If you're going to live aboard... in South Florida... in the Summer... you probably will need AC. I realize there are some die-hard sailors out there who disagree, but since I already had the carry-on AC, and since my dock electric is a set monthly rate regardless how much electricity I use, and since I'm a wuss when it comes to heat, and since it's MY boat... THE AC IS IN AND ON! (It's also waterproof... it rained this evening and not a drop got in).
The trimwork for the new companionway is finished. The painting is done and a long delayed project is finished, (a door for the galley sink cabinet).
This weekend, I'll finish the trim in the main cabin, then I will begin the headliner for midship and tackle the whole v-berth refit.
Fair seas and God bless!
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYes, in FL, it would seem AC is a must. Plus, doesn't it help control the humidity in the boat (ie, reduce/prevent chance of mold)? Lucky you that you have it. I don't even have working AC in my house (yet). Last summer, I had to borrow a window unit from a guy at work. HVAC is getting replaced soon. :-)
Got my "Carry-On" from Craig's List... cheap! It's doesn't blow the air hard and fast but it is cool. I have a small fan that will move the cool air to the V-Berth once I start sleeping up there, (after the V-Berth refit...lol).
DeleteThanks for following Dan.
Nice job on the install. We don't have AC but here in the NW, rain and cold, we use a lot of heat. Re: V-berth refit, do you have your cushions? If not, look and plan very carefully for the access cutouts. Our original cushions were 2 pieces, very large and had to lift entire piece out to get to storage. Cut it down into 3 smaller ones after the fact, expensive cuts.
ReplyDeleteThanks JD!
DeleteI do have my mattress already but it folds in half easily to allow for access to my storage and holding tank, (not that I want to go in there often).
I will be tackling the V-Berth this weekend... sort of excited about it. I'll be posting on it as I go.