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SeaAir air conditioning for owners comparing boats with different power setups
Two otherwise similar diesel cruisers can feel equally cool at the sales berth. Unplug shore power and their capabilities may be quite different. SeaAir makes marine air conditioning and heating for suitable DC systems. For an owner considering a retrofit, the selling point is being able to cool a berth from the house system when the boat is lying quietly at anchor.
Price the installation around the cabin
Measure the space where people sleep and identify where supply air can reach it. An existing vent beside the saloon table doesn't tell you whether a closed sleeping cabin will be comfortable. Include photographs of possible duct routes, service access and the way air can return. Those are useful details to send to SeaAir before deciding on capacity.
Compare a night at anchor
Picture arriving at the end of a short run rather than assuming a long motor with ample charging. What usable capacity will remain after refrigeration and overnight house loads? SeaAir's amp-hour allowance lets the skipper decide how much of the available energy to devote to cooling. We like this feature for buyers because it makes the comparison between boats concrete. The answer depends on the house system as well as the equipment installed in the cabin.
Ask the team to discuss expected current draw at your voltage for the mode you intend to use. Boost for a hot interior and Overnight for an occupied berth serve different purposes. Take those figures to your installer when comparing the total cost of the boats on your shortlist.