Forward ventilation on Mac 19

[Mike]

I just bought a Mac 19 and want to add a forward hatch or some other way to ventilate the forward cabin area (it gets REALLY hot here). Any ideas on the best way to do this would be appreciated. Has anyone replace the screwed in plexiglass windows with portholes? Any recommendations on where/what to buy?Thanks!

 

[Jason Roznos]

Vents

Hi,I just got a Mac 19 recently as well. Fun boat! As far as the venting goes. I plan on installing a 6" black inspection ports front and center of the lower black stripe and 2 4" ports on the side. West Marine and boatus have them on line or at their stores. There is too much curve on the deck to put a hatch withour making a level template for it to sit on. Also, I am going to pick up a swampy cooler. It is supposed to drop the cabin temp by 20 degrees. It's about $320, here is the link. www.swampy.net The S154 model should fit in the tip of the v berth...Jason