Upgrading ventillators.

sahona · Post by **sahona** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:24 pm

I have just ordered a pair of Plastimo cowl vents with the spring-loaded damper version of dorade box.
They will displace a pair of Tannoy "flying saucers" in the aft cabin which don't really do a good job, especially if we have the wheelhouse covers closed and it's humid.
Anyone (especially the Claymore fleet!) tried them?

sahona · Post by **sahona** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:15 pm

This is the result.

So far getting a much improved draught down below.
Also the mainsheet traveller is an addition, so we can properly offset the boom while motor-sailing.
Will see how both modifications work next spring.

Clyde_Wanderer · Post by **Clyde_Wanderer** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:04 pm

Looking good Bill.
Did you say that the mainsheet traveler is a new addition?
Is it bronze, and did you buy it s/h?
They sont half pack the boats in tightly there, where ever you are.
I was thinking of this type of vent, as the s/s fs type dont give much ventillation as you say, the only problem is that they would be very obstrusive on the coachroof, especially above the galley.
Where did you get yours from, and can they be rotated, and is there some means of diverting any water that gets splashed onto/into them?
C_W

sahona · Post by **sahona** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:21 am

'Morning Eamonn, isn't it a beautiful day.
The traveller came loose with the boat, and is anodised alloy of some sort. The price tag was still on it -50 odd squids.
The vents are rotateable, and have a saucer-like disk inside supported by a spring. If a big greeny comes aboard, it fills the saucer, weighing it down to close the vent. The "saucer" then drains through small limber holes, and rises up again, opening the vent ready for the next one...
Only possible down side may be 'moving noises' in gusts during the night.
We're ashore in Troon, and you're right, I think the hull polishing will need to be finished after launch day!
CU Dec 6th.

Clyde_Wanderer · Post by **Clyde_Wanderer** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:30 pm

Bill Where did you get the vents from, and can they be got in different sizes, ie, heights.
BTW I have sent you a message.
Looking forward to the 6th.
C_W
Bill, Just had a thought.
If you ever want to cover your vents for any reason, you could get two pictures of the Telly Tubbies and tape them on, over the openings, they would look brilliant.

sahona · Post by **sahona** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:46 pm

http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/vents-ve ... 5247.bhtml#
The ones in my photo are normal, so you could get the lower profile.
I guess I may find some hallow'een masks lying in the street to put inside them and frighten away the hoodies!

claymore · Post by **claymore** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:27 pm

Hi Bill
I really like the mainsheet traveller arrangement so thanks for that!
I fitted a photo-electric job to one of my vents which seems to work ok but I remember you posting a while ago about venting the aft cabin - I fitted a hatch right under where your chequer-plate device is - if you go into google earth and then get yourself over to Craighouse on Jura - Claymore is sat there and I think you can see the vent on the pic. I'd check on that but am really supposed to be writing my Self-Assessment Report right now. This is a very big deal in FE - although, sadly not one which I find particularly engaging!

sahona · Post by **sahona** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:15 pm

Nice to hear from you John. That's me just back from Craighouse.
See what you mean. Unfortunately, our platform is where the generator lives (inherited).
Hope the work on "Claymore" is forging ahead in time for next season.