Hello all, We have a 1994 C&C 37/40+ with an Adler/Barbour A/C unit. The drain pan is the issue. When we bought the boat, the surveyor noticed the rusty pan, and suggested cleaning out the rust. In addition, the drain for the pan for some reason is in the side of the unit rather than in the bottom. The hose then attaches, runs a couple inches and goes through a hole and down to the through-hull. Why the pan was not made out of Aluminum, Stainless or HDPE is beyond me! Instead, it is painted mild steel. Ugh...
That said, the paint is flaking off, and is somewhat rubbery, and therefore clogging the drain. My questions are as follows: The unit seems relatively difficult to get out, and access to the far side of the pan is virtually impossible. Is there a cure for the rust & paint peeling that does not involve removing the unit? Also, have any of you revised the drain so that it drains down, rather than through the side of the pan? Have any of you replaced the pan, and how big a deal was it? Thanks for all your help, Bruce Whitmore (847) 404-5092 (mobile) bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
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