Vents

[Eric McNiff]

Has anyone ever replaced the hull vents on a 23'? Before I order them (without knowing for sure if they are the right ones) I wanted to see if anyone knows the specs on the bow and stern vents (manufacturer and size). thanks,

[Scott]

I purchased SeaFit vents from West Marine .... they are/were direct replacements to the old vent (5 louver ??) and fit right in the vent cavity in the boat

[ February 27, 2003, 11:46 AM: Message edited by: Scott ]

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[Eric McNiff]

Thanks Scott - I will check into it,

Hey - on that Custom Rod thread...Mad Fish is in your neighborhood I think....Tinton Falls? If you want I can give you the phone number.

[danielddavis]

Will the SeaFit vents from West Marine fit my 78 23' Sceptre??

[GetReel]

They fit my 1975 CC fine.

[JT]

Does or has anyone elimminated those vents, at least the forward ones Do they serve a purpose, or can they all be faired in?

[John R]

The second funniest thing here on CS (First being LT's Chainsaw Fuel Tank Removal) was the answer to this question:

Q: "What do the forard vents on a Seacraft do?"

A: "Force water into the boat"

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[ June 19, 2003, 10:18 PM: Message edited by: John R ]

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When I re did my 23’ I filled in all 4 vents and then painted the hull.
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I support the one boat theory but using it 4 times more often.

[EBEACH]

I agree with 70's but would like to add that it is USCG regulation that any boat with an internal fuel tank be vented.

I still closed my two.