Where are your vents on the H260?

[bamabaxter]

I am thinking of installing a Nicro, Vent o Mate, or equivalent vent of sorts on my 260 for when it is closed up and sitting at the dock. It currently has nothing and feels/smells like a jungle now that summer is here. Any recommendations of where to drill 4" holes in my boat? Pics please. I really want to stay away from installing one in the front hatch since I stand on it when hoisting the anchor.

 

[Tom2909]

Hi,
I leave the aft hatch (over the aft berth) open just a crack, the hatch has a slightly open and locked position. Here in New England, that works just fine. It might not be enough in the south where you get hotter, more humid air.
Perhaps a vent in the top hatch board would help (if you don't have canvas over it)?

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

@rgramger
Would you please post a photo of your vent on top of the deck.

 

[Dionysis]

I have the same problem in West TN. My hunter 26.5 seems to hold moisture too. I have thus far kept my 12v fan running while plugged in at dock as well as keeping my box fan on to help circulate air. I too would like to install a vent.

 

[Pat]

The "Vent-o-mate is a fantastic product.....esp. so here on the plains where the wind is seldom calm.....we installed the stainless one and it continues to keep the boat fresh smelling thru the winter. It does not leak, it just exhausts
stale cabin air 24 hours a day depending upon the wind....in very hot weather you will be amazed how fresh it keeps the air in the cabin....we never close ours and it never leaks. Get the stainless model...Patrick in windy Wichita.

 

[Kermit]

@rgramger
Would you please post a photo of your vent on top of the deck.

Try this instead. @rgranger Spelling is everything.

 

[rgranger]

Here ya go....