François Matte sent the details and photos below of this unit which he installed on his Aloha 8.2 around 2000. Now having 5 years experience with the unit he notes: 

• His is a 12,000 btu unit, but he now believes a 9,000 btu would be better for this size of boat
• The original pump was a Teal 450 GPH and was not well suited to the unit. After it failed it was replaced under warranty with a March 500GPH which has proved satisfactory.
• He replaced the original manual select LUX511  thermostat with a  Canadian made Aube brand TH141A-HC-28 thermostat which automatically switches between the heating and cooling mode.
• He is very pleased with the customer service of Mermaid Marine Air (see their website)

Photographs of the installation - click on any image to enlarge:

Main Unit
	The unit itself, mounted under the v-berth
	Original Teal 450 water pump (since replaced with March 500) and bleed valve
	Control box, condenser, water outlet and ducting
	Water inlet
Thermostat
	Cabin mounted thermostat
Air Vents
	Forecabin
	Beneath port settee - 4"
	Beneath starboard settee - 4"
	Beneath starboard settee - 4"
	In the head - 4"
Return Air
	Beneath the v-berth - 6" x 18"

Last updated  12 January, 2006 - © Aloha Owners Association