Marinaire Marine A/C unit unboxing, and 1 year review

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3 жыл бұрын

Links below to products I have purchased and used in these videos
Renogy Battery Monitor
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
36 volt inverters
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
M1 Mantus Anchor Galvanized
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Mantus Chain Swivel
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Mantus Marine Waterproof Headlamp
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Advanced LED Polished Stainless Steel or Aluminum Powder-Coated Interior Dome Light
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Latching pushbutton swtch
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
acegoo RV Boat LED Reading Light, Dimmable Flexible Gooseneck Wall Lamp
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
LED Sconce with usb
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Under cabinet LED lighting, dimmable used above windows
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Foam for new seat cushions
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Basting tape for making cushions
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Mavic Mini Drone
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Oil extractor for oil changes
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Wix oil sample kit for engine oil sampling (take sample and mail it out to get report online)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Dry Bilge diaphragm pump and timer
Pump
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Timer
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Bris Inflatable dingy 10.8 foot
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

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@LabMariner 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching your journey getting the trawler ready😀!

@CaptainSwallow 3 жыл бұрын

The new AC is very good! Comfortable all year round! Okinawa where I live is very hot This is one of the equipment I want for a boat!😍

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. I have been to Okinawa and it does get quite warm. AC would come in handy!

@skullhart 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same MarinAire unit and its been running flawless since 2019

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Mine has just been rock solid too. I have no reason not to expect years of service out of it. It just works.

@Zakarayas 2 жыл бұрын

Researching A/C units for a step Van camper build. Would one of these 12v or 115v marine A/C units be possible for installation on it? They’re like half the price of the RV ones lol

@Zakarayas 2 жыл бұрын

Oof, I just seen these things consume 2200 watts running

@tedspeed3338 Жыл бұрын

The insignia on the Mode button is kind of...interesting.

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 Жыл бұрын

Haha...I had to go look. You are quite right :)

@rmd1629 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MV- Is the 16k BTU unit still running ok? Will the unit cool ok on a lower fan speed? I see they offer a 3 speed fan and I like that idea as my 16k unit is just one speed fan and noise level is high? Do you have a Db (sound) app on your phone that you could report sound levels at different fan speeds? Thanks for your youtube it was helpful.

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 2 жыл бұрын

I was recently at the boat when it was cool out and did noticed the speed reduced as it went closer to the target temp. So Its atleast 2 speed. Its still working flawless. Very happy with it. As far as sound I have not measured but I can say its much quieter than my old Cruisair model. The vast majority of sound comes from the actual air moving. And there are ways to quiet things down if needed. Next time im down there illl try the Db app.

@rmd1629 2 жыл бұрын

@@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 Thanks MV, another question if I may, I asked this of the manufacturer but no reply from them at all. Could you let me know the outside diameter or inside diameter of the air outlet please, it may be easier for the outside diameter as your unit is already installed. It does state 6" diameter in drawings but not sure if that is inside an or outside dimension. I want to build an adapter to fit my current duct box to connect to the Marinaire outlet and want to plan in advance to see what I can come up with before getting a new unit. Glad to see it is still running well as there were a few negative comments on the net about their units although the majority were positive.

@rmd1629 2 жыл бұрын

@@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 I just learned that many of the 3 fan speed AC units on the market cycle into heat mode (using the reversing valve) if necessary to act as a type of defrost on the evaporator. This would likely only happen after unit cycles in to low fan when on cool setting for a while. This would put more cycles on the reversing valve's life , however, I have heard that if a unit uses the reversing valve for heat mode that is is a good idea to put the unit into heat mode to exercise the reversing valve once a month, this may only apply to units with a single speed fan unit.

@LetsGoOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

So you mentioned a sea water connection, does this mean you need to install a thru hull-sea strainer and pump? Also how have you found the reverse cycle (heat production) now that you have run the unit for a year. Thanks in advance for any additional information you can provide. Cheers from the Pacific Northwest.

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 2 жыл бұрын

Since I was removing a previously installed unit I already had a thru hull with sea strainer as well as a March pump. If you are installing for the first time you will need to add those items and will need a haul out. The heat works great and we do use it. I don't know how cold it can be and still produce usable heat though since I'm in Florida. I have had it now for 2 plus years and not a glitch. I do recommend them.

@LetsGoOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 Thank you very much for taking the time and providing me with some additional information; it was very helpful.

@nickaltvater5592 3 жыл бұрын

What is the start up wattage? I'm looking for ac that will operate from my 3000 Victron inverter

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 3 жыл бұрын

I have never measured directly. I hear a standard Honda 2200 inverter gen can run it. All I know is my Westerbeke 4000 watt gen has no issues. I plan to see if the Ryobi 2300 inverter will run it as well. My guess is that yes a 3000 watt Victron would probably do it.

@tlteal Жыл бұрын

You still loving this a/c? I'm on the fence and have a cruise air which is getting tired.

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 Жыл бұрын

Yes its still working perfectly. Not a single glitch in nearly 3 years.

@tlteal Жыл бұрын

@@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 great! Thanks for that feedback.

@tlteal Жыл бұрын

Replaced one of my three cruiseair ac's with the marinaire. I'm going to replace another one of them tomorrow if the weather holds up. So far so good. How in the world do you get the air filter out of these things? LOL

@radudanciu8544 Жыл бұрын

Does it need water? Was looking at this unit for a semi truck

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 Жыл бұрын

Yes..it needs a seperate pump to suck in sea water. Wont work on semi.

@johnathanstone4259 2 жыл бұрын

How well does this unit run on generator?

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 2 жыл бұрын

I have an old Westerbeke 4.4 KW generator and it runs it without issue.

@johnathanstone4259 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the info an great video. My 30 plus yr old cruisair would work fine on shore power but my westerbeke 7.5 wouldn't start it haha.I look forward to not sweating while on the hook haha

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnathanstone4259 Supposedly the Marinaire is one of the lowest amp draws out there and very low start up amps as well. I hear you about sweating. Where are you? I am in Tarpon Springs Florida.

@johnathanstone4259 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I got the unit installed today. Took less than 3 hours. I verified the amps at 13 with the raw water pump running. We are in Pascagoula mississippi

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnathanstone4259 Oh thats great! It is quite an easy install if you are just replacing a unit. How is it working for you? My only complaint is the symbols on the remote. I can never tell what they are. Of course I can hardly see anything that small any longer so that doesnt help...lol. Mine is nearly 2 years old now and still going strong.

@projecttrawler 3 жыл бұрын

What size is the duct work? 6 or 4 inches

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 3 жыл бұрын

The main duct is 6 inches. But there is a 4 inch feed to the V berth as well. I think I am going to add another duct somewhere. I believe I could let it flow a bit more to prevent back pressure.

@projecttrawler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you we are going to install 3 of these on our 40ft aft cabin motor yacht and we are in Port Canaveral..

@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 3 жыл бұрын

@@projecttrawler the good thing is they are right there by you in South Florida. You might be able to call and pick them up and save some. Who knows. It took no time at all to get mine to Tampa area. Good luck.