A/C power needs
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My wife and I have a newborn (8 days old!) and need to put A/C in the cabin. I'm thinking of getting a 6,000 BTU unit, which should be enough to take the bite off during the hottest summer days. I have four optima blue top d31m batteries. Will this be enough power to run the A/C for a while or do I need a generator too?
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you can run a inverter to run a small a/c mermaid has a couple small unit that feature soft start compressors, but on battery still only going to get hours of run time(depends on the size of the boat and outside temp) I would look at the honda gen's on swim platform, or tie up in a marina that has power...battery deal not great
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I used to have a 4D CAT battery to run the A/C. It would last about 30 mins, which was a lifesaver on certain days. Finally bought a generator, and am I am glad I did. Much, much better!
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The average is around 80 for the summer months. My youngest is 9 DAYS old at this point, meaning he'll be 6 months give or take during peak boating season. I don't want to have to stay home on a gorgeous afternoon because it's too hot to hang out in the cove with a baby!!
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I've had my eye on this unit, but haven't done as much research as I would before I make the purchase. I don't really need the cabin to be that chilled - I just want the edge taken off a bit. Open to suggestions/recommendations....
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There's some good write ups in the fountain section of guys adding air to 32s iirc. I friend runs his 12k unit of a Honda 3000.
I do agree with you wanting it to be able to increase your family boating, my kids love to get out of the sun and kick back
I do agree with you wanting it to be able to increase your family boating, my kids love to get out of the sun and kick back