I am in the planning stage of installing air conditioning in my Bav 44 (three cabin model). I would be very interested in hearing from those of you that have A/C. In particular, where did you place the equipment and run ducts; how many BTUs did you install, and any pictures would be great. My main objective is to cool the forward and main cabins. The two aft cabins may need a separate unit.
I have a few ideas, but this is my first boat A/C unit and would like your expertise and opinions.
Thanks,
Jake
Bav 44
Hayes VA
My Bav 44 2002 Air Conditioning
amikeren,
Thanks for the pictures. That's about the location I was thinking of using for the forward unit. 16,000 btus sounds like a lot. I was thinking more like 12,000, but I haven't done any of the calculations yet. It would seem easy to put a small outlet in the head as well, since the ducting runs right through it. I've got a few months to ponder this before I haul later this year to tackle the installation.
Many thanks for you time and trouble.
Cheers,
Jake