Stus-List solar fans
FWIW, I think solar fans make more sense than opening ports. Opening ports are nice to have but when the breeze stops, the air stops moving. Rain and spray can enter an opening port easily while the new model solar fans protect from rain and they will work automatically when the boat is closed up and keep it smelling fresh. I have four solar fans on my 35 footer. Some solar fans like my Nicro fans have a rechargable battery and run all night. My Nicro fans have an On/Off switch and a damper to close in rough weather. I couldn't find them anywhere so they may be out of business. I have two off-brand chinese model fans that don't have batteries and only run when it's sunny. I had Marinco fans but they stick up three inches above the deck and caught the sheets too often. The cheaper chinese fans work better for my purposes as they stick up only 1 inch and lines roll right over them. Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
Re: Stus-List Solar Fans
Solar Fans: I considered adding some Lewmar opening ports, till I noticed many cruisers had solar fans installed thru them. So I added two solar fans instead of ports, one over the Galley, and one over the Ice Box which are the highest points on the cabin. They made a huge difference. I added one to the head and replaced the one on the foredeck hatch so the boat has four fans. http://www.defender.com/expanded.jsp?path=-1|6880|2290139|2290144&id=1193043 The other thing that got rid of the boat smell, was cleaning the bilge, removing all of the grime, and painting it with bilgecote. I only did the middle of the boat, but that's where the water collects and what a difference that made. No more boat smell. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
