On Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:08:14 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Now those ARE nice! Especially for a mere 25 ft'r. The only problem I
have with V-berths is they don't sleep two people that well, but I do
like it's lay out. I wonder if the cabin is air conditioned that is
with main engine running? I didn't look at the Volvo diesel that close
to see a compressor.

They really are nice little boats. I've talked to several owners and
they were all very enthusiastic and do some fairly ambitious cruising
with them. The biggest attraction is that you can put them on a
trailer and take them cruising somewhere way outside of your normal
range.

I don't think I've ever seen a boat with engine driven air
conditioning but I guess it could be done. An automotive type
compressor takes a lot of power however and would certainly impact on
performance and fuel economy.

On Dec 17, 6:50*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:08:14 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Now those ARE nice! Especially for a mere 25 ft'r. *The only problem I
have with V-berths is they don't sleep two people that well, but I do
like it's lay out. I wonder if the cabin is air conditioned that is
with main engine running? I didn't look at the Volvo diesel that close
to see a compressor.

They really are nice little boats. *I've talked to several owners and
they were all very enthusiastic and do some fairly ambitious cruising
with them. * The biggest attraction is that you can put them on a
trailer and take them cruising somewhere way outside of your normal
range.

I don't think I've ever seen a boat with engine driven air
conditioning but I guess it could be done. * An automotive type
compressor takes a lot of power however and would certainly impact on
performance and fuel economy.

You're right, Wayne, it would suck up more fuel, but with a windowed
cabin and depending on where you're location is, that air conditioning
could make a difference on if going boating that day or not. I'd still
like the idea, though.

On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:57:23 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

I don't think I've ever seen a boat with engine driven air
conditioning but I guess it could be done. * An automotive type
compressor takes a lot of power however and would certainly impact on
performance and fuel economy.

You're right, Wayne, it would suck up more fuel, but with a windowed
cabin and depending on where you're location is, that air conditioning
could make a difference on if going boating that day or not. I'd still
like the idea, though.

It is nice on a hot day, especially on a boat with an enclosed helm
station. Most people find they need the A/C more at night when they
are docked however. All of the marine A/Cs that I've seen run from
110 volt power, either from a generator or a shore power circuit.