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.