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Adding AC/Heat

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MakoMatt
MakoMattMODJan 1#1
I’m thinking about adding air conditioning with reverse cycle heat pump. Has anyone done this project before? This would be for the cabin of a 28’ Albin TE.
Not looking to add a generator either. Would use dockside power. If possible, I would like to be able to power it up when off the dock with something like the Honda EU2200i which is rated at 2200 watts starting, and 1800 running. Not sure if any such AC unit would only draw the 1800.

I had a Honda EU1000 it’s great little unit. They are IMG_0909.webplight weight, easy starts, runs efficiently, and is quite like a church mouse.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODJan 1#2
Or……… does anyone have any experience with these units? Or something similar? It would be quick, easy, and just a fraction of the cost. I could do without heat. This would be for occasional use.

CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
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magictooFREEJan 1#3
Or……… does anyone have any experience with these units? Or something similar? It would be quick, easy, and just a fraction of the cost. I could do without heat. This would be for occasional use.

morning Matty. happy new year I have AC on the pursuit. no generator so I only run it when im plugged in. it really is a nice option when we sleep on the boat while tied up in a marina. I've never tried to run it with a generator but it really doesn't draw as much as you would think so the portable generator would probably work
DeckhandOriginal Crew32 postsSince 2019
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODJan 2#4
morning Matty. happy new year I have AC on the pursuit. no generator so I only run it when im plugged in. it really is a nice option when we sleep on the boat while tied up in a marina. I've never tried to run it with a generator but it really doesn't draw as much as you would think so the portable generator would probably work
Morning Mike, and Happy New Year to you, and Mep.

I’m just beginning to look at this, and weigh my options. I would like to avoid the expense, and weight of an on-board generator. Unlike you, I may be doing some overnights on the hook, not at a marina that has electricity connection. Fair Harbor as an example is a place we go to, and would face that situation.

Another possible solution would be an inverter. I have an Xantrex 1750 Inverter, and as reported on the survey batteries are as follows……..

2- Interstate 12V, deep cycle, group SRM-4D
1 - Optima 12V, AGM, group 34

Age and condition unknown.

In the Spring I have to take a look at the batteries and decide if they need replacement. I don’t know too much about inverters, but I don’t think 1750 will provide enough output. I need to look at the bigger picture of the inverter, and batteries. I may need to replace all of that. Anyway I look at this with the exception of the portable unit, I can see it as another……“goodbye $10k”……. but hello nice cool air.

Would appreciate speaking with you again in the Spring when the weather warms up. It’s 16 degrees up here right now. We are heading back down to Sunny Florida tomorrow morning will be back sometime in April.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
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magictooFREEJan 2#5
Morning Mike, and Happy New Year to you, and Mep.

I’m just beginning to look at this, and weigh my options. I would like to avoid the expense, and weight of an on-board generator. Unlike you, I may be doing some overnights on the hook, not at a marina that has electricity connection. Fair Harbor as an example is a place we go to, and would face that situation.

Another possible solution would be an inverter. I have an Xantrex 1750 Inverter, and as reported on the survey batteries are as follows……..

2- Interstate 12V, deep cycle, group SRM-4D
1 - Optima 12V, AGM, group 34

Age and condition unknown.

In the Spring I have to take a look at the batteries and decide if they need replacement. I don’t know too much about inverters, but I don’t think 1750 will provide enough output. I need to look at the bigger picture of the inverter, and batteries. I may need to replace all of that. Anyway I look at this with the exception of the portable unit, I can see it as another……“goodbye $10k”……. but hello nice cool air.

Would appreciate speaking with you again in the Spring when the weather warms up. It’s 16 degrees up here right now. We are heading back down to Sunny Florida tomorrow morning will be back sometime in April.
DeckhandOriginal Crew32 postsSince 2019
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magictooFREEJan 2#6
yeah Matty im still up here freezing as you are! heading south in a couple of weeks-back mid march. we'll have plenty of time to speak about it then. I am sure Dante will have good advice on all aspects of an AC install. $$$$$
DeckhandOriginal Crew32 postsSince 2019
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODJan 2#7
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CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018

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