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10 meter a/c BTU is 12000 + 16000 to much for this boat
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:31 pm
by lynneraye
1985 10 meter Sedan Bridge. I have a 12000 BTU a/c unit in V berth +also a 16000 BTU unit in the salon that is all factory and they dont work. I want to replace them. I just got the boat and I dont no if this many BTUs are to many or not. I would like some input from people who have the same as me.
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:08 pm
by prowlersfish
I am running 2 12000 btu units and they do good but some days I wish one was a lilte larger I would stay with what you have .
have you had them checked ? it could be something simple like a water pump ( both units may share 1 pump) I would be surprized if both units where bad .
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:27 am
by RWS
I have the 10 meter express cruiser.
It had a16,000 btu Cruiseair unit from the factory.
It as replced during te refit with a new Cruiseair a6,000 BTU unit.
I believe the unoit is sized properly for the cubic feet of space to be cooled.
In my opinion, it would be a mistake to downsize the units cooling capacity from what the Factory installed in your boat, however your existing units may yet be servicable.
It would b a good idea to have them checked by a qualified marine AC technican.
RWS
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:36 am
by Stripermann2
As RWS says, don't downsize.
Better to have it and not need it... then to need it and not have it!
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:24 am
by Jerry
I had a 85 10 Meter Express that had the factory 16,000 BTU Unit. It cooled the entire cabin without issues.
I did not know that they split some 10 Meters and had two units. Is your boat an Express also?
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:52 am
by prowlersfish
Rember the express has less area to cool then a flybrige model or aft cabin
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Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:06 pm
by lynneraye
I have a sedan bridge not an express. After all your responses I feel that the factory 12000 + 16000 A/C units on this boat are proper. thank you for the info. Bill