Opening ports (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.)

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Has anyone put a more powerful vent fan thru this bow fixture?  Sounds like a winner.  I was going to try the ice chest fan sold at Boater's World over Labor Day, but it was not hot enough to gauge results.  This or any other 12v low amp ventilation solution is good fodder for the list.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Connolly <jbconnolly at comcast.net>
>Sent: Oct 29, 2006 11:06 AM
>To: 'The Rhodes 22 mail list' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: RE: Opening ports (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.)
>
>Regarding ventilation, I also replaced the plastic hawse pipe/dorade on the
>bow with a solar powered mushroom vent fan.   
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jim Connolly
>Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 11:03 AM
>To: 'The Rhodes 22 mail list'
>Subject: Opening ports (was RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.)
>
>I have opening ports in the cabin front.  When it rains, they hold water
>(some even with the canvas snap-on covers).  If you don't swab them out
>before opening, they can empty into the cabin (on the v-berth).  Looks to me
>like the reason they hold water is the little drain slots aren't steep
>enough for the slope of the cabin front.  Mine don't leak with them dogged
>shut.  
>
>Having said that, I value the ventilation they provide.  I have no top
>hatches on my boat.  I sail in New England so may need less ventilation than
>some.
>
>I have no experience with the side opening ports, but since the cabin sides
>are more vertical, it seems to me that they would drain better there than on
>the front.
>
>Jim Connolly
>s/v Inisheer
>'85 recycled '03
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Philip
>Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 10:36 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.
>
>Bill D and Ed,
>
>    Ed, you're right, I am a rookie.  I am basing my comment on the opening
>ports on Sir Stan's advice and the reason (He said) he changed to
>non-opening ports; they leak.  If leaking is not an issue (those on the
>loaner boat I have right now don't seem to be but I haven't had it that
>long) then I would ask Stan again for opening hatches.  Overhead hatches may
>leak, but Stan didn't advise against them and He never said they leak
>     As for the head, we had discussions not long ago about various heads
>and it probably has more to do with where and on what body of water your
>boat will reside as well as how long you would stay on it, regulations
>(check the archives).  Some of the guys had some interesting information as
>to the EPA laws for lakes in some states and inland waterways.  I have a
>porta-pottie and don't like it.  Some of the folks on the list seem to like
>it fine.
>
>Philip
>
>     .
> -----Original Message-----
>From: 	rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of Tootle
>Sent:	Sunday, October 29, 2006 7:23 AM
>To:	rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject:	[Rhodes22-list] New Guy Bill D.
>
>
>Bill D.
>
>     Welcome to the Rhodes List.
>
>     When you see the name Bill you have to look to see if it is Bill E or
>Bill W or Bill D.  Do not be offened by the diatribe of the left wingers on
>this list.  Just say, the list is working.
>
>     It is safe to disregard Philip's statement about opening ports just
>because of a few drops of water.  Just ask Stan to make you snap on covers.
>The covers will keep out most of the rain.  What is left is insignificant or
>can be simply wiped with a towel before you open them.  And keep in mind
>that Philip is still a rookie.
>
>      Again, welcome to the center of all knowledge, boat and otherwise.
>We have several resident gurus on alcolhic beverages and songs to go with
>them.
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
>http://familyoutdoors.com/pages/bigwater.htm  (direct URL for you to check
>out)
>
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