Vents

Eric McNiff · #1 02-27-2003, 12:11 PM

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 · #2 02-27-2003, 12:45 PM

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 ]

SEAFARI · #3 02-28-2003, 12:05 AM

SEADOG

Eric McNiff · #4 02-28-2003, 01:01 AM

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 · #5 06-19-2003, 04:05 PM

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

GetReel · #6 06-19-2003, 06:01 PM

They fit my 1975 CC fine.

JT · #7 06-19-2003, 10:49 PM

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 · #8 06-19-2003, 11:17 PM

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"

Guess you had to be there [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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

FELLOW-SHIP · #9 06-20-2003, 10:19 AM

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 · #10 06-20-2003, 11:39 PM

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.