vents

Richard G. Abbinanti · Post by **Richard G. Abbinanti** » May 12th, '09, 15:38

Help
I have three of these vents on the side and rear of my cape Dory cutter. How do you change them and where can I buy them .

Richard

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » May 13th, '09, 12:25

I guess you're referring to the plastic cowl vents? If so, they're made by Nicro (a division of Marinco). You can get them from any marine store.

Cathy
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

Ron Churgin · Post by **Ron Churgin** » May 13th, '09, 13:21

I lost a Nicro 3" low profile cowl vent overboard somehow...when I looked at the cost of a new one, around $35 I got so annoyed I had to vent another way.

I found a 3" PVC elbow. It fit perfectly, functions just as well. It only cost $2.00 in any hardware store. The only disadvantage is that it is not flexible and could be a tripping hazard, but its at the very stern of my boat and is out of the way.

Not the most nautical look, but hey! its a recession.

CruiseAlong · Post by **CruiseAlong** » May 13th, '09, 13:35

Because the rubber vents gather mildew, etc. etc. over not so long time, I took the extreme and replaced the 3" and 5" with the following........
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31894878@N ... otostream/

John Vigor · Post by **John Vigor** » May 13th, '09, 14:09

Richard, are you talking about the little metal vents that act as breathers for tanks of various kinds? My CD 27 has two at the top of the outside transom if I remember right. Or do you mean the ventilation ducts for the engine compartment and Dorade boxes?

John V.

CruiseAlong · Post by **CruiseAlong** » May 13th, '09, 14:49

REading it again he may be talking about the fuel tank, waste tank, and perhaps vented waste loop side hull vents....

rtbates · Post by **rtbates** » May 13th, '09, 14:54

http://spartanmarine.com/

Spartan Marine has them

Richard G. Abbinanti · Post by **Richard G. Abbinanti** » May 14th, '09, 06:12

John V.
Yes the three little metal vents as you stated that act as breathers.
John do you know where I can purchase them and how do they get installed?
Thank you
Richard

rtbates · Post by **rtbates** » May 14th, '09, 10:08

Look up one post....

SPARTAN

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » May 14th, '09, 10:37

Besides the original equipment Spartan vents from Spartan Marine, you can also get Perko and Attwood tank vents from West Marine, Defender, Jamestown Distributors, Discount Marine Supplies, go2marine and other chandleries.

Search on "Perko fuel tank vent" or "Attwood fuel tank vent".

Richard G. Abbinanti · Post by **Richard G. Abbinanti** » May 15th, '09, 06:28

I thank everyone , you put me on the right track.
Richard

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Which vents?

Good Point John....

where to buy

thank you