In another forum I visit...I answered a post http://www.boatered.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=130856 from a gentleman that was considering replacing his 12v standard plate system with a like system utilizing a Hold Over/Cold Plate in his factory (boat builder) built top loading box...The system he was considering is one of the package type systems offered today, and below is a copy of my post of considerations...(I had linked to my previous article here on Marine-AC) … [Read more...]
Chilled / Tempered Water Marine Air Conditioning A/C

Dometic (Cruisair & Marine Air) tempered water systems are built for larger yachts and commercial craft. These two-stage systems use circulated water as a heat transfer medium. The warmed or cooled fluid is piped through a closed loop from the tempering unit in the engine room to any number of air handling units throughout the boat. Dometic's unique reverse-cycle design provides very efficient heating, even in relatively cold seawater temperatures, in many cases eliminating the need for … [Read more...]





