Albin Vega Ventilation

papasbackhoeinc · Aug 8, 2006

Dear Sir,

The Vega was designed in Sweden, not exactly a tropical country.

The ventilation is through the mast. This is not effective , but worst
of all there is constant leaking of rain water . When you sail in rough
water it can become really nasty.

So I closed this large hole under the mast.

Of course in the front is a ventilation hole left with is protected
against water.

Henk Jansen Netherlands.

wxt8981 · Aug 9, 2006

Hi.:

I sail in Florida- day time temps around 90F (32C), night
temps 80F (27C), and relative humidity around 70%. In day
time I anchor astern, that keeps the boat cool (and
confuses a lot of sailors), but at night I turn the boat
around and anchor off the bow. (for safety)
I have a mosquito netting for the hatches to keep those
critters out and there is enough air to come through the
boat. I never thought of having a ventilation problem.

Wilhelm, V-257

vega1860 · Aug 9, 2006

There is a discussion of the Vega Ventilation system with diagrams in the Vega Handbook on page 27. You can download a .pdf of the handbook at Welcome americanvega.com - BlueHost.com

If the boat will be left closed up, a vent with solar powered exhaust fan or two will help. We have one passive mushroom vent just behind the water tank fill fitting on the bow in addition to the original equipment vent over the head. Open hatches, awnings and fans keep the boat habitable, even in summer heat, while at the dock or at anchor. More info at Welcome americanvega.com - BlueHost.com

Aloha,

Chuck Rose
SV Lealea, V1860
Honolulu

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