CTM CX-36HS – 36,000 BTU Condenser – Marine Split A/C Unit – 230V – 50/60HZ – R410A w/ Soft Start

Mid-to-large vessels that need serious cooling capacity but also run on a limited generator or shore power connection have a specific problem: bigger compressors need bigger startup current, and not every boat has that current to spare. The CTM CX-36HS solves this with a built-in soft start board on a 36,000 BTU condenser, reducing the compressor’s startup draw by 65-75% compared to its locked-rotor amperage.

One verified owner of a 63-foot Vantare running this exact unit in a large salon/galley reported it holding 72 degrees through Galveston, Texas summers despite doors and windows that don’t seal particularly well — and doing so without running constantly. That kind of real-world performance under genuinely demanding conditions is the best evidence that the soft start technology and cooling capacity actually deliver on the marketing.

Why Choose the CTM CX-36HS

Real owner feedback backs this unit up directly, and it carries CTM’s standard 2-year warranty against material and workmanship defects. Given the current draw figure’s overlap with other CTM listings noted above, the locked rotor amps and fuse rating — both of which scale correctly with capacity — are the more reliable numbers for electrical planning in the meantime.

What to Know Before Installing

• EPA certification must be provided before shipping
• Requires a separately purchased evaporator — this listing is the condenser only
• Confirm actual current draw with CTM given the data overlap noted above
• An 8-pin Elite II control with cable can be added at checkout if needed