Is it a problem putting some sort of filter media in vents to keep unwanted buggs and such from entering boat. And if yes anyone have any recommendations.
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02-15-2017 06:33 PM #1
Newbie question
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02-15-2017 06:36 PM #2
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Are you speaking of the engine vents? If so mine have wood frames with window screen on the inside.
1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee
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02-15-2017 07:09 PM #3
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Yes the engine vents and the other clam shell covers for the other exhaust blowers.
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A number of friends shove foam rubber into the openings when not running. It keeps birds and bugs out. WARNING! Make sure to remove all the foam rubber before starting up. Your motors need the air intake to run.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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02-16-2017 11:07 AM #5
Re: Newbie question
Thanks, I will go today see if i can find some type foam to cut out and install. Gotta stop overthinking.
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Re: Newbie question
Your boat is one year older than mine so I assume you have the same er vents I have and what I did is cut a piece of the foil coated sheet insulation sold at Home Depot and taped the edges and put it on top of the air inlet in the engine room. Easy to remove and set on the floor when running. Put a weight on it to keep the wind from blowing it off. John
Mahalo V
1974 53 Motoryacht
Hull Number 406
San Diego, Ca. Ready 32 Nordic Tug, Brunswick Ga.
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Re: Newbie question
Great idea John.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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02-20-2017 11:32 AM #8
Re: Newbie question
That is a convenient way to cover ER vents . Thanks