Marvair 12 Volt Air Conditioner for Albin 28 TE ?

[RER]

Has anyone installed the Marvair on a 28 TE ?
The cooling capacity may be marginal. It is a 5000 BTU unit and is rated for spaces up to 300 cubic feet A very rough estimate of the cabin size is about 360 cubic feet.

[RobS]

Hmmm, if you were here in the Northeast I'd say 5k with the cabin doors shut would do you fine. Not sure about FL. If memory serves there is a FL member with a 5k unit that does the job. Use the Search function (ie. "btu"), and you should find some good info.

[Bidgood]

5000 BTU would do it for the cabin. We have a 5K Cruiseair drop in unit in the hatch. We run it 24/7 at the dock in north Naples, FL to keep the inside cool and dry in the summer. You can purchase one on Craigslist for about $400.

[RER]

Thank you very much for the replies.
I think that I will try the 5000 BTU unit.

[RER]

I heard from a Marvair representative today. He doesn't recommend the 12 volt unit because of concern about inadequate cooling capacity.
tt is back to one of the 110 VAC air conditioners.

[RobS]

Here's a post with great info
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3254&p=20473&hilit=air#p20473

[RER]

Hi Rob,

Thank you very much for the link.
The series of posts are most helpful.
Installing the AC on a custom platform over the thruster looks great.