"Jack Dale" wrote in message
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On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 21:56:51 -0500, "Berry"
wrote:

Any thoughts on the need for Air Conditioning on a Sailing Vessel while in
the Bahamas.

Use a chute scoop.

Been there in July. Had to take it down because we got cold.

Jack

We have 4 Breeze Boosters that work great. The V-berth has 2
fans as well.

Doug

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Jack Dale
Swiftsure Sailing Academy
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Berry wrote:
Any thoughts on the need for Air Conditioning on a Sailing Vessel while in
the Bahamas.

Currently have them on board, but no Gen Set. Hate to put in a Gen Set if
Air Conditioning is not needed.

Berry Myers
SV Nonpareil



I can't recall more than a handful of nights that were too hot when at
anchor. My current boat has two hatches above our bunk and that funnels
more than enough air to be be comfortable. We have a Breeze Booster,
but only need to use it at the dock. The only problem is when it rains!

Curiously, the same company that built my sailboat (PDQ), also builds a
power cat that is usually delivered with a Genset and A/C. The
staterooms have limited ventilation (compared to the sailboat), but they
told me they have installed large deck hatches on a few - presumably
purchased by former sailors.

Berry wrote:
Any thoughts on the need for Air Conditioning on a Sailing Vessel while in
the Bahamas.

Currently have them on board, but no Gen Set. Hate to put in a Gen Set if
Air Conditioning is not needed.

Berry Myers
SV Nonpareil


Hello Berry,

Spent June and July in the Abacos, all at anchor except for
maybe three nights at marinas.

No AC and never needed it. During the day, the sun can be
very troublesome in the cockpit, which is where you want to
be anyway. What is vastly more important than AC, in my
opinion, is an awning. Expect to move it as the boat changes
position and the sun cavorts across a beautiful sky.

Good luck.

Chuck