Mark P
Senior Member
Ok, I tried to post this HVAC question from my mobile phone, and either I had phone problems, or the adminstrator thought it was so dumb, no one would reply. So here goes try No. 2.
Why is it that boats (particular stern drives and inboards) do not use automotive type compressors, evaporators and closed systems like cars? My boat essentially has a 6.5 Litre General Motors engine. This engine has plenty of torque to turn an AC compressor, and a Leece-Neville Alternator (if this was needed) to run a fairly large AC set up. If it can cool a 25 long Suburban, it should be able to cool/heat my 28 foot boat. What am I missing???
Thanks, Mark.
Why is it that boats (particular stern drives and inboards) do not use automotive type compressors, evaporators and closed systems like cars? My boat essentially has a 6.5 Litre General Motors engine. This engine has plenty of torque to turn an AC compressor, and a Leece-Neville Alternator (if this was needed) to run a fairly large AC set up. If it can cool a 25 long Suburban, it should be able to cool/heat my 28 foot boat. What am I missing???
Thanks, Mark.