Question on Portable AC Units

Celtic Lady · **Joined:** 05 Apr 2011 17:27 **Posts:** 66

I checked the search topics and found nothing on portable AC units. I'm wondering if anyone has owned or tried using a portable AC unit (the type that fits over the mid-hatch on deck, and whether it works very well. I checked the West Marine website on their "carry-on" unit and the reviews seemed to be mixed. The summers in Michigan are often 80-90 but with global warming, I think we are seeing more 90+ days, including a couple of 100 degree days last year. Any suggestions on this type of AC unit whether the West Marine type or another portable type? Thanks.

Tortuga's Lie · **Joined:** 27 Oct 2006 10:32 **Posts:** 827

I have tried both a window unit rigged for the companion way and a floor model vented to a portlight and I preferred the floor model because it was a more powerful unit and it cooled very quickly. The floor model is on wheels, so I could roll it next to the mast and bungee strap it fairly securely. The window unit was awkward to step over all of the time and I did try to rig it for an overhead hatch but it seemed to loose a little power.
Here's the floor model:
http://audraswholesaleoutlet.com/store/ ... Path=34_22

After discovering the joys of air conditioning when it's 95 degrees outside and no wind, I broke down and installed a central heating/air conditioning system so I don't have to worry about hassling with a portable and storing it. Love it so far!

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