Hello Anorlunda,
Great responses on the forum Thanks! , this helps a lot to design a good system. I do have ability to pull cool water and will check when back at boat. Average temps are: Temp High - Temp Low - Surface water temp
June
90
62
70
July
97
71
76
August
94
69
80...
Hi Lnewqban,
Great info, I agree on the thermal heat storage, I am working on venting for the cabinet areas ( bread gets hot in there) Boat has 2 doors, 3 full size windows, 1 roof vent and 7 small windows, thinking you are on the right track of thermal inertia delaying cooldown as boat cabin...
Great questions, Daytime temps can be as high as 104 deg. F day and low of 80 deg. F at night on hot months. (averages pasted)
June
90
62
70
July
97
71
76
August
94
69
80
September
88
60
76
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