What setting for air conditioning in heat wave

[golftrek]

Hello, we are going to close up our 2008 R 25 Ranger for the next week during the predicted heat wave. It is predicted to be 100+ here in the Southport , NC area. We have the factory installed Dometic air conditioner. The air conditioner has a setting called "Moisture" setting or a humidity setting. According to the manual, this setting causes the AC fan and compressor to run every 4 hours to keep humidity down. Has anyone tried this setting? We tried this setting for a couple of days and the temperature inside the cabin got to 96 degrees and there did not seem to be change in humidity.

The other option is to leave the air conditioner on, set at the highest setting which is 85. At an outside temp of 100, the AC will probably run pretty much all the time. Electricity is not include in our slip rent so we will have to pay the electric bill.

We do not want to open a window or hatch because the possibility of thunderstorms and wind. We do have shades for all the windows and hatches so we will use them.

What do other Tugnutters do during a heat wave? Thanks from hot and getting hotter North Carolina.

Jim and Jo Ann 2008 R 25 Banjo

 

[Ainokea]

Jim and Jo Ann,

I live in Florida and keep the boat in the water year round. The air conditioner is left on all the time during the summer. I set the temp at 80 degrees when I am not on board with the fan on the auto setting. During the day the A/C will cycle on and off as needed and at night will run less. Keep your drapes closed and the window covers on. I would also suggest getting something to put onto the screens for the hatches as this will cut down on a lot of heat entry into the boat. There are posts and pictures of what owners have done. We kept the boat at a marina for 2 years where the electric was metered and I don't think our electric went over $35 for the month during the summer. Yours may vary due to rates, surcharges etc.

Even when I am on board during the summer I keep most of the windows covered and the hatch covers on. Hope this helps

Frank

Ainokea

 

[walldog]

For the past two summers, we have trailered our 27 to the Pacific Northwest avoiding Texas heat and hurricanes. We have used the heat pump AC for most mornings to take the chill off before getting out of bed. It is our plan to avoid extremes Heat or Cold.

 

[JamesTXSD]

For the past two summers, we have trailered our 27 to the Pacific Northwest avoiding Texas heat and hurricanes. We have used the heat pump AC for most mornings to take the chill off before getting out of bed. It is our plan to avoid extremes Heat or Cold.

Oh, sure, Herb, just rub it in for those folks who cannot be in this beautiful part of the country this time of year! :twisted: Or, in deep south Texas or the Florida Keys in the winter. I'll have you know that I was very excited yesterday when heading out at the helm of the smaller whale watch boat (it has a somewhat exposed flybridge helm)... and I didn't have to wear longjohns! I'm glad that we are close enough to be able to share undergarment choices.

For you folks in the hot country, it is always cooler on the water. Did Herb mention that the water temp around these parts is about 50º currently???

😀

Best wishes,
Jim B.

 

[RProffer]

Well, I hate to tell you this. The water temp by Point Lookout on the Chesapeake Bay is 77.7F 😎 😛

 

[none]

We Ain't got no heat waves in BC Canada

 

[walldog]

We Ain't got no heat waves in BC Canada

Between you and Wildblue, Jim, Willie and I are LOL and LOL.

 

[golftrek]

This is what I am doing to prepare for the heat: all windows have shades or curtains, door has a shade, all hatches have shades, I am even covering the round portholes with small shade. I will leave the temperature between 80 and 85. I guess no one uses the humidity setting on the AC so I will not try that.

Frank from Florida, thanks for the advice.

I actually took the boat out this morning. Temperature was around 90 but I cut on the generator and the air conditioner and cruised in comfort!

As for all the Northwesterners who chimed in with advice (?). I have visited your beautiful part of the country, I will admit it was cooler than North Carolina but it did seem to rain ALOT. I will trade a few weeks of hot weather for the sunny days and mild temperatures North Carolina has the rest of the year. Let's revisit this topic in October and November when it is still 75 here and I am wearing shorts and a t shirt.

Jo Ann 2008 R 25 Banjo