IronZebra
Senior Member
I have the Atlas Acadia 25 (downeast style boat) and am considering putting a RV style A/C on the roof. I have zip in curtains that enclose the piloting area and a door off the piloting area to the V birth and head. So not a big space to cool.
Initially was thinking a AC powered unit that I could use at marina or with generator on the swim step at anchor. But it sure would be nice to run it while driving as well. I was looking on Amazon and out of curiosity did a search for a 12v RV style unit. It appears that they now have these. They are shipped from overseas with no refrigerant and will operate on 12 or 24v. The one I am looking at says will need an alternator that puts out at least 75amp and cools between 8750-13500btu.
Wondering if anyone has experience with these. Also what other things I might need to consider that I am not thinking about.
Initially was thinking a AC powered unit that I could use at marina or with generator on the swim step at anchor. But it sure would be nice to run it while driving as well. I was looking on Amazon and out of curiosity did a search for a 12v RV style unit. It appears that they now have these. They are shipped from overseas with no refrigerant and will operate on 12 or 24v. The one I am looking at says will need an alternator that puts out at least 75amp and cools between 8750-13500btu.
Wondering if anyone has experience with these. Also what other things I might need to consider that I am not thinking about.