[C320-list] Quiet 12v fan?

[Gregg Baklund]

I use this USB fan which can go anywhere and is whisper quiet

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L4GLJZD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Gregg Baklund
Paradise #228
Des Moines, WA
206 402-8896
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> On Jun 22, 2021, at 4:55 PM, P.F. Ross <pfrstl at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I mounted two Caframo Ultimate 757 in our aft stateroom based on an old
> Practical Sailor report on fans from 2008 (this report available online
> without subscription)
> 
> https://www.practical-sailor.com/sails-rigging-deckgear/windy-ways-practical-sailor-whips-up-12-volt-cabin-fan-test
> 
> These fans move a lot of air, are reasonably quiet and do not draw a lot of
> current.  I found them on Amazon for under $40.  Note that the newer design
> has a mount that allows orienting the fan in any direction, different from
> what is noted in the PS article.
> 
> One of the fans vibrated more than the other and by switching the blades
> from one motor to the other it was obvious one of the blades was not very
> well balanced.  Using a tiny bit of sticky Bed-It butyl tape I was able to
> "tune" the imbalance out of the offending unit.  I simply stuck a small
> lump of the tape to the back side of the blade toward the tip until I found
> the best result.  It was an iterative process but did not take long.  After
> I got the "bad" unit balanced, I went to work on the other one (that I
> originally thought was "good") and I was able to improve its balance as
> well.  Now both fans are quiet and work great!
> 
> Frank Ross
> Beta Wave #206
> 
>> On Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 8:38 AM Christian <ccaper at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794
>>> 
>>> 
>>