[C320-list] Quiet 12v fan?

[Jack Brennan]

Hi Scott:

About three years ago, I bought a couple of 12-volt, no-name rv/RV fans off Amazon for about $12 each. They’re still running, pretty quiet and move a lot of air.

I just looked on Amazon and could not find an exact match, although some looked similar. It may be worth investing a couple of dollars to see whether they suit your needs before you buy a $120 fan from West Marine. These fans are much better than anything from a boat store, in my opinion.

Make sure you buy plastic fans and not metal ones. The metal ones will rust quickly on a boat.

Another option is to use 12-volt computer fans, although they don’t move as much air as my Amazon cheapos. Sailors sometimes use them to run constantly to keep the cabin fresh.

I use Velcro to attach the fans so I can move them around to different spots.

Jack Brennan



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From: Scott Westwood
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 7:25 AM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Quiet 12v fan?

I am  looking for a "quiet" fan for the boat.  I see some out there and have just started looking.  Prefer 12v but I may have to go with 110AC and just plug it into the inverter.
What experiences are out there?  Just started checking into db levels but not all list that.I do know that you pay more for the quiet but I am willing to pay it.




Thanks,




Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794