Marine Air Conditioning Systems for Boats

A boat air conditioner removes the heat from the air inside the boat cabin by transferring the heat to the refrigerant gas within the air conditioning system. Then the system transfers the heat from the refrigerant gas to the sea water. The process can also be reversed, so that the system can be used as a heat pump to warm the boat interior. This is also known as reverse cycle. Dormaire offers different models to work on shore power or powered by house batteries

2000 BTU portable suitable for SMALL CABINS:

- Small cabins in power or sailing boats up to 35'

3500 BTU suitable for SMALL BOATS:

- Small cabins with ensuite bathroom
- Cuddy cabin boats

6000 BTU suitable for:

- Sport power boats up to 25'
- Sail boats up to 28'
- 2 normal size cabins (without ensuite bathroom)
- 1 big cabin with en suite bathroom and work area

8000 BTU suitable for:

- Sport power boats up to 32'
- Power boats up to 26' (pilothouse with big windows)
- Sail boats up to 32'
- 2 cabins without ensuite bathrooms
- Saloons in sailboats up to 38' (saloon only)

12000 BTU suitable for:

- Speed boats up to 40' (saloon under deck and without windows)
- Power boats up to 32' (pilothouse with big windows)
- Sail boats up to 40'
- Saloons with large windows in power boats up to 46' (saloon only)

16000 BTU suitable for:

- Sport power boats up to 45' (saloon under deck without windows)
- Power boats up to 40' (pilothouse with big windows)
- Sail boats up to 45'
- Saloons in catamarans up to 46' (saloon only)

Self Contained Units
The easiest and most cost effective solution. The unit is compact and can be fitted under a seat.

Split Units
Similar to self-contained but split into two parts. The condensing unit is installed in the engine room, and air handlers inside the cabin. Connected via gas tubes.

Chilled Water Systems
A seawater-cooled chiller circulates chilled water to air handlers installed in living spaces.

All our marine AC units provide reverse cycle heating (heat pump function). They can cool in summer and reverse refrigerant flow to provide heat in winter. Heat pumps are up to 3x more efficient than electric heaters.

Sure, our 12Vdc units with most efficient inverter technology can be used connected directly on 12volt batteries without need for a generator. Say goodbye to generator noise, smoke and maintenance

230V air conditioners could run on an inverter, however from an economic point of view, we don't recommend so, because the amount of batteries needed to obtain the same autonomy, would be more economical when using one of our 12Vdc aircon units

You might be wondering how to install a compact sailboat ac unit. With Dormaire is an easy process. Each Dormaire marine airco is supplied with installation instructions and free online assistance. The manual is a complete book written in English and Spanish, where you can find all the details that you will need to know for installing it as an specialist would do. Sections covered by the manual are: Size selection; Location; Air ducts; Seawater supply; Drain; Control panel; Electric wiring.

Of course you can, and if after reading the manual you still have doubts, ask us anything you need, we will be happy to answer immediately your WhatsApp messages as you meet doubts while doing the installation. Also contact us before purchase. We will provide you the best advice by an engineer specialized in marine climate control and is COMPLETELY FREE, so that you will not waste your money buying a machine that could be either too big or too small for your boat needs. We will also support you with pictures or videos of similar installations for your reference. ¿DO YOU PREFER A TURNKEY INSTALLATION? We are in touch with distributors and installers in Spain and other countries. We can introduce you a nearby technician to quote your installation.

All airco systems sold by Dormaire, enjoy 2 years warranty and availability of spare parts. For repairs after warranty period is expired, you will have 2 options: Send it to us for being repaired by our technical service, or it can be repaired by a refrigeration technician of your choice, with the spare parts that we can supply at reasonable prices. We know that a marine air conditioner is an important expense, and assume that you will not want to spend such amount of money in a machine unless it has a reliable after sales service. First of all, we create first quality products to prevent the necessity of spare parts. Nevertheless during their long service life our machines can face unforeseen situations, like for instance damage caused by external reasons like water splash or accidental hits. In the rear pages of the installation manual you will find a detailed machine breakdown that you can use to communicate with us and source any spares that you might need. We will also help you troubleshooting your machine.

Once upon a time, marine air conditioning was limited to noisy, inefficient and bulky machines, but since modern rotary compressors revolutioned the industry, Dormaire offers state of the art air conditioning systems for every type of boat. The company was founded to meet the rising demand for easy-install and high quality yet affordable air conditioners for boats. Since then we have been committed to making comfortable cooling with a low carbon footprint a possibility for all boat owners, whatever the budget. But not only cooling, because thanks to their heat pump function, our ac units are also a fantastic forward-looking heating solution as they run 3 times more efficiently than electric heaters. When you shop at Dormaire you will find a comprehensive range of products with something for every boat. Our website is packed full of useful information, and, if you're still unsure, our friendly team of advisors are only a message away. At Dormaire we're proud to offer exceptional customer service with a team here to help you before, during and after your purchase. We also offer free delivery in continental Europe and best price promise on all our products. Sounds good? Then come and join the satisfied customers who are already enjoying comfortable sailing across Europe and the world!