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.