Removing the Air Conditioner and adding a skylight

[Brian Schulz]

Hey guys, new here. Just bought a 76' argosy and removed the interior, painting, fixing the floor, and on my way to adding a whole new setup. Having a great time. (ok fine, I'm fixing the floor tomorrow so I reserve the right to retract that having a great time statement.)

Question? I really want to pull off the air conditioner and replace it with a skylight. Can anyone direct me to a link or offer advice as to how this might be done. I'm a little intimidated by the notion of building the whole curb and interior detail out of aluminum. Is this something I could do partially in teak? Are there any prefab kits that make it easier. Not sure where to start. anything is helpful.

[Skatiero]

Are you adding a different kind of AC somewhere else? By the way, my last name is also Schulz.

[cwf]

Bdian,,
Remove AC. secure drain and power lines in case you reverse direction.

Measure opening... go to sheet metal shop and have them build a "curb ". Make it same dimension as other roof curb.have joints welded..(a must) .

Use C channel aluminum to support gap between roof and ceiling. Secure with Olympic rivets. Next mount curb and Maxim skylight.