I congratulate you, Cap'n. First, on the thoughtful, even ingenious design you developed AND your thorough installation. And second, for thinking about the rest of us and documenting the install so thoroughly. Applause all around!
Thank you Jack and that was my pleasure to help you and others make this installation if you need to thank you so much for watching and if you have any Questions please let me know thanks for watching👍😉🛥⚓️
Professionally installed, well done! Another solution is the marine air conditioner ,,webasto,, which uses 12 vlots of electricity and the heat exchanger is water. It is easier to install and more compact. One disadvantage of this solution is that the device is much more expensive. :-)
I agree that's why I did not go with a marine are they were close to $2,000 and this was only $350 install with everything👍 And whenever it breaks I just replace it quick and very expensive
Very well thought out install. Only drawback is when the ac fails, you will need to find a new ac of the same dimensions. You can always remodify the opening though. Thanks for sharing. I love ingenuity.
Thanks Cap Im a Refrigeration mechanic and i can fix it in the futere ,but i think i will buy another one to keep in stock. Thanks for the heads up Cap.
There was a lot of thinking involve I can guarantee you that that's why it came out that way because all the thinking and preparation but if I would have started right away doing something like that without planning it would have been terrible to Captain
Excellent job!! Nothing like AC on a hot day or night. It might work a little better if you reverse the exhaust and intake. Hot air rises and could get sucked in.
Thank you Captain and the reason I engineered that way it's because if I put the vent on top in the suction the bottom when it rains water will be sucked in the intake Taurus inside the AC that's why I put it on top and plus when I'm riding the boat and I have the air conditioner on if there's any splash of water and it hits the deck it will be sucked into the air conditioner that's why I put it on top yes I put a lot of thought into every little detail since I am a refrigeration mechanic
Out On The Reef Watching you work I can tell that you are a perfectionist! I love your videos and I wish I was there fishing with you. I’m also crazy about the sea I fish and sail on the North East. Hopefully one day I can make it to the Bahamas 😁
Out On The Reef. From Long Island NY to Main and back. One of my favorite places to visit is Block Island its part of Rode Island. It’s still a little cold here the season starts around April 15th.
@@spirostathopoulos1346 that sounds like good sailing captain and now is the best time to do maintenance on your boat if you have it in your house do all the maintenance you have to do that way when the summer time comes you ready to go captain and happy sailing and stay free of the Corona virus
That's the plan! cap but the only problem with that is wen the rain or salt water hits the deck of the boat the cold bottom intake will suck the water into the unit , is engendered that way to prevent ware ion the unit 👍👍
Just started to watch your web site. Very educational and enjoy watching your fishing trips. I’m looking for a Boston Whaler Pilot house due to the weather in British ColumbiaCanada. Thanks again
Almost done with my install. What is the function of vent drafts blockers you installed? On my trailer build I am planing to vent to the wall and use boat inspection hatches on the wall. The hatch will be closed when traveling and open when camping. I will have fiberglass screen mesh at the end of each run to prevent bugs from entering. Is there any need for vent drafts blockers from AC perspective? Thanks
Excellent work!! Looking to piggy back to your idea and install it in my cargo trailer build/conversion. Why did you decide on 6 inch Infinity fan instead of 4 inch (402 CFM vs 205 CFM)? Do you think 205 CFM is not enough to provide proper cooling? Thanks
Yes the bigger CFM is better because if you don't use a lot of intelligent it will overheat and shut off, So my recommendation is to go with the bigger blower captain It pays off in the long run. Thanks for watching
Hey Cap! So, after so many issues with my marine AC system, I'm considering doing something like you did in my cabin. I'm very ignorant on A/C systems, why is it you need a blower fan? Wouldn't the exhaust air just blow out naturally? Or do you add the blower so the hot air doesn't stagnate in the vent and return into the cabin? Also why not have the exhaust go outside of the boat on the side with a marine-grade air vent? Or why not blow the hot air into the bilge?
If you don't add an extra blower the air conditioner shut off from high pressure you need a extra vent lower like this one and throw in the air into the bilch is a bad idea because it's very hot air I hope this helps captain
Great video very educational. I do have one question? Would there have been enough room for one of those portable a/c units to go in that opening behind the bench?? I’m a talking about one of those units that aren’t taller than 24-25 inches.
He basically made a 5000btu 2 hose portable ac unit which they don’t make or sell. The smallest portable unit is 7000btu...takes more generator to run as well
Capt hope you are doing well ,Capt I own a 2301 seaswirl striper that I'm putting in a ac like yours ,please i would like to know if you used two blowers one to take out the hot air and one to bring in cool outside air, please let me know, I will appreciate it alot thank you Capt 😊
hello cap. and i only use one for the hot air but if you see that your ac cuts off because it overheats you may need 2 of them but if you installed correctly you only need one on the hot exhaust, but one important thing is your unit 5000 to 6000 btu because if is bigger you may need 2 exhaust cap . if i can help in any other question just ask cap. hope you have a great install cap.😉👍👍⚓
I came here from your van AC build... amazing work on both... Im thinking of doing this style install on my promaster. I would like to push the air down through the floor (with the exhaust fan) instead of out the side like yours on the boat is.. do you think going down would pose any unforeseen issues?
Not at all Captain the only thing is that Metro the hot air does not hit too much of the fuel tank you don't want to warm it up too much and I think that would be an awesome idea to do on your ProMaster and thank you for watching my channel, both of them😁👍👋
@@dustwaterwindfire just make sure you have plenty of ventilation and if you want a good exhaust fan check out the one I have his description below is really good for the Heat and you're welcome
The reason I install the air conditioner like that is because if you put any other air conditioner outside with the salt environment would not last long I am an air conditioner mechanic so I'm very concerned about the salt environment and have an air conditioner outside
Out On The Reef Stainless heat exchanger years ago I did HVAC in Clearwater they had cooper nickle heat exchangers used bay water in the heat pumps Amazon sells stainless tubing I’m sure you can make one
@@rayc2344 great question Captain I have a video that's going to come out in a few days showing you how I protected from The Saltwater environment is a shield that I created for the intake of the air of the generator I think you're going to find it interesting
@@rayc2344 here is the video that is coming out in 3 days but i will show it to you ahead of time since you asked , please let me know what you think, thanks ⚓👍 th-cam.com/video/3WYDrdJgwGM/w-d-xo.html
I'm not complaining here. This needed to be added over the boat roof. As you're not using the area to scout for fish or steer the boat. Like order two new boxes as your using now, place upsidedown pipe need things. What do you think?
I think I have mentioned in a previous comment of your videos that last year we ALMOST bought a 23ft SC, I WAS wondering if there was a way 2 add an AC unit 2 it,,so ty. I think one of the Parkers at our old marina said he used a camping AC unit on the hatch when at the dock...but he said it only took the edge off the heat. I wonder why something on the hatch wasn't very efficiet?
Do you feel the 5000 does a great job cooling down your boat out just good? If your cabin was slightly larger, Do you think the 5000 would be adequate?
@@masdbo No if it was a bigger during the day it would not make a huge difference but at night it does make a difference if the bolt was bigger because it's not as hot when the sun is beating on the boat captain
I was looking at doing the same kind of install on my boat so this was a really good reference video. I do have a question. Are you using a generator or a battery bank? If you're using a battery bank how many, what cell size and how long can you safely run the ac without using all of your batteries up? I have batteries on my boat but thought about a generator just for the AC
What kind of boat do you have and where you trying to install it and if you look at my video I did have to put a exhaust blower to take the heat out of the compartment I recommend you to check that blower out so you can see what I'm talking about and I use a generator because the air conditioner draws a lot of amperage so the generator is continuously give me power and compared to batteries generator weights less than a bank of batteries
@@OutOnTheReef I have an older Sea Ray weekender that I have totally remodeled so aside from the shape, more hard corners rather than curves it doesn't look older. It didn't have an AC unit when I got it so I was trying to find a less expensive solution than buying a marine unit. My cabin has a bench just like yours which was nice to see but I also have a kitchenette and a bathroom to work around. I have a 3 battery bank with an inverter and charger for the batteries when connected to shore power. I think you're right about the generator.. might be the best option.
@@TheFubar1975 yes because the generator can give you power all the time and it's not too expensive and you can get a quiet Honda or Westinghouse and the Westinghouse 2200 works really good and it's less expensive
yes im is very constable but you need a good CFM blower like mine totake the air out,check out the links below for the model i used in this installation. thanks for watching
Hey Brother, I love your videos, as a matter of fact, I have a 2520, and I just did this same install, however, I have to admit. The results are not near as impressive as I was hoping for. My ac ran on the genny for over an hour, and the cabin was just as stuffy as when I started. I plugged all the outside holes leading to the outside I could see and find. any ideas? It was not a super hot day here, but I was expecting better results? How cool does your house get and how long does it take? Keep the vids coming, lots of great ideas!! Thanks, Jim
You going to be surprised what I'm about to tell you, you have air coming into cabin from the anchor Locker run the AC and go put your hand close to the Anchor locker from the inside of your pilot house will a draft in your hand on the size and all over where the anchor Locker is it's not sealed 100% and let me know if that help because I had the same problem at first I was getting a lot of hair coming in and it was from the anchor Locker so you have to feel that with foam spray
@@OutOnTheReef Checked the anchor locker, its tight, no leakage at all, Its a 2021 model, so it's molded with a hatch for access from the inside. I did plug the areas along where the vents are located on both sides of the boat. sad to say I have the same results, its a little better, but its not as hot and humid as yesterday either. I'm going to go try it after the sun gets a little lower in the sky and behind the shade tree. I'm getting 39-42 degree air out of the unit, I'm thinking the 5K BTU just may not be large enough. still an awesome idea, and I'm determined to get it working properly. how cool does your house get after, say 30 minutes of your AC running? (during the day) I don't think the space is much different in your boat than the 2520...
@@jimsummers1072 one thing that will help you is direct the AC vents towards the captain's chair that's what I did with mine with a plexiglass on the grill and I get hit by the cold air all the time but inside the Parlor House I get a Cool Breeze but it's not cool like a home is because there's no insulation but I am real comfortable in the hot summers inside
@@jimsummers1072 and also keep looking around the cabin for any air leaks because remember you're creating a vacuum seal now on 2520 you do not have the bench seat that I have right
Not that it matters a whole lot but I think u have the intake and exhaust dampers backwards. May have worked a lot better without the booster fan. Nice job either way
Well you're going to like the explanation the reason I didn't put the intake on the bottom is because when it rains it will suck rainwater that Splash from the deck of the boat but put it on top just protect it from ocean splash and rain that's why I did it that way it was very well thought engineer😉👍
Out On The Reef I don’t mean the bottom should be on the top and top on bottom. I’m saying the way the damper opens is backwards. The exhaust opens like the intake should and vise versa. You’re going against gravity not with it
@@djnemesis82pluss1877 that makes sense I will check into that to see if I can improve that because you're right it will be a lot better. I may have a reason why I did it that way but I'll double-check it thanks for the great suggestion captain
Hey Cap ..just finished my ac install like yours but I'm having a issue with the duct fan turning off 30min with a temp of 135. I have insulated it the fan and it still turns off. Any ideas?
Did you get the 351 CFM blower the 6-inch diameter 1 one thing that I did to improve my ventilation was behind the AC duct I open the hole opening 6in and place a 6 inch hose to exhaust to the fan did you do that? Or do you have the 4-inch
@@OutOnTheReef only thing 4in is the intake hose and connector to the ac box.everything else is 6in I have a 4in duct fan that I bought 1st then saw your next video that you went to a 6in fan. I may put the 4in fan on the intake side to pull in more cooler outside air.
@@dssranger278 the hose on the exit of the blower is a 4 inch that is fine but what I did to improve is that I put a 6 inch hose from the beginning of the blower to the back of the AC duct. Improved 25% of the airflow. So in easier words you have to make a 6 inch hole on the back in the AC ductwork to be 6 in and run a 6 inch hose to the blower and the esxit of the blower a 4-inch house is just fine
@@yanisvelcruz7929 tremendo capitan te ba a encantar y tu bas a ver que todo sale bien esperando que el tiempo copere, me alegro campeon que pronto iras a esa bellad aguas😉👍🛥
@9:23, I see lots of unused box space to the right of new AC, what's going on here/there? Cut this box off 1" after new AC, at least. To get more interior space. If the box supports the seat above, rework the space. FFS~!
This was a bad idea right up until the blower motor was delivered then it became feasible. You might want to put a box around that blower so it does not radiate heat into the cabin.
It radiates some heat but you wouldn't want to trap that heat around the blower because the blower needs also to cool down a little bit if you trap the heat in the blower you going to increase the heat in the blower and you may damage the blower that's why I didn't do that so I only get a little bit of heat in the cabin of course I lose a little bit of deficiency but it's a safer way to run your blower it's cooler that way. Thanks for your suggestion
Not that is your fault, but the fiberglass finish/paint/gelcoat inside that croked pilot house is terrible. All that step near the drain hole, and the drain hole is terrible looking bro. What crapy work this brand does.
I congratulate you, Cap'n. First, on the thoughtful, even ingenious design you developed AND your thorough installation. And second, for thinking about the rest of us and documenting the install so thoroughly. Applause all around!
Thank you Jack and that was my pleasure to help you and others make this installation if you need to thank you so much for watching and if you have any Questions please let me know thanks for watching👍😉🛥⚓️
I've never seen a professional looking installation of a window air conditioner in a boat.....til now. Very nice!
Thanks you really appreciate it
Professionally installed, well done! Another solution is the marine air conditioner ,,webasto,, which uses 12 vlots of electricity and the heat exchanger is water. It is easier to install and more compact. One disadvantage of this solution is that the device is much more expensive. :-)
I agree that's why I did not go with a marine are they were close to $2,000 and this was only $350 install with everything👍
And whenever it breaks I just replace it quick and very expensive
Plus no salt water corrosion
Awesome idea. Gonna do this to my Parker. Thanks for posting!!
No problem 👍 cap thanks for watching and i placed the link in the description blower and the items i used it may help you.
thanks for watching cap.
Very well thought out install. Only drawback is when the ac fails, you will need to find a new ac of the same dimensions. You can always remodify the opening though. Thanks for sharing. I love ingenuity.
Thanks Cap
Im a Refrigeration mechanic and i can fix it in the futere ,but i think i will buy another one to keep in stock.
Thanks for the heads up Cap.
@@OutOnTheReef ^this^....awesome
@@melodymakermark thank you really appreciate your great feedback
Excelente work. Especial the details you do are perfect. Congratulations
Thank you Captain and I try my best to make it look functional👍
Bro you are a genius! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you cap and thanks for being part of my channel by watching
Excellent installation! If I did it, it would not turn out nearly as nice 😀
There was a lot of thinking involve I can guarantee you that that's why it came out that way because all the thinking and preparation but if I would have started right away doing something like that without planning it would have been terrible to Captain
Excellent job!! Nothing like AC on a hot day or night. It might work a little better if you reverse the exhaust and intake. Hot air rises and could get sucked in.
Thank you Captain and the reason I engineered that way it's because if I put the vent on top in the suction the bottom when it rains water will be sucked in the intake Taurus inside the AC that's why I put it on top and plus when I'm riding the boat and I have the air conditioner on if there's any splash of water and it hits the deck it will be sucked into the air conditioner that's why I put it on top yes I put a lot of thought into every little detail since I am a refrigeration mechanic
Out On The Reef Watching you work I can tell that you are a perfectionist! I love your videos and I wish I was there fishing with you. I’m also crazy about the sea I fish and sail on the North East. Hopefully one day I can make it to the Bahamas 😁
@@spirostathopoulos1346 i try cap ,haw far have sail?
Out On The Reef. From Long Island NY to Main and back. One of my favorite places to visit is Block Island its part of Rode Island. It’s still a little cold here the season starts around April 15th.
@@spirostathopoulos1346 that sounds like good sailing captain and now is the best time to do maintenance on your boat if you have it in your house do all the maintenance you have to do that way when the summer time comes you ready to go captain and happy sailing and stay free of the Corona virus
I like it. Maybe have the hot exhaust go to the top exit vent and have the cool coming in from the lower.
That's the plan! cap but the only problem with that is wen the rain or salt water hits the deck of the boat the cold bottom intake will suck the water into the unit , is engendered that way to prevent ware ion the unit 👍👍
You done an amazing job good work my friend
Thanks buddy and it's been working for over 3 years with no problems👍
Man now i wish i had a cabin like that. mine has to little room but I'm going to try it anyway, lol Great job
Tim Fishhunt lol good luck ;).
hope it works for you cap.
my respects ( in the next maintenance; but the blower outside of the cabin. 7 to 12% more efficient. this an A+ project.
Thanks Noel for the great comment
Just started to watch your web site. Very educational and enjoy watching your fishing trips. I’m looking for a Boston Whaler Pilot house due to the weather in British ColumbiaCanada. Thanks again
That is a amazing boat and i hope you get a nice one,they are expensive but well build.
Thanks for watching my channel Cap.
I like your idea, I'll use a similar set up for my sailboat. Where did you find the box on the back that you used to get the heat out .
i got it at Home depot or lowes cap is very unexpansive
What a great job you did!
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thanks cap.
Have you done any research on what is the smallest pilot house boat that comes from with air-conditioning from the factory? And its associated cost?
@@timmyboy3459 I have never seen a air conditioner twenty one foot pilot house boat cap
Good job man looks great
Thanks Chris is awesome to have air conditioning and Refrigeration on the boat makes it way better
Almost done with my install. What is the function of vent drafts blockers you installed? On my trailer build I am planing to vent to the wall and use boat inspection hatches on the wall. The hatch will be closed when traveling and open when camping. I will have fiberglass screen mesh at the end of each run to prevent bugs from entering. Is there any need for vent drafts blockers from AC perspective? Thanks
yes i use the vents to prevent Bugs and Water splashing
really nice fabrication
Thank you it works really good
Excellent work!! Looking to piggy back to your idea and install it in my cargo trailer build/conversion. Why did you decide on 6 inch Infinity fan instead of 4 inch (402 CFM vs 205 CFM)? Do you think 205 CFM is not enough to provide proper cooling? Thanks
Yes the bigger CFM is better because if you don't use a lot of intelligent it will overheat and shut off, So my recommendation is to go with the bigger blower captain It pays off in the long run.
Thanks for watching
@@OutOnTheReef Do you think if 6 inch Infinity fan will be enough for 6000 BTU GE unit?
@@krzysztoforlowski6010 it could work try it and if is not enough try a little bigger cap
Awesome Job my friend...👍
Lovely Channel
Thanks George I'm glad you liked it⚓⚓
How did you create the backing on the condenser for the ducting to connect to?
i have videos showing the install cap. that shows you step by step.👍
All I can say is sweeeeeeeet job
Thanks John and thank you for watching
Hey Cap! So, after so many issues with my marine AC system, I'm considering doing something like you did in my cabin. I'm very ignorant on A/C systems, why is it you need a blower fan? Wouldn't the exhaust air just blow out naturally? Or do you add the blower so the hot air doesn't stagnate in the vent and return into the cabin? Also why not have the exhaust go outside of the boat on the side with a marine-grade air vent? Or why not blow the hot air into the bilge?
If you don't add an extra blower the air conditioner shut off from high pressure you need a extra vent lower like this one and throw in the air into the bilch is a bad idea because it's very hot air I hope this helps captain
heat rises intake on the bottom
if i reversed it wen it rains in the deck the intake will suck water to the system, and this is well thought out cap. im a refrigeration Mechanic
Great video very educational. I do have one question? Would there have been enough room for one of those portable a/c units to go in that opening behind the bench?? I’m a talking about one of those units that aren’t taller than 24-25 inches.
I thought about those too but if you get the kind that sucks the air out of your cabin that is not a good AC
He basically made a 5000btu 2 hose portable ac unit which they don’t make or sell. The smallest portable unit is 7000btu...takes more generator to run as well
Capt hope you are doing well ,Capt I own a 2301 seaswirl striper that I'm putting in a ac like yours ,please i would like to know if you used two blowers one to take out the hot air and one to bring in cool outside air, please let me know, I will appreciate it alot thank you Capt 😊
hello cap. and i only use one for the hot air but if you see that your ac cuts off because it overheats you may need 2 of them but if you installed correctly you only need one on the hot exhaust, but one important thing is your unit 5000 to 6000 btu because if is bigger you may need 2 exhaust cap . if i can help in any other question just ask cap. hope you have a great install cap.😉👍👍⚓
@@OutOnTheReef thanks capt you have always help me solve problems im grateful
Very nice job.
Thanks Jason I just recently went to the Bahamas and I use the air conditioner for 3 bass and everything worked perfect thanks for watching
I came here from your van AC build... amazing work on both... Im thinking of doing this style install on my promaster. I would like to push the air down through the floor (with the exhaust fan) instead of out the side like yours on the boat is.. do you think going down would pose any unforeseen issues?
Not at all Captain the only thing is that Metro the hot air does not hit too much of the fuel tank you don't want to warm it up too much and I think that would be an awesome idea to do on your ProMaster and thank you for watching my channel, both of them😁👍👋
@@OutOnTheReef great news, thank you for so much explanation and detail in your videos.. very inspirational.
@@dustwaterwindfire just make sure you have plenty of ventilation and if you want a good exhaust fan check out the one I have his description below is really good for the Heat and you're welcome
@@OutOnTheReef oh yeah and def. drooling over the AC van install you did, but a little too "pro" for most :)
@@dustwaterwindfire but I'm sure you can come up with something good Captain let me know how it comes out
Hello captain. At what temperature do you normally run yours ac at??
Hello cap i usually run it at 68 to 70 degrees
Buen invento
Gracias Cap.
How has the ac unit held up with the constant pounding of the boat in rough seas?
It's incredible it has no problems I'm very surprised
Great install. Did you ever consider a camper ac mounted on roof?
The reason I install the air conditioner like that is because if you put any other air conditioner outside with the salt environment would not last long I am an air conditioner mechanic so I'm very concerned about the salt environment and have an air conditioner outside
Ever consider making a water cooled condenser and using sea water?
@@lou198i don't like using salt water is really harsh on equipment
Out On The Reef Stainless heat exchanger years ago I did HVAC in Clearwater they had cooper nickle heat exchangers used bay water in the heat pumps Amazon sells stainless tubing I’m sure you can make one
@@lou198 I am a refrigeration mechanic but I will look into it captain, and I did some refrigeration work in Tampa close to you
Awesome job!
Thanks Cap.
How do you power it ? Where is your inverter or gen. ? Solar panels and extra battery. P. G. texas
I have a portable generator the powers the air conditioner I have all the videos that you can see with my setup captain thanks for watching
@@OutOnTheReef love your videos, I have a question, for your portable generator do you have a waterproof cover for it? And if so what type? Ty
@@rayc2344 great question Captain I have a video that's going to come out in a few days showing you how I protected from The Saltwater environment is a shield that I created for the intake of the air of the generator I think you're going to find it interesting
@@rayc2344 here is the video that is coming out in 3 days but i will show it to you ahead of time since you asked , please let me know what you think, thanks ⚓👍
th-cam.com/video/3WYDrdJgwGM/w-d-xo.html
I'm not complaining here. This needed to be added over the boat roof. As you're not using the area to scout for fish or steer the boat. Like order two new boxes as your using now, place upsidedown pipe need things. What do you think?
I think I have mentioned in a previous comment of your videos that last year we ALMOST bought a 23ft SC, I WAS wondering if there was a way 2 add an AC unit 2 it,,so ty. I think one of the Parkers at our old marina said he used a camping AC unit on the hatch when at the dock...but he said it only took the edge off the heat. I wonder why something on the hatch wasn't very efficiet?
Where’s the link for that blower?
Is in the description below captain
Ok thanks, they don’t show on the phone app.
Ordered with your links. Felt like I had to go with the 6000 AC though.
Do you feel the 5000 does a great job cooling down your boat out just good? If your cabin was slightly larger, Do you think the 5000 would be adequate?
@@masdbo No if it was a bigger during the day it would not make a huge difference but at night it does make a difference if the bolt was bigger because it's not as hot when the sun is beating on the boat captain
I was looking at doing the same kind of install on my boat so this was a really good reference video. I do have a question. Are you using a generator or a battery bank? If you're using a battery bank how many, what cell size and how long can you safely run the ac without using all of your batteries up? I have batteries on my boat but thought about a generator just for the AC
What kind of boat do you have and where you trying to install it and if you look at my video I did have to put a exhaust blower to take the heat out of the compartment I recommend you to check that blower out so you can see what I'm talking about and I use a generator because the air conditioner draws a lot of amperage so the generator is continuously give me power and compared to batteries generator weights less than a bank of batteries
@@OutOnTheReef I have an older Sea Ray weekender that I have totally remodeled so aside from the shape, more hard corners rather than curves it doesn't look older. It didn't have an AC unit when I got it so I was trying to find a less expensive solution than buying a marine unit. My cabin has a bench just like yours which was nice to see but I also have a kitchenette and a bathroom to work around. I have a 3 battery bank with an inverter and charger for the batteries when connected to shore power. I think you're right about the generator.. might be the best option.
@@TheFubar1975 yes because the generator can give you power all the time and it's not too expensive and you can get a quiet Honda or Westinghouse and the Westinghouse 2200 works really good and it's less expensive
Which A/C unit did you install. Model # ???
Are you happy with the air conditioner output when the really hot outside?
yes im is very constable but you need a good CFM blower like mine totake the air out,check out the links below for the model i used in this installation.
thanks for watching
Hey Brother, I love your videos, as a matter of fact, I have a 2520, and I just did this same install, however, I have to admit. The results are not near as impressive as I was hoping for. My ac ran on the genny for over an hour, and the cabin was just as stuffy as when I started. I plugged all the outside holes leading to the outside I could see and find. any ideas? It was not a super hot day here, but I was expecting better results? How cool does your house get and how long does it take? Keep the vids coming, lots of great ideas!! Thanks, Jim
You going to be surprised what I'm about to tell you, you have air coming into cabin from the anchor Locker run the AC and go put your hand close to the Anchor locker from the inside of your pilot house will a draft in your hand on the size and all over where the anchor Locker is it's not sealed 100% and let me know if that help because I had the same problem at first I was getting a lot of hair coming in and it was from the anchor Locker so you have to feel that with foam spray
@@OutOnTheReef Checked the anchor locker, its tight, no leakage at all, Its a 2021 model, so it's molded with a hatch for access from the inside. I did plug the areas along where the vents are located on both sides of the boat. sad to say I have the same results, its a little better, but its not as hot and humid as yesterday either. I'm going to go try it after the sun gets a little lower in the sky and behind the shade tree. I'm getting 39-42 degree air out of the unit, I'm thinking the 5K BTU just may not be large enough. still an awesome idea, and I'm determined to get it working properly. how cool does your house get after, say 30 minutes of your AC running? (during the day) I don't think the space is much different in your boat than the 2520...
@@jimsummers1072 one thing that will help you is direct the AC vents towards the captain's chair that's what I did with mine with a plexiglass on the grill and I get hit by the cold air all the time but inside the Parlor House I get a Cool Breeze but it's not cool like a home is because there's no insulation but I am real comfortable in the hot summers inside
@@jimsummers1072 and yes this is 5050 BTUs maybe a 7000 BTU will cool a lot better but it will require a bigger exhaust
@@jimsummers1072 and also keep looking around the cabin for any air leaks because remember you're creating a vacuum seal now on 2520 you do not have the bench seat that I have right
What are you using for a power supply? That has got to drain your batteries. Do you have an on board generator? Solar?
I using 1800 watts Ryoby generator for AC like that on my truck. Fill of gasoline lasts me 10 hrs.
Now tint all of your pilot house windows with a ceramic window tint, and notice another bump up in efficiency of your a/c….
@timmyboy3459 I try doing that with ceramic tinting and I messed up my filming.
My videos was not clear
Not that it matters a whole lot but I think u have the intake and exhaust dampers backwards. May have worked a lot better without the booster fan. Nice job either way
Well you're going to like the explanation the reason I didn't put the intake on the bottom is because when it rains it will suck rainwater that Splash from the deck of the boat but put it on top just protect it from ocean splash and rain that's why I did it that way it was very well thought engineer😉👍
Out On The Reef I don’t mean the bottom should be on the top and top on bottom. I’m saying the way the damper opens is backwards. The exhaust opens like the intake should and vise versa. You’re going against gravity not with it
@@djnemesis82pluss1877 that makes sense I will check into that to see if I can improve that because you're right it will be a lot better.
I may have a reason why I did it that way but I'll double-check it thanks for the great suggestion captain
I would put a fine mesh screen or filter on the intake side to prevent bugs from being suck into the condenser side and clogging it.
great idea cap
Bigger drain hose would give you better flow
very true cap. but you be surplice the water flows very fast from that tube👍👍
Hey Cap ..just finished my ac install like yours but I'm having a issue with the duct fan turning off 30min with a temp of 135. I have insulated it the fan and it still turns off. Any ideas?
Did you get the 351 CFM blower the 6-inch diameter 1 one thing that I did to improve my ventilation was behind the AC duct I open the hole opening 6in and place a 6 inch hose to exhaust to the fan did you do that? Or do you have the 4-inch
@@OutOnTheReef only thing 4in is the intake hose and connector to the ac box.everything else is 6in I have a 4in duct fan that I bought 1st then saw your next video that you went to a 6in fan. I may put the 4in fan on the intake side to pull in more cooler outside air.
I wonder if I go 6in exhaust hose from blower to exterior vent. Right now it is 4 in .I put on the 6 to 4in reducer on the blower like you did.
@@dssranger278 the hose on the exit of the blower is a 4 inch that is fine but what I did to improve is that I put a 6 inch hose from the beginning of the blower to the back of the AC duct. Improved 25% of the airflow.
So in easier words you have to make a 6 inch hole on the back in the AC ductwork to be 6 in and run a 6 inch hose to the blower and the esxit of the blower a 4-inch house is just fine
@@OutOnTheReef I did the same
saludos
Sudos capi como as estado
@@OutOnTheReef bien campeón si el tiempo me deja voy a ir con Miguel te busco a las bimini el 20 de enero en mi bote a ver si pierdo el miedo 😨
@@yanisvelcruz7929 tremendo capitan te ba a encantar y tu bas a ver que todo sale bien esperando que el tiempo copere, me alegro campeon que pronto iras a esa bellad aguas😉👍🛥
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@9:23, I see lots of unused box space to the right of new AC, what's going on here/there? Cut this box off 1" after new AC, at least. To get more interior space. If the box supports the seat above, rework the space. FFS~!
I use. Box as storage so I can put my Barbecue & Spare anchor
This was a bad idea right up until the blower motor was delivered then it became feasible. You might want to put a box around that blower so it does not radiate heat into the cabin.
It radiates some heat but you wouldn't want to trap that heat around the blower because the blower needs also to cool down a little bit if you trap the heat in the blower you going to increase the heat in the blower and you may damage the blower that's why I didn't do that so I only get a little bit of heat in the cabin of course I lose a little bit of deficiency but it's a safer way to run your blower it's cooler that way.
Thanks for your suggestion
Why is that?
What do you think about a portable ac unit?
i had no room for it since it was too tall and on wheels is hard to keep put do the movement of the boat
I didn't read far down the comments....I see generator.
Yes the generator charges the batteries but without a charge the fridge has enough power to run for 3 days at half load
You look like you do AC for a living papi
Not that is your fault, but the fiberglass finish/paint/gelcoat inside that croked pilot house is terrible. All that step near the drain hole, and the drain hole is terrible looking bro. What crapy work this brand does.