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I think you probably have the same unit I had...a carry on, through the hatch style. Although I think instead of a "7000" as I called it before it was actually about 5000 btu.  One way or another, 5000 btu doesn't do much for the whole boat in a hot climate. I'm considering at this point whether to install an a/c the entire boat (I'm thinkling  9,000 but to 12,000 btu) or go with a system that can cool  just the staterooms while on the hook (using the Honda 2000) running 5 or 6000 btu.   
With the smaller installed system I could boost cooling at the dock with a standard window unit set in a removable panel set into an open half of the companionway.
Still in planning...will report later.

I run my shorepower cord with a big 3 prong to a small "normal" 3 prong that plugs directly into the honda eu2000i. I can then power the entire AC electrical system. I have a 'carry on' style hatch air conditioner that we use in Florida. In the summer it barely makes a dent in the heat. I just upgraded my cabin fans and that made a big diffrence.

 
The drawings attachments (above) came through great!
If you ever have files to load that are giving you problems, just let me know and I can load them from the back-end and link them.
I really appreciate your contributions.

My 1990 panel was made by NewMar in Newport Beach, CA and are a slightly different layout. I'm sure it was common to use multiple suppliers

Fellow International (Intercat) owners,
I have always been intrigued about the pedigree of the Intercat as it relates to the Endeavor cat/ company.  While trying to track down duplicate replacements for my lightning and subsequent salt water compromised galley mounted panels, Bass systems came up with copies of what are original panel drawings dated 10/5/89 for the the Intercat by "Endeavour for International Catamaran".  I'll try to attach them here.

This is something else I want to look at.  I already have the EU2000.  How do you patch the 2000 into your system and do you know which mermaid unit you have (size/BTU)?  Are you in a hot climate?  My boat used to have a Cruisair 7000  prior to Katrina and that barely made a dent in the summer in coastal Mississippi.
Thanks!
George

Thank you Bruce and Julio,
Great response and assistance! I think this has given me everything I need to press ahead with a refit.  I'll try to document what happens as thoroughly as possible.  Bass says they can get very close to matching my ruined panels .....I will probably wind up with a set-up very similar to Julio's.  I like having the bilge and battery switches (all the critical stuff)  way up high. If they had been located there to begin with they wouldn't have flooded!
BTW...the primary cause of sinking was the paddle wheel speed sensor...it was fractured all to pieces but still sitting in its through hull.  I have Rule 2000s in each hull...they probably kept up until the batteries ran down.  There is nothing quite as uniquely unsettling as looking across the water at your boat and seeing the mast canted over!

A little late to the topic, but hope this helps.  My Americat 3014 came with 2 125watts panels mounted on the cabin top below the boom.  They provide enough power to run the refrigirator and minimal other power consumption.  I also purchased a Honda 2000 to run my A/C, a mermaid, while at anchor, and to charge my batteries when need it.

Julio
Sava-Kat

 

Hi George, on my boat, an Americat 3014, the panel is mounted above the galley closet.  Here is a photo which also has the brand of the panel.
Hope it helps.
Julio
Save-Kat

I'm sorry to hear about Zeus's revenge and Neptune's intrusion
My panel is located in the same as yours. I found several photos of these boats sold on 2hulls.com

• YouTube panoramic tour - includes panel over locker
• Joyeux - has the panel above locker
• Catawampus - has the panel above locker
• To Da Lu - has the panel above locker
• Norvie
• Lickety Split
• Jrico - panel photo is upside down

Hope this helps a bit.
Bruce
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Having recently suffered the indignity of a lighting strike and associated partial sinking i have to replace a lot of my electrical system.  My boat has its panel located about knee level in the partition between the galley and the salon/ dining / bridge deck area or basically across from the stove/ sink area.

Question for the group!  Do any of you have boats with the electrical panel mounted above the galley closet (aft of the stove) ?  If so...I really need a picture and if possible a panel make and #.  My electrical guy is saying that with a total re-wire, moving the panel location won't be a big problem if i have the right panel.
Thanks in advance!

George