[C38] Retrofitting opening cabin windows

[Tom T.]

I have stock (leaky?) cabin windows but we did improve our air flow another way. 

I installed a clam shell vent on the leading edge of our forward anchor locker.  I installed an adjustable plastic wall register on the forward V-berth bulkhead making the anchor locker into a large dorade.  There is always a slight air flow coming through the boat unless we close the bulkhead register.

When we are in heavy weather or rough seas, I rotate the clam shell vent 180 degrees so blue water doesn't get scooped into the anchor locker.  I insulated the bottom of the anchor locker hatch  with sleeping bag foam bought at a sporting goods store.  This keeps the ventilation air cool before it enters the V-berth.

The nice thing about this modification is it's really effective, easy, quick to do and CHEAP!

When we were on a particularly rough passage to Key West in heavy seas, the V-berth stayed comfortable day and night, even in rain and Florida sun.

Tom Troncalli



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Duff, Russ (R.W.) 
To: C38-List (Listserve at catalina38.org);c38 at lomwsm21.mwlo.mailwatch.com
Sent: 5/15/2008 1:23:33 PM 
Subject: [C38] Retrofitting opening cabin windows


Has anyone replaced the existing cabinside windows with opening ports?  If so, what did you use and how did you do it?  The extra air flow would be nice. Thanks.
 
Sincerely,
Russ Duff
Catalina 38, Hull #112
"AVANTURA"
Lake Erie
Grosse Ile, Michigan
RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM
AVANTURA AT COMCAST DOT NET
 
 
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