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75 Express
#1 Posted : Saturday, May 07, 2011 8:23:50 AM(UTC)
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I am looking to install a unit under the seat of my dinette like the one done on the site here somewhere. But I had one on a previous marinette and it was very noticeable when it was running. Very noisy compressor i assume. Anyone happy with the one they have??
Thanks for the help

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#2 Posted : Saturday, May 07, 2011 11:10:58 AM(UTC)
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My guess is that they all make noise. You could reduce it with some soundproofing and mounting in such a way as to avoid contact with the surface below (rubber pads). I have CruiseAire.. when the fan runs it is relatively quiet, noisier when the compressor kicks in. But at night, I tell myself it's a sleep aid, a hum to lull me to dreamland.
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#3 Posted : Saturday, May 07, 2011 8:05:51 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Joe, I was wondering if they all made that compressor noise or if some new design was out there. Oh Well I guess I will just have to be lulled to sleep by the compressor, or wear earplugs.
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#4 Posted : Sunday, May 08, 2011 7:29:27 AM(UTC)
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Be sure to get a unit with a scroll compressor, not a piston type. They are a lot quieter. You can buy 1" sound deadening foam from Hamilton Marine that will shut it up. Note that sound comes out the vents so foam around the unit will not kill it all. It is sticky-back and faced with aluminum foil. Well worth an extra $100. Check out Flagship Marine.

http://store.hamiltonmar...re-154811-/4,11646.html

http://www.flagshipmarine.com/selfcontained.html



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#5 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:39:28 PM(UTC)
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My CruiseAire is ok noise wise, however, my circulating pump is noisy and runs continually.
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:03:46 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the opions Doug and Jim.
Any one else want to chime in?

Here is another question, what is the headroom if you install a roof top on the main cabin of a 32 foot express model. I am 6',1" and wonder if my head will hit it.
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#7 Posted : Wednesday, May 11, 2011 11:46:54 AM(UTC)
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My boat came from Southern Kentucky and now is in Northern Ohio. I don't need a/c so if you want one in perfect condition I can sell you mine. tom
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, May 11, 2011 9:07:10 PM(UTC)
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Tommyboy, what kind is it, what size is it, and what do you want for it??
Stan
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#9 Posted : Monday, May 16, 2011 1:53:48 PM(UTC)
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I will be at lake this weekend and will get all the info and pictures. I also have a barely used 3 cylinder Westerbeke generator that can generate serious power if you are interested. Serious a/c needs serious power. tom
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#10 Posted : Monday, May 16, 2011 7:48:28 PM(UTC)
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Give some serious thought to whether you really want reverse cycle. Read what Flagship Marine has to say on the subject.

The only advantage of reverse cycle is better efficiency when the outside water is within a fairly narrow range. And, the price you pay is more complexity in the unit, with greater chance of failure.

With a heat coil you can run the heat and fan even out of the water, a big convenience for those who work on their boats (or just sit on them and have a beer) when on the hard.

If you are not paying for metered power (my marina lacks individual slip meters) then there is little reason to put up with reverse cycle.


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#11 Posted : Monday, May 16, 2011 8:26:30 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the thoughts Doug, I didn't know their was a difference. I thought they all worked that way. I had one on a previous boat about 8 years ago and remembered it having a heat and cool switch. But we never used the heat side because a ceramic portable heater worked better.

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#12 Posted : Monday, May 16, 2011 8:28:10 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Tommyboy, looking forward to your info.

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