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lingarner · 05-06-2009, 18:02

I have a 26' San Juan and I'm am going to install a small window unit inside. The unit is 14" tall and 17" wide. I have an idea of installing a wall between the cabin and the cockpit locker to place the AC in. I will only use the AC at night, and when it is being used, I will just open the cockpit locker up for venting. Worst case scenerio is having to use a small fan to add more air to the AC. After installing the AC on that side, I will need to cap off the other side so the heat from the AC wont come back in. My question is, does the aft of the boat need ventilating? Why was the boat built where its open throughout the cabin and aft hull? I wanna make sure I am figuring it right.

05-06-2009, 18:02	#1
lingarner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5	Installing AC I have a 26' San Juan and I'm am going to install a small window unit inside. The unit is 14" tall and 17" wide. I have an idea of installing a wall between the cabin and the cockpit locker to place the AC in. I will only use the AC at night, and when it is being used, I will just open the cockpit locker up for venting. Worst case scenerio is having to use a small fan to add more air to the AC. After installing the AC on that side, I will need to cap off the other side so the heat from the AC wont come back in. My question is, does the aft of the boat need ventilating? Why was the boat built where its open throughout the cabin and aft hull? I wanna make sure I am figuring it right.