newbie- help

kingpin320 · 03-08-2007, 17:14

we are planning to purchase a 35-38 ft carver...question is about the a/c...when boat is moving can we use the a/c or do we have to use the generator??
thanks
john

**knottybuoyz** · 03-08-2007, 17:52

You'll have to check the power requirements for the A/C unit KP. Some are strictly AC and some are AC & DC powered. I don't think you'd get much runtime with an AC unit on just batteries. In that case you'll have to run the genny while underway. Most people I know don't do that, they open all the hatches etc. and get the breezes going and reserve the AC for alongside with shorepower.

lastconch · 06-08-2007, 20:54

On a powerboat underway, the proper alternator/inverter setup will allow running both AC and charging Batteries.

03-08-2007, 17:14	#1
kingpin320 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	newbie- help we are planning to purchase a 35-38 ft carver...question is about the a/c...when boat is moving can we use the a/c or do we have to use the generator?? thanks john

03-08-2007, 17:52	#2
knottybuoyz Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Sunray Mirage 25' Posts: 1,818 Images: 85	You'll have to check the power requirements for the A/C unit KP. Some are strictly AC and some are AC & DC powered. I don't think you'd get much runtime with an AC unit on just batteries. In that case you'll have to run the genny while underway. Most people I know don't do that, they open all the hatches etc. and get the breezes going and reserve the AC for alongside with shorepower. __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief even denied to prayer." Mark Twain

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06-08-2007, 20:54	#3
lastconch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8	On a powerboat underway, the proper alternator/inverter setup will allow running both AC and charging Batteries.