In the market for a new A/C, but don't know much... suggestions?

[JacksonvilleJay]

Hello everyone!

I just recently bought a '96 Maxum 2700 SCR. Just this last week I purchased a Raymarine MFD (Axiom Plus) and a few other items from a marine retailer, Citimarine Store, and received some points back. I bought the Maxum knowing the A/C was shot, and got a good deal on it.

However, now, I figure since things are cooling down, there are deals on marine A/Cs, and I could use my points at this retailer to save further. Thing is, I don't know much about marine a/c. I figure it'd have to be a smaller unit than average: https://citimarinestore.com/en/184-marine-air-conditioning-boat-ac

Any suggestions on what brand type / size I should go with? What would you go with? Is there even an option here that would work with my boat?

Thanks

[yahoo82]

Whatever brand make sure the condensate tray is stainless and no carbon steel on anything sitting in the tray. (You would think this is obvious).

My Maxum 2900 had a 12k BTU Mermaid. It was sized well.


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[jparsons121]

I put a new vector turbo 16k in my 3000 a few years ago and love it. Much quieter than the previous unit and it has a fiber reinforced plastic tray. No rust.

[JacksonvilleJay]

Looks like the tray material is very important... okay, thank you gents, I'm going to take this into consideration when looking at the different brands.

[shrew]

The more popular manufacturers are Dometic (Marine Air Systems) and Webasto. The former the most common. I'll assume by your name that your possibly in Florida?? If you're in a northern climate, I would strongly suggest the dual heat/AC model.

I'm a fan of Marine Air Systems, but mostly because that is all I've ever owned. You probably want to size your unit larger if you're in Florida. A 6K would probably be fine for a 2700 in New England, but will probably struggle in Florida.