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zebra50
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Initially Posted - 07/09/2015 : 15:46:33

any suggestions on a portable a/c unit for the 250? Looking for the type that sets through the bow hatch

Jay
Papa's Boat II
250WB #370
Blog:http://zebra50-boilingpoint.blogspot.com

Davy J
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Response Posted - 07/10/2015 : 10:05:47

On my C25 I used a Cruisair 5000 btu carry-on. It cooled the boat well, but I found it to be too large and bulky to actually carry it around on the boat when we would take a trip. I eventually sold it.

Davy J

2005 Gemini 105Mc
PO 1987 C25 #5509 SR/SK
Tampa Bay

TakeFive
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Response Posted - 07/10/2015 : 10:12:21

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=28337

Rick S., Swarthmore, PA
PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor)
New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (at Rock Hall Landing Marina)

GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/10/2015 : 16:57:16

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Originally posted by TakeFive

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=28337

I looked for one of these units but could never find one. It would be easier to setup on my C25 in the campanionway threshold.

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GaryB
Andiamo
'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah,TX

britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/13/2015 : 07:45:00

Here's the solution that I implemented on JD.

Air Conditioning Installation
This was the first major mod to JD. After our first Summer (2005) long weekends onboard in Biscayne Bay, the decision to install AC was an easy one. I hope that this album provides enough info for anyone to be able to feel it is within their ability to do a similar install.

The plan was to install the system aft of the head and inboard of the head locker. Install the pump in the bilge aft of the water ballast tank. Install 110v power management in the head on the aft bulkhead and install the cooling outflow on the port side aft of the head locker bulkhead.

The installed unit is available for just $18,900 but comes with a C250 & Trailer

Paul

Joint Decision. (Sold)
PO C250WB 2005 Sail # 841.

Moved up to C34 Eximius

Updated August 2015

NautiC25
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Response Posted - 07/13/2015 : 11:19:57

I have a Carry-On 5k BTU and it doesn't cool well down south in 90+ heat. It cools well at night though and may do well up north during the day (mid-80's). The best feature is the directional flow down the hatch which gets the air past the bulkhead to the main cabin.

A window unit is much cheaper, but you pretty much need to put it in the companionway to cool down the whole cabin. I tried aiming one down the front hatch, but all that did was freeze the front berth while everyone in the main cabin stayed hot.

All I know is, if I get another cruising boat, it'll have A/C built in!

1989 C-25 TR/WK #5894
Miss Behavin'
Sittin' in LCYC on Canyon Lake, Texas

TakeFive
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Response Posted - 07/13/2015 : 11:47:41

FWIW, the bulkhead-less design of the C250 does make air circulation a little better. Also, a couple clip-on fans can push the cooled air around quite nicely.

Rick S., Swarthmore, PA
PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor)
New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (at Rock Hall Landing Marina)

NautiC25
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Response Posted - 07/13/2015 : 13:33:31

^^^You're right, that should help a lot more. I forgot where I was. lol

1989 C-25 TR/WK #5894
Miss Behavin'
Sittin' in LCYC on Canyon Lake, Texas

zebra50
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Response Posted - 08/11/2015 : 12:38:57

finally bought this one at West Marine, on sale. Not to bulky, only 50#, easy to set up and use in forward hatch.

Jay
Papa's Boat II
250WB #370
Blog:http://zebra50-boilingpoint.blogspot.com

gerardolau
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Response Posted - 10/09/2015 : 12:56:02

What does the # on the 50 mean?

Thanks
Gerardo
1995 C250 WB
#115

Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 10/09/2015 : 13:13:04

quote:
Originally posted by gerardolau

What does the # on the 50 mean?

That's the common symbol for "pounds".

Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge

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