EXCITING PLANS FOR SUMMER! But First...Boat Projects! Starting with Replacing My Last Old Marine AC!
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2023
- Big plans are on the horizon for Motor Vessel Aqua-Cultured! I've decided to head south to the Florida Keys for an undetermined amount of time this summer. But first, I have to take care of some important projects on my 34 year old DeFever Trawler. As hot temperatures are rapidly approaching, and since I will be headed to an even more tropical climate, the first order of business is to replace the last of my three original air conditioning units. I am not messing around this year! I refuse to fall victim of the commonly typical cliche situation where one of the old ac's craps out right when things are getting toasty and you need it most. So join me as I tackle ripping the old split air conditioner out of it's tight space and install the brand new Marinaire Self Contained system. And make sure you stay tuned, as I have a lot of great content headed your way. I will be servicing and troubleshooting my fuel filtration and raw water cooling systems for my Ford Lehman Diesel Engines, servicing my Maxwell 3500 Windlass, and hauling the boat out once again for my insurance renewal survey, bottom job, and miscellaneous other projects. Then I will finally be throwing the lines and putting some miles under the this displacement hull as I head to The Florida Keys!
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Hey all you Aqua-Cultured people! First, I want to apologize for the lag time between this video and he last, almost 90 days, sheesh! So to make up for it, I have scheduled two more videos, one going live tonight at 6pm Eastern, and one tomorrow, also at 6pm. I hope you enjoy them, I think the next two are better than this one. One critical comment I need to make about this video, which I realized after watching back again, is that I say the word "so" waaayyyyy too much. It's like the modern day "um". Soooo I am going to make an effort to avoid using that word as much as I can. Feel free to call me out if you catch me using it too much. Of course tonight and tomorrow's videos, errr and maybe the next two don't count since they were already recorded prior to this realization. Thank you all for the great feedback, support, and viewership, it keeps me motivated to keep these videos rolling. I hope you all have a great week! See you out there.
Interesting to follow your floating life experiences. My wife and I lived on a canal boat for 5 years in the UK and keeping the boat warm for 8 months of the year was our need, but a solid fuel stove in the saloon was the answer. Plenty of rain but no hurricanes to worry about in the UK, life afloat where ever you are is the best. Keep making the vids they are great.
Wow that is really cool! Definitely a whole different ball of wax over there in your parts. It’s all a trade off, and I guess no risk no reward in regards to location and inherent threats. Thanks so much for the kind words
I love my 16k btu Marinaire. Its been going for over 3 years without a single issue. Cant wait to see the Key West trip.
Yeah buddy! All three of mine are kicking butt! Thank you as always!
You will want to completely insulate the cold air discharge or you will have lots of condensate.
I was thinking that but so far no condensation issues amazingly. I am wondering that since the ducting is primarily isolated to the same space as the ac/blower that it is creating enough air flow across the ducting (from drawing air in to the return space) that it is keeping it from creating condensation
Where the hell is my flathead screwdriver? Lol. That had me rollin my friend. Great job on the installation. Bet youre enjoying the cool breezes.
🤣🤣🤣 love it! Thank you Doug! The few cool breezes have been delightful
Very true and if your not talking your silent
You’re not wrong, so you must be right! Thanks for watching
Great job on the AC! Always a pleasure to watch your videos!
Makes me very happy to know that you are enjoying them! Thank you for your support!
So glad you are back, I have been keeping an eye out for ya. Another great DIY video that gives me confidence to possibly get an older boat that may need some tlc.
Wahoo!! So happy to not let ya down! Thank you so much. That keeps me motivated to keep things going
@@AquaCultured Please do.
Great video. We are getting ready to replace the AC in our 2000 DF44, so this is really helpful. Always love your videos. "Salish Sunrise "
Love it! Thanks Gary! Let me know how it goes and reach out any time if you have any questions
Always awesome watching your videos Captain.
So awesome having a great viewer like you! Thank you!
Capt. Butch Love your "project" videos and hope to many more in the future. I'm in Tampa and one day I will take a drive over the bridge to meet you.
Anyone from the area knows how big of a deal it is to cross the bridge for someone.
Richard, thank you so much. And you’re in luck because there may be a triple header within 72 hours time. I definitely hope to meet you sometime
Absolutely!
Great boat, great channel
You are too kind Larry! Thank you so much for being the 1st comment and for your moral support
What a handsome man!
Lol that’s what my momma always said
He’s back!
Surprise!! Haha! And I’m back with an onslaught…there is another video scheduled to post tonight, and one more tomorrow! Gotta ride that wave of motivation
@@AquaCultured I’m realizing I will be a YT person when I am traveling. Filming fixing stuff not so much. Ripping one of my very old vacuflush and replacing with a raritan elegance this week. (And my day job from the boat)
@@LibertyTrawler yeah buddy! I hear those Raritan’s are quite nice, should be a great upgrade for you
Well done another great project - did you get pre charged refrigerant-lines with the new unit ? Regards
Thank you David! Indeed, the self contained units come pre-charged, which also makes them a desired choice for a self performed install
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I appreciate you Ken! ⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️