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Well after waiting 3 months we finally took delivery of our 2008 2665. We put it in the water the next day and the air conditioning will not start. No water is pumping out the side and the thermostat has a few different fault codes flashing. The dealer said he has to get a representative of the air conditioning manufactrer out to look at the boat and it will be 2-3 weeks. Since it is 95 in Florida now this means we cannot spend the night on the new boat until then. Needless to say, the Admiral is not happy. Do you guys have any ideas what I should be looking for? It is probably something minor, I just do not know enough about it to start checking things. Thanks in advance for the help.
 
Sometimes the ac pump needs to be primed. A quick and dirty way is to take a hose and backfeed the output hole. (MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHICH IS THE OUTPUT!!!! FILLING THE GAS VENT WOULD BE BAD!!!!!)

Might be enough to get the pump flowing.
 
We had a similar problem initially with the A/C on our 2565. Looked up the fault code in the manual and it had to do with insufficient water pressure I believe. The problem cleared itself up and the tech suggested maybe we had debris covering the intake. Could have also been what Walter says about priming. And of course make sure that the seacock for the A/C intake is open (we are up north and it was closed initially). Also check the filter - the brass thing with the two wing nuts on it - make sure it is clear and water flows in from the intake. You can also find your A/C pump and make sure it sounds like it is running.
 
I did find the AC pump and it is not running. So should I assume it maybe more than priming the system?
 
2-3 weeks is not acceptable, 2-3 days maybe, any dealer worth his salt would bust their butt to get someone to look at it ASAP.
 
I have a 2665 and it has always been the fault of the pump loosing prime because I forgot to close the water supply before lifting the boat cause all the prime to run out. To re-prime I would loosen the hose clamps from the output side of the pump ( the one hose that goes to the AC unit)let the pump run until you get a steady stream of water them reseal the clamps. Now if your pump never runs at all you will have to determine if it's the pump or the wiring to it. Are you sure all the breakers are on on both panels? There are breakers at the battery switch also but I think they are for DC and the pump motor is AC. Good luck let us know what you find. Yanmar
 
Not enough information. The pump motor is AC as is the unit. I have seen different configurations, however, the most common is that the raw water pump only runs if the A/C compressor is running. Other than that, there is no need to run the raw water pump. This kind of puts you in a continuous loop. The compressor shut down to preclude an overheat and burn out and if the compressor is not running, the raw water pump will never be called on to do its' job. If pump motor never primed, the whole system shut itself down. The raw water pump MAY have an auto shut down to keep it from overheating, but I doubt it. Cut the power at the breaker and let the whole unit sit for a while. In the meantime, prime the raw water pump in either of the two ways suggested above. Reset the fault codes (I don't know how, my unit had a manual thermostat) If it cut on, you are fine. If not, the raw water pump is not getting power. That means either: not wired correctly to the A/C unit, the raw water pump is bad, or the A/C unit power panel is bad.

If none of that works, tell the dealer as pleasure time said, 2-3 weeks is not acceptable. If you get a one finger salute from the dealer, call Regal direct and explain the situation. They are usually pretty good about getting dealers off their arses.

Good Luck.

Keep us posted.
 
Thanks for the replies and advice. I am headed over to the marina on Wednesday to see if I can get the pump primed. Hopefully I can get it running. I will let you guys know happens.

Safe boating.
 
Is this he dealer off I4? Do you keep your boat in Sanford?
 
Hi Rob,

I agree, it's most likely just lost it's prime.. KiDa is right, it runs when on demand from the AC unit on the newer ones I believe...

I'd check to be sure the seacock is open, and then if needed crack the hose clamps loose.. I would think you could put the AC in like a bypass mode to run the water pump manually.

I actually have a flush kit setup on top of our water strainer.. with a hose on it for winterizing the unit. I just leave it on all the time, so if I happen to loose the prime, all I need to do is open the flush valve and pour about 1/2 gallon of water in real quick and it's enough to kick start the flow..

Hope this does the trick for you..
 
On the new a/c systems the pump can be set to cycle with the compressor or run continuously. Check the a/c manual for settings. If the compressor is on and pump motor is not on, there is definitely a problem. If the pump is on and no water, it should merely be a priming issue.

I know the boat is new and you should not have to do this yourself, but you may not want to lose the time waiting on the dealer.

Verify that the a/c sea cock is open. Set the a/c pump to run continuously. This will prevent the comp. from overheating while you are priming the pump. If the pump motor is running, disconnect the discharge hose from the pump motor. Cover the pump discharge spout with your thumb for a few seconds. Release and water should be discharging. If the flow is still weak, repeat. Place the hose onto the pump and check for discharge from the boat. If you have water discharge you are ready to go. If not, repeat process. Resecure hose properly when done.

I realize this is a lot to do for a new boat but once you have mastered the process losing prime will be no big deal.
 
Thanks for the feedback. I am headed over to the boat tomorrow and hopefully will get the AC running. What is the best method for priming the AC lines?

Jeff K. I did not buy it at the dealer off of I-4, (I wanted to but their prices drove me away). I keep it at a marina in Daytona for now. Hopefully I will be on it this weekend.
 
Take is why it better to buy a used boat, that kind of problem was solved, along time ago.
 
How do you like Daytona? I keep mine at Merritt Island and we may be looking to change. I live in Oviedo so the distance is pretty much the same.
 
Great News! I now have working AC. The sound of water being pumped out the side is a beautiful thing. The great advice I received front this board was right on target and solved the problem. Thank you for the help and guidance.

Jeff K. We are new boaters but so far Logger Head Club & Marina, formerly Caribbean Jacks has treated us well. The place is very clean and the staff is very helpful. The are in Daytona. We are using the High & Dry inside storage. They also have wet slips available. If you need information the Dock Master is Chris and the number is 386-523-3100.
 
what a joke... you buy a new boat and they tell you it's going to be 2 to 3 weeks till they can get the AC running ? I'd be making a BIG fuss over this with Regal.. . thee factory is near orlando isnt' it ?

glad you got it fixed...

so what was the issue ? priming ? well if Regal had installed the pump as they should, it should self prime. AC install instructions are clear : the pump MUST be below waterline and there should be no high/low point between the strainer and the pump inlet.

if not, every time you launch, you're going to have the problem. And while you can close the seacock before hauling out, sooner or later you're going to start the AC with the seacock closed and damage the pump. if needed, try to run the hose or relocate the pump.
 
your dealer is a joke as well if they didnt know how to check for prime
 
It's not uncommon to loose prime on boat haul-out, most will. Normally a short trip will provide water needed for normal operation again. Since mine is kept on a lift, I installed a non-restricting check valve in the supply line ahead of the sea water strainer to resolve the problem, works great.
 
You guys are right about the dealer. I am disappointed in how they handled this. Since I am storing it in indoor rack storage I guess I will need to ensure the seacock is closed or plan on priming the system everytime I take it out. What a freakin; pain!

Thanks again for everyone's help and suggestions.
 
check the hose position they usually will self prime unless the hose is looed too high.
 
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