I did extensive research on replacements for our stackable washer and dryer
when the Creda washer died.
It wasn't until almost done that I realized that the most important question
was "Can I get it in the door, around the corners, and down to its home?"
I had to lower then through the sundeck hatch (after removing the bezel)
with 1/4" to spare. And then through the 3x6 ft hole cut in the bulkhead!
I got separate, stackable Danby washer(110) and ventable dryers(220) from
the local appliance store. You can mail-order -
http://www.ajmadison.com/phpdocs/ajtest/danby_store.php?mv_pc=gg
And others. I did hear that Home depot can order them.
As opposed to the combination unit, the separates let you do two loads at
the same time and the vented dryer takes much less time than the non-vented
(I'm told).
The machines are 23 3/4" square. Takes another 6" at least behind and
stacked about 68" or so tall.
HTH
Elliott Bray in winterquarters in Austin, Tx
M/V Letitia - Gulfstar 44 MC
Resting on Pickwick Lake
There is one further bit of information about washer, dryers & combo units
that I'll add:
While the standard household units (e.g. stackables) are very inexpensive and
very practical, almost all of them require 220 volts and substantial amounts
of power (e.g. 30 amps) for the dryer. While there are 110 volt dryers, they
are very very impractical and still take 15 amps. The net result of this is
that you either need 220 volt shore power or you need to run your genset to
do the laundry.
The advantage of the combo units is that they take substantially less power.
Only a few amps while washing, and only about 8 amps or so when drying. This
means that they can be easily supplied by an inverter, even for the drying
cycle.
I got a vented combo unit for Island Eagle, and while it does take a
looooonnnnggggg time to do a load of laundry, it's practical, quiet, and
compact.
Scott Welch
FirstClass Product Manager
www.firstclass.com
"The person who makes no mistakes usually doesn't make anything"