coopec
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You can block dorades off but how do you block a solar vent off? I have been told a cataraman was lost recently because of this fact
Chopping a hole in my deck?
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You can block dorades off but how do you block a solar vent off? I have been told a cataraman was lost recently because of this fact
viago
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i had a caravan which had a 8" x 8" roof vent which could open one side to about 35 deg on any of the four sides allowing great air control depending on wind direction. it would also fully lift.
i have not heard of such a thing being used on a boat but i would fit one in a flash if i could find one and needed one.
i have not heard of such a thing being used on a boat but i would fit one in a flash if i could find one and needed one.
prv
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Try a caravan shop?
(Seriously, though, I don't reckon those things are strong and watertight enough for a boat's deck.)
Pete
viago
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Try a caravan shop?
(Seriously, though, I don't reckon those things are strong and watertight enough for a boat's deck.)
Pete
yes, that is my worry. i was thinking of a nice 316 version.
coopec
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I have a solar vent fitted in the deck to ventilate my shower/toilet area. I was worried that in the event of the decks being awash it could allow a lot of water below. I have fitted a 5" inspection port directly below the solar vent so that in rough weather I can screw the insert in and stop any inflow.
single
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And i bet you never need to use it?
coopec
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Maybe. I would say the same about my liferaft but I still intend to carry one.
single
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Ok, true, but has it let water in up to now in rough weather?
coopec
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Single I'm still trying to get my yacht in the water!! I have dreamed that because I have so may safety items and because I have overbuilt the yacht, it sinks on launching. (It must be worrying me!!)