[C320-list] Improving Cabin Ventilation

[Jeff Church]

John,

I installed a Nicro Day/Night 3000 in the head hatch. I keep the door to the head open when I'm off the boat and the single Nicro vent draws off enough hot air to keep the boat noticeably cooler and fresher, even without an intake vent.

Here is a picture of the installation.
http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/Project-Photos/IMG_0314a

Jeff 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Ellis 
  To: c320-list at catalina320.com 
  Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 10:51 PM
  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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