[C320-list] Improving Cabin Ventilation

[Allan Field]

John - I had done exactly what you describe with the Nicro vents on my last
2 boats.  Set one fan blade to draw air in and the other to remove the air.
Those little suckers (pun intended) move a tremendous volume of air over a
24-hour period and do make a difference down below.  As for leaks, that has
never happened to me on 2 boats even with the bow buried or during deck wash
down.  But if you are worried about bringing water in during a particular
situation, they do close off very easily.  In 6 years with the 2 on the
current boat, I have only replaced one of the batteries.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John Ellis
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 11:51 PM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Improving Cabin Ventilation


Has anyone had good or bad experiences with Nicro Day/Night Plus
solar-powered vents to improve cabin ventilation? They seem like a good way
to maintain some airflow through the cabin when I’m not on the boat. 
 
I’m thinking about installing one in the hatch above the V-berth and another
in the main cabin hatch. I’m concerned about cutting holes in these hatches
and having a less than watertight seal, but I really don’t want to cut holes
through the deck for them. 
 
John
Allegro #271
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