Main engine vent covers

[Big Chief]

In purchasing a 67’ cockpit MY, my surveyor suggested that when the vessel is resting in its slip to cover from the inside of the engine room the vents on each side. He suggested it is like storing your vehicles in your garage with the roll up doors always open; that allows dust and other similar airborne debris and moisture into the engine room. I could cover using a 2.5” x 7’ tarp that would be easy to remove before starting an engine. Any thoughts?jh

[SEVEN]

I have a wood frame that I attach a fine mesh screen to. It prevents the winds from blowing in. You could do the same and just staples plastic tarp to it.

[SEVEN]

BTW mine is mounted in the inside of the boat and sits on top of the airbox.

[jmooney]

I use canvas panels that snap in place on the inside of the intakes.

[bostonhatteras]

Curious where that fell in the surveyors list of necessary tasks ?

[Scarlett]

I use a piece of 3/4 inch foam insulation cut to fit on top of the air box. Light weight and easy to remove when starting the engines. Kind of like Seven’s set up

[bigbill]

i did the same as seven said with the wood frame with ss wire mesh on it, i also did as scarlett said and mad insulation board covers that sit on top of the wood frame. i mostly use them during the off season/winter

[Big Chief]

Boston Hatteras- it was not included in the survey; just a suggestion as I watched him during survey and discussing his findings and notes about what he saw.All, thanks for the responses on how you address the open vent issue!jh

[dottieshusband]

IMHO, this a practical way to go... 3 inch foam with zip on covers (sublimation printed with boat name)

[Big Chief]

DotiesHusband- I see you one top corner attached with line; are the covers pushed into the openings? Any Velcro holding in place? What do you by using “zip”?