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Cabo 40 Express 2005

Discussion in 'Cabo Yacht' started by Rick Yesue, Oct 7, 2026 at 8:52 PM.

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  1. Rick Yesue, Oct 7, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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    Rick Yesue

    Rick Yesue New Member

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    I'm looking to upgrade both original AC units.......any suggestions ?
  2. Capt Ralph, Oct 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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    Anything that is simple and works.
    Sadly Dometic Corp has been buying up all the marine AC companies. I fear this has reduced healthy competition and innovation.
    Dometic has re-enforced my beliefs; When you can not compete, buy your competition, rob them and re-sell junk at a higher price.

    The smaller suppliers left do need to be considered and shopping amongst them is what I recommend.
    Seems to be a better quality and better direct orders available.

    Are you shopping for split or combined units?
  3. ranger58sb, Oct 8, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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    Ours came with Cruisair Stowaway self-contained units. Replaced a couple with Dometic turbos (which started life as a Marine Airrrrrr model) which work well and also more recently replaced a couple more with Citimarine. Latter also work well but too new to evaluate for longevity.

    -Chris
  4. Rick Yesue, Oct 8, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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  5. Rick Yesue, Oct 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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    Thank you ,

    Currently I have split units . Both compressors stacked in the engine room ( outside of Stbd. engine ), salon air handler in bilge under fwd area of setee , Helm air handler next to icemaker . 16,000 BTU for lower deck area , 24,000 for Helm deck
  6. motoryachtlover, Oct 8, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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    Dometic has the best service network. I have had a good experience with my newer Dometic replacement units.