Paul,

Air conditioning draws a huge amount of current. I've never heard of it from
batteries - usually shore power or a generator (and then be careful not to
ashpyxiate yourself).

There are ways to calculate your required battery capacity depending on the
appliance's current requirement, but heaters and coolers consume very large
amounts of electricity compared to lights or a radio, for example. I met
someone last summer who has having battery trouble in his new boat, and
wondered if it could have something to do with his battery-powered stove ...
(yes).

(Can't help with your other questions.)

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"pmiller" wrote in message
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Have found a 1988 Carver Montego
27' with a 10' beam and twin MerCruisers FWC.
Both out drives have also been rebuilt recently.
stringers appear nice and straight. I will have a survey done prior to
purchase.

Id like to ask the group what their feelings are regarding this boat in
general and as a first boat. The boat will be used exclusively on the
Chesapeake Bay In the Annapolis MD Area.

Please let me know if there is anything I should be careful of with this
year and model. Plus this boat has A/C which appearantley runs off
batteries
is this a problem if you want to run the a/c at night while staying on the
boat?

Thanks

Paul