[C320-list] Quiet 12v fan?

[Christian]

I got 3 of these around last Christmas (2020) for my 320:
https://www.amazon.com/Anpress-Electric-Rotating-Conditioner-Portable/dp/B01GPY34Y8/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=anpress+fan&qid=1565616652&s=gateway&sr=8-14

They are currently listed as unavailable, but many Chinese products are
often sold under different brand names on Amazon but all made by same
manufacturer so maybe you can find a similar product.  These were
recommended here on the list by others.  They aren't quiet , but they
aren't loud (minimal motor noise, no vibration noise, just air noise), and
are 12v.  They move so much air that if I don't velcro them down, they will
move.  I'm very happy with them.  I wired 2 into the aft cabin light
fixtures, and put one in the salon.

On Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 8:23 AM Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
> 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.
>
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>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
>
> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794
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