10 meter a/c BTU is 12000 + 16000 to much for this boat

lynneraye · Post by **lynneraye** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:31 pm

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.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:08 pm

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 .

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:27 am

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

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:36 am

As RWS says, don't downsize.

Better to have it and not need it... then to need it and not have it!

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:24 am

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?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:52 am

Rember the express has less area to cool then a flybrige model or aft cabin

lynneraye · Post by **lynneraye** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:06 pm

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