest problem was the heat coming out the 
exhaust. I enclosed the vent hose that came with it in a 5" dryer hose 
also.this kept the heat isolated. Better insulation. 
Installed on a 38 LF. The unit is located by the quarter berth
Jim schwartz 
SEA YA !
c 38 LF
Washington n c



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Date:08/19/2016 12:07 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Cc: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com>
Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

Listers,

We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is 
thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of 
installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have been 
hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on board with 
the exhaust hose going out through a hatch. 

I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The 
specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the inside of 
a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during shore power 
or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp alternator and a great 
inverter on board). 

Has anyone done this? Any thoughts? 

All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY 
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log








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[Daniel Sheer via CnC-List]

I have a standup unit with a single hose, 8K BTU, on Pegathy. Vented to the 
small hatch over the galley. Strapped with clips to the aft end of the port 
salon bench for travel. Will not cool the interior when the day is hot and the 
sun is out, but it is still refreshing to sit in front of the cold air exhaust 
even under those conditions. Cools the boat, and dehumidifies, at night, even 
hot nights are comfortable below. Had to install a 15 amp breaker to use the 
built in outlets. I lead the drain tube to the bilge. 10% of the price of a 
built in, water cooled unit. Do it again in a heartbeat, but I'd get the next 
larger size unit.
Dan SheerPegathy - LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco

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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Lorne Serpa via CnC-List]

I also covered the ac vent hose with a roll of stick on duct insulation
tape.  Made a big difference as the hose puts out a lot of heat.  I put
insulation in the roof vents to keep sun out and window tint in the hatch
covers also.

On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 1:14 PM, detroito91 via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Yes..same situation here in North carolina.  Went to Costco and bought a
> 14000 but ac and heater unit. With  100 degree days it does alright. Port
> shades keep a lot of the solar heat out. Biggest problem was the heat
> coming out the exhaust. I enclosed the vent hose that came with it in a 5"
> dryer hose also.this kept the heat isolated. Better insulation.
> Installed on a 38 LF. The unit is located by the quarter berth
> Jim schwartz
> SEA YA !
> c 38 LF
> Washington n c
>
>
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Date:08/19/2016 12:07 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Cc: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com>
> Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?
>
> Listers,
>
> We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is
> thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of
> installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have
> been hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on
> board with the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.
>
> I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The
> specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the
> inside of a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used
> during shore power or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp
> alternator and a great inverter on board).
>
> Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?
>
> All the best,
>
> Edd
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

Some of them blow the water out the hot air vent and some have a tank that 
overflows all over the place (hey facilities, thanks for putting a leaky one in 
my server room)
Joe
Coquina

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Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

We have an LG 12,000 BTU that we put in the shower stall. I bought it on Amazon 
for less than $ 300.00 shipped  There's a Lewmar 6" inch port directly above it 
which is perfect for a short / direct hot air exhaust. It's out of the way, and 
as close as I can get to a real unit for less than 300 bucks

We use fans to distribute the air around the boat.  I use a mix of 12 volts and 
no brand / Vornado house fans.  The Vornado's really are better.

It does a great job of cooling / dehumidifying the sometimes steamy Georgia 
deep south air  and does not overtax the 15 Amp Shore power.

-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA




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Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List]

We have an LG 12,000 BTU that we put in the shower stall. I bought it on 
Amazon for less than $ 300.00 shipped  There's a Lewmar 6" inch port 
directly above it which is perfect for a short / direct hot air exhaust. 
It's out of the way, and as close as I can get to a real unit for less 
than 300 bucks

We use fans to distribute the air around the boat.  I use a mix of 12 
volts and no brand / Vornado house fans.  The Vornado's really are better. 


It does a great job of cooling / dehumidifying the sometimes steamy 
Georgia deep south air  and does not overtax the 15 Amp Shore power.

-Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA 






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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

Two boats on my pier have window units in the companionway. Cheap enough to try 
and see how it does.
Joe
Coquina

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Subject: Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

Edd,

I've got two Cruiseair units on the 44.  If I start them in the a.m. they keep 
the boat cool even in the worst of the heat.  If I wait until the boat is hot, 
it takes a long time to cool off the cabin.  I'm not sure one 8000 BTU unit 
will do the job.

Joel

On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 1:22 PM, Ron Ricci via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
Edd,

I just saw one installed to cool a ~400 sq. ft. meeting room.  It may have been 
larger than 8,000 BTU/hr. but was much better than the window unit it replaced.

Good luck,

Ron

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Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

Listers,

We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is 
thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of 
installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have been 
hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on board with 
the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.

I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The 
specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the inside of 
a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during shore power 
or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp alternator and a great 
inverter on board).

Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?

All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

Edd,

I've got two Cruiseair units on the 44.  If I start them in the a.m. they
keep the boat cool even in the worst of the heat.  If I wait until the boat
is hot, it takes a long time to cool off the cabin.  I'm not sure one 8000
BTU unit will do the job.

Joel

On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 1:22 PM, Ron Ricci via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Edd,
>
>
>
> I just saw one installed to cool a ~400 sq. ft. meeting room.  It may have
> been larger than 8,000 BTU/hr. but was much better than the window unit it
> replaced.
>
>
>
> Good luck,
>
>
>
> Ron
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Edd
> Schillay via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, August 19, 2016 12:08 PM
> *To:* C List
> *Cc:* Edd Schillay
> *Subject:* Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?
>
>
>
> Listers,
>
>
>
> We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is
> thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of
> installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have
> been hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on
> board with the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.
>
>
>
> I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The
> specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the
> inside of a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used
> during shore power or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp
> alternator and a great inverter on board).
>
>
>
> Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?
>
>
> All the best,
>
>
>
> Edd
>
>
>
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
>
> Starship Enterprise
>
> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
>
> City Island, NY
>
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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[Ron Ricci via CnC-List]

Edd,

 

I just saw one installed to cool a ~400 sq. ft. meeting room.  It may have been 
larger than 8,000 BTU/hr. but was much better than the window unit it replaced. 
 

 

Good luck,

 

Ron  

 

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Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 12:08 PM
To: C List
Cc: Edd Schillay
Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

 

Listers,

 

We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is 
thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of 
installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have been 
hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on board with 
the exhaust hose going out through a hatch. 

 

I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The 
specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the inside of 
a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during shore power 
or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp alternator and a great 
inverter on board). 

 

Has anyone done this? Any thoughts? 


All the best,

 

Edd

 

 

Edd M. Schillay

Starship Enterprise

C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B

City Island, NY 

 <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log

 


   

 






 

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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[detroito91 via CnC-List]

Yes..same situation here in North carolina.  Went to Costco and bought a 14000 
but ac and heater unit. With  100 degree days it does alright. Port shades keep 
a lot of the solar heat out. Biggest problem was the heat coming out the 
exhaust. I enclosed the vent hose that came with it in a 5" dryer hose 
also.this kept the heat isolated. Better insulation. 
Installed on a 38 LF. The unit is located by the quarter berth
Jim schwartz 
SEA YA !
c 38 LF
Washington n c



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 Original message From: Edd Schillay via 
CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date:08/19/2016  12:07 PM  
(GMT-05:00) To: C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Edd 
Schillay <e...@schillay.com> Subject: Stus-List Portable Air 
Conditioner -- Anyone try it? 
Listers,

We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is 
thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of 
installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have been 
hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on board with 
the exhaust hose going out through a hatch. 

I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The 
specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the inside of 
a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during shore power 
or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp alternator and a great 
inverter on board). 

Has anyone done this? Any thoughts? 

All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY 
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log







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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Edd,

I've heard of a couple people trying them with less than stellar results.
My opinion is you get a lot more BTU and bang for the buck with a cheap
window unit in the companionway.  Of course, it's a lot more inconvenient
for entry/egress.

Quite frankly, there is nothing like a nice 16KBTU CruisAir marine AC.
Touche' stays around 74F below even in 96-98F outside temps.  At night the
Admiral likes it more in the 67F range.  However, the $3000-3500 install
can be intimidating.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 11:07 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is
> thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of
> installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have
> been hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on
> board with the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.
>
> I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The
> specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the
> inside of a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used
> during shore power or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp
> alternator and a great inverter on board).
>
> Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?
>
> All the best,
>
> Edd
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Franklin Schenk via CnC-List]

I recently borrowed an old Cruiseair unit from a friend. It needs a shot of 
Freon but works reasonably well.  I suggest that you contact them at 
cruiseair.com for new models.
Frank 

On Friday, August 19, 2016 11:08 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
 wrote:
 

 Listers,
We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is 
thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of 
installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have been 
hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on board with 
the exhaust hose going out through a hatch. 
I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The 
specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the inside of 
a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during shore power 
or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp alternator and a great 
inverter on board). 
Has anyone done this? Any thoughts? 

All the best,
Edd

Edd M. SchillayStarship EnterpriseC 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-BCity Island, NY 
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log

 




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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Lorne Serpa via CnC-List]

I have a 30 MkII and am in DC.  I have a 9,000 house vented through the
roof hatch.  It does not keep up with the 90 degree temps.  The air coming
out is cold, but the hull of the boat is just not insulated and I often see
80-82 degrees in the boat.  I'm running it in conjunction with a 4200btu
hatch AC and together I still see 78 in the mid day heat.  At night, I can
get the boat back down to mid to lower 70.  Great for sleeping.
The main benefit of the 9000ac is that it blows hard and I can stand and
sit anywhere and have very cold air blowing on me and it feels great.
However, the boat wall and everything not in the path of the ac is still
hot.  Better than nothing and well worth the $200 I spent.

On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 12:07 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is
> thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of
> installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have
> been hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on
> board with the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.
>
> I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The
> specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the
> inside of a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used
> during shore power or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp
> alternator and a great inverter on board).
>
> Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?
>
> All the best,
>
> Edd
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

[Cleverboy via CnC-List]

There is a kickstarter for very portable ac unit called the cool breeze. Has 
it's own lithium ion batteries or runs off house batteries. I have a 30-1 and 
it might help the lady of the ship.


BTW Edd, I'm out of Evers Seaplane Base right across from you on mainland Bronx.


bxcvf

Destrier


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Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 4:07:47 PM
To: C List
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Subject: Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

Listers,

We've had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is 
thinking air conditioning. I don't really want to go through the expense of 
installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have been 
hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on board with 
the exhaust hose going out through a hatch.

I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The 
specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the inside of 
a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during shore power 
or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp alternator and a great 
inverter on board).

Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?

All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log<http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>






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[Edd Schillay via CnC-List]

Listers,

We’ve had some really hot days up here in the Northeast and the Admiral is 
thinking air conditioning. I don’t really want to go through the expense of 
installing a marine air conditioner and through-hull valves, but I have been 
hearing stories of boaters putting one of those portable AC units on board with 
the exhaust hose going out through a hatch. 

I would probably stick with an 7,000-8,000 BTU using drawing 7-9 amps. The 
specs say that can cool 250 square feet, which I think would make the inside of 
a boat cabin quite comfortable. Obviously would only be used during shore power 
or while the engine is running (I have a high-amp alternator and a great 
inverter on board). 

Has anyone done this? Any thoughts? 

All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY 
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log 







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