Handle Me Below Ep210
Returning from our California trip we had a DIY project waiting for us. The Dometic reverse cycle air conditioner unit that was ordered came in early while we were away and was ready for pick up. Getting it from dock to deck to cockpit and finally salon was no easy feat. It is always nerve racking moving something that heavy with the chance of it falling into the drink! Steve had built a plank and it proved very helpful in making the transition easier.
There were a few tweaks before the installation of the Dometic. With the previous unit there was an imbalance of airflow. Too much in the main cabin and too little in the salon. Steve custom made a baffle to place in the duct work that would divert more of the airflow into the salon and away from the cabin area. Additionally, the drip pan drain was a little too high to allow complete drainage from condensation. A couple of pieces of wood were secured to the floor of the installation area which would allow the unit to be tilted slightly to provide proper drainage. Finally, the unit was in place and cool air filled the cabin and salon. It’ll make for a comfortable summer.
Lots of biting no-see-um bugs are about and can make outside activities unbearable. It was a thrill to see tree swallows darting all about knowing they were catching as many of those bugs as fast as they could. Eat up little guys!
It's been a while since we polished our spare propeller and it has been sitting on the aft deck glistening in the sun ever since. Karen went in the aft sail locker preparing to help guide the propeller into place. The area was too tight and she had to come out so Steve could lower it down. Oops, now it looks like we might need to paint that locker.
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