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Discussion in 'Carver Yacht' started by JBOATER, Jul 16, 2017.

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  1. JBOATER, Jul 16, 2017
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    JBOATER

    JBOATER New Member

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    I need to replace the A/C unit under the aft. cabin bed. There isn't space to get it out. What do I have to take apart?
  2. Capt J, Jul 16, 2017
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    What size carver do you have? Have you tried taking the mattress off and seeing if the bed support lifts up?
  3. INTREPID405, Jul 24, 2017
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    Sorry, its a 1997 405.

    I've taken the mattress off and the center access board out which provides visual access tot he water tank and the A/C unit. The problem is there isn't enough room between the water tank and fiberglass framing to get the A/C out.

    There must be a way but I don't see it..............
  4. g36, Jul 27, 2017
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    i have a 405 but not a oem ac in the aft cabin i installed mine in a different space. however i know the head board comes out too. i did have to remove and replace my water tank. if its out of the way will it come out then? its really not a big deal to remove it. does the ac sit beside the water heater? its probably the only way.
  5. Capt J, Jul 27, 2017
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    The head board most likely comes off.
  6. Pascal, Jul 27, 2017
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    You may have to cut a bigger access panel. Usually interior stuff is just plywood so it's easy to cut out. Then screw/glue some supports around the edge to convert into permanent access oanel
  7. g36, Jul 27, 2017
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    I have the same boat a carver 405. He can get it out if he moves the water tank .which comes out through the access under the mattress. That leaves a hole 3 people can get in. I posted this earlier do any of you read earlier posts sometimes it doesn't seem so. Especially when someone has the exact boat. Invite you to carveryachtowners forum. With carver owners replying.
  8. Pascal, Jul 28, 2017
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    having to move a water tank to remove an air con is one stupid design flaw.
  9. g36, Jul 28, 2017
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    I agree. I didn't design it but it is what it is. Thats why I installed my aft cabin ac aftermarket unit elsewhere. I bet every boat owner can rub their head and ask the same thing of something on their boat too.