Webasto FCF Platinum 12000 BTU 115V Boat A/C Unit

Description

North American 115V boats need a different electrical configuration than 230V yachts, even when cabin size and cooling requirements are similar. The Webasto FCF Platinum 12,000 115V delivers 12,000 BTU/h of cooling and 12,000 BTU/h of reverse-cycle heating from a self-contained direct-expansion system. Its stated applications include forward staterooms, sailboat salons, bridgedeck cabins, and active pilothouses on 28 to 36-foot vessels.

Key Features of Webasto FCF Platinum 12,000

Designed around 115V, 60 Hz shore power and generator systems, this model brings heating, cooling, remote control, and compact airflow management to mid-size boats.

• Cools forward cabins and salon spaces with 12,000 BTU/h capacity.
• Provides reverse-cycle heat for cooler mornings at anchor or underway.
• Matches compatible 115V, 60 Hz, single-phase electrical systems.
• Uses a five-inch discharge collar for focused cabin air delivery.
• Lets operators adjust settings through digital controls and wireless remote functions.
• Uses 200 GPH seawater flow through five-eighth-inch hose-barb connections.

Technical Specifications

The following installation details focus on the values most relevant to a 115V replacement, including power demand, seawater requirements, ducting, and physical fit.

• Model: 5011397A, FCF Platinum 12,000 BTU 115V
• Cooling capacity: 12,000 BTU/h or 3.5 kW
• Heating capacity: 12,000 BTU/h with reverse-cycle heat pump mode
• Electrical supply: 115V AC, 60 Hz, single phase
• Running current: 8.5 A cooling and 9.5 A heating
• Breaker requirement: 25 A recommended with 43 A LRA
• Refrigerant and compressor: R-410A with hermetic rotary compressor
• Seawater flow: 200 GPH through five-eighth-inch hose connections
• Air discharge: Five-inch high-velocity duct collar
• Dimensions and weight: 17.7 x 12.0 x 12.2 inches; 52.9 lbs

Application and Installation Notes

This 115V model is intended for standard forward staterooms, mid-size sailboat salons, catamaran bridgedeck cabins, and pilothouses. Check the boat’s 25 A marine breaker, starting-current capacity, 200 GPH seawater loop, duct run, condensate drainage, wiring, and controller location before installation. The extra-deep structural composite drain pan requires a clear drain path to manage condensate during normal operation.

Who This Unit Is Not Ideal For

The 115V variant is not intended for 230V-only vessels. It may not cover larger open-plan salons or multi-cabin areas without separate load calculations. Boats with limited generator capacity should account for the listed heating current and compressor starting current before operation.

Warranty and Product Summary

The supplied data does not state a factory warranty for this model. Manufactured by Webasto Marine in Germany, the FCF Platinum 12,000 115V is a self-contained heating and cooling system for compatible 28 to 36-foot boat layouts.