[Rhodes22-list] boat ventilation

[cowie]

Mike:

I like the idea of the solar fan to take care of dampness and mold while the
boat is sitting at the slip between use however I don't want to give up on
the anchor rode scoop on deck without giving it a try.  The protable 12v
battery fan makes a lot of sense for comfort while cruising without having
to permanantly mount something and seems like it also allows for flexibility
to move around.  I have been following this site for about a year now and
take delivery of my boat in two weeks.  I can't wait to stop living out my
sailing adventures through you guys and get hold of my own boat.  Thanks to
everyone for all the advice along the way.



R22MikeW wrote:
> 
> I think that there are two distinctly different needs for fans in the R22. 
> One is to reduce the tendency for dampness and mold to form when
> unoccupied. 
> For this, the solar powered 3-4" port fans may work very well.  I have not 
> had much of a problem or experience with these units.  The second need for 
> ventilation is when the R22 is in use, particularly if you cruise.  I have 
> found that the 10" portable fan sold at Walmart ( 
> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10817194 ) seems to 
> provide very comfortable and quiet ventilation while aboard.  It is
> battery 
> powered (8 "D" batteries) and runs on 12V boat power using a "cigarette 
> lighter" cord that mates to the AC adapter input on the side (cord from 
> RadioShack.)  You may even want to put 2 aboard.  They are lightweight,
> fold 
> up and may be hung (there's a little hook) when not in use.  I like lots
> of 
> air movement on still nights, even when in the cockpit.
> 
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> 
> From: <R22RumRunner at aol.com> Saturday, March 28, 2009 10:09 PM
>> Chris,
>> You can purchase an automotive fan at Walmart for around six bucks. It
>> has 
>> a
>> clamp mount which will allow you to move it about the cabin. It has a
>> standard  cigarette lighter plug which I believe Stan is still putting in 
>> the cabin.
>> If  not, they are inexpensive to purchase and install. Keeping the air 
>> moving
>> inside  the cabin is really important, especially if you are thinking of
>> overnighting  during the heat of the summer.
>>
>> Rummy
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