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Fairbro
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 313 City/Region: Prescott
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Minnie Swann
Photos: Minnie Swann
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject: Transom Air Conditioner |
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I completed a quick and cheap removable air conditioning solution this weekend! We had tried to sleep on the boat a couple of times during humid nights and weren't looking forward to doing it again. For the price of a one-night motel stay I bought a $96.00 Kenmore 5,000 BTU window A/C at Sears. I know these have been used before on C-Dorys but I didn't like the front or side window mount for appearance and awkward lifting, balancing, holding and noise reasons. I made a small shelf out of Starboard and built an aluminum channel reinforced piece of styrofoam to form a filler surround. It was a concern of kibitsers that the cool air wouldn't reach the V-berth but it was not a problem. We slept in 90 degree temperatures with blankets on! I'll post pictures in my album in case anyone else wants to try it. _________________ Gary & Gerrie former Minnie Swann owners
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marvin4239
Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Posts: 1165 City/Region: Jacksonville Florida/Wilmington NC
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-FLE II
Photos: C-FLE II
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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Hey thats a neat idea! Looks like it would be a lot easier that fooling with the front window assuming you already had your camper back up. _________________ marvin |
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Fairbro
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 313 City/Region: Prescott
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Minnie Swann
Photos: Minnie Swann
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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I forgot to mention I would never leave it installed underway. If if fell into the transom it could jam the motors and cause a loss of steering. |
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