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skybird
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Initially Posted - 11/25/2010 : 20:40:24

Will those with an opinion please comment on the preferred location for a 4" solar vent on the C-25? I am leaning toward coachroof forward of mast, but have seen pics with it located centerline or offset and also on the foredeck forward of the hatch. Also wonder about in the hatch itself, but concerned about the angle with regard to sun exposure. Thanks-- a 4" hole would be tricky to fix if i changed my mind!

Richard Templeton
'86 C-25 TR/SK Sail# 5335 "Skybird52"
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 11/26/2010 : 04:35:56

On my '89, the PO already had a vent hole as shown in the photos but with a cover. Having inspected and realizing it was a Nicro cover, I purchased a solar vent from WM and just removed the cover and pushed on the solar vent. I had no real installation to accomplish - So, location, etc was a no-brainer for me. Based on the many years I have had this vent in present location, it seems like an ideal location in that no lines seem to get in it's way and I have not found it in any way an interference, etc when standing on the cabin top. It is located just forward of where the cabin top stops when slid forward. I am sure there are othe rlocations that will equally work but if you have not thought of below location, it is an option.

Fast foeard to present time (5 years since the solar vent was installed). I decided to replace the solar vent with a new one form Nicro because the old vent was making a slight clicking noise that I was unsuccessful in eradicating - The clicking annoyed my spouse (light sleeper). The new Nicro solar vent also fits in same hole (4" model) but Nicro changed the housing which required removing the old original housing that was caulked and screwed to the outside cabin top. After removing the old housing, the install of the new housing was straight forward and new vent installed. The new vent has an on-off switch which one can turn off the vent without removing the battery. That can come in handy if the vent seems to annoy light sleepers. The new vent is quiet and probably will not have to use the switch but it's there in case ther ever is a need for whatever reason to use it.

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redeye
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Response Posted - 11/26/2010 : 08:59:08

That is a good place. I like it just forward of that over the head.

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 11/26/2010 : 09:26:58

Where do you get most moisture? You might want to target that area.

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Response Posted - 11/26/2010 : 09:33:35

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by skybird
 ...Also wonder about in the hatch itself, but concerned about the angle with regard to sun exposure. Thanks-- a 4" hole would be tricky to fix if i changed my mind!

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">However, you can get a new hatch cover (from Catalina Direct, for example) more easily than you can fill in a 4" hole in the coachroof or deck. Which way does your boat face normally?

Do you have lines led to the cockpit? Do you have a roller-furler? I ask because these things suggest how much and where you might be on the coachroof on a regular basis. I was going to install one in Passage (I bought the vent but then sold the boat) in the head, which would be forward of the mast, offset to port. I wanted to use a hole saw and had great difficulty finding one exactly the specified size, so the project lingered till it was too late, so it ended up on Sarge.

I wouldn't worry about the location relative to moisture--humidity equalizes itself very rapidly in a close air space. I just wouldn't put it right by the companionway vents where it would be drawing out the air it's drawing in.

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Response Posted - 11/26/2010 : 11:15:01

Our boat had 2 solar vents already installed when we bought her, neither of which had working fans. One is over the head, and the other is in the middle of the foredeck. We replaced the latter because our cabin top cover negates the one over the head. Maybe later I'll replace that one too. For now, it's just a vent, no fan.

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Response Posted - 11/26/2010 : 19:33:19

lines are led aft and there is a roller furler. Don't know yet about which way we will face normally, but it looks like either north or south for most of the bigger boats in the lot at the sailing club. Location over the head would make sense except for a cover i am having made to protect the cabin top and teak from the sun when closed up on the trailer. I think i will probably go just forward of the pop-top cover snaps on centerline, thinking it will remain drier there when sailing than the foredeck might.

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 11/28/2010 : 17:54:37

Ours is over the head...

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mmac
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Response Posted - 12/20/2010 : 09:22:49

I'll be late to this party. I put a vent on the forward hatch. I really didn't want to but a big hole in my deck. Figured with the little slots in my hatch boards and the solar vent, I'd get air moving through most of the boat. The fan spins for most of the day. It doesn't have a battery for night use.
It has served me will for 20 years. Once in a while the fan stops spinning, but I spray it with a little Tri-flow or Sail-Kote, give it a little push, and it's good to go.
When drilling the hole with a hole-saw, you need to account for the angle of the hatch. Otherwise the hole will be out of round. DAMHIKT.
Hope this Helps

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 12/20/2010 : 10:10:02

I did not want any hole in my deck or hatch. I went with a passive vent in my anchor locker, it worked well.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 12/20/2010 : 20:58:55

Mike- no problems with water getting in through the vent angled on the hatch?

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mmac
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Response Posted - 12/21/2010 : 09:40:16

Richard,

It's been so long since I installed it, I don't remember what kind of sealant I used around the vent. I've never noticed any damp spots in the v-berth from water getting in. It's been raining pretty hard here for the last couple days and will for a few more. When I get a chance I'll check it out. I'll make it a point to check the v-berth and let you know how it's holding up. It's been a while since we've had this much rain, so a good inspection is in order.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 12/21/2010 : 19:41:25

Thanks, wish we could borrow some of that rain!

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Response Posted - 12/22/2010 : 20:08:18

Ours is where Larry's is but on the starboard side, just over the sink. Works well never in the way of lines, etc.

Time to replace my battery I think it's 4-5 years old.

Merry Christmas !

Bill

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skybird
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Response Posted - 12/22/2010 : 21:29:07

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Captain Bill
 Ours is where Larry's is but on the starboard side, just over the sink. Works well never in the way of lines, etc.

Time to replace my battery I think it's 4-5 years old.

Merry Christmas !

Bill
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I'm still waiting for my vent to arrive

, but i think i will install it in the forward hatch so it will get sun exposure while the cabin is covered to prevent exposure on the teak. Cover uses poptop cover snaps and extends below companionway in the cockpit and about 18" forward of mast. Merry Christmas to you also!

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Tomas Kruska
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Response Posted - 12/23/2010 : 02:17:41

I have the vent above the v-berth. Mounted by PO. The downside of that is that you cannot sit on deck there.

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islander
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Response Posted - 12/23/2010 : 07:22:49

Tomas, Thats a C25? Sugar scoop transom, Hatch with smoked glass,Hull windows, Bow pulpit, I'm drooling looking at it. Beautiful! Did Catalina sell a different model in Europe?

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Response Posted - 12/24/2010 : 00:35:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by islander
 Tomas, Thats a C25? Sugar scoop transom, Hatch with smoked glass,Hull windows, Bow pulpit, I'm drooling looking at it. Beautiful! Did Catalina sell a different model in Europe?
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No that has been modified by PO here. Its original C25, bought in 1995 in Baltimore, MD

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Alan Clark
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Response Posted - 12/24/2010 : 07:42:41

Tomas, GREAT LOOKING Boat, I love the cockpit table... How did the Boat get over to you any Idea?

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mmac
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Response Posted - 12/25/2010 : 09:11:46

Richard,
I had a chance to visit the boat yesterday. There was no sign of water in my V-berth. The fan on the vent was still spinning as it should. Also I have one of these dehumidifiers: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=100586& catalogId=10001& langId=-1& storeId=11151& storeNum=10114& subdeptNum=10699& classNum=10702

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mmac
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Response Posted - 12/25/2010 : 22:20:23

Richard,
I noticed from a few pages down that you have recently purchased your boat. I hope you had a proper renaming ceremony. We used to have a good one posted on these forums, but I couldn't find it. You could try this one: http://boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm or this one: http://www.48north.com/mr_offline/denaming.htm

I hope this helps.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 01/08/2011 : 19:13:40

I finally decided to install the vent on the port side of coachroof forward of sun cover. It came out in the head and left of the path to the v-berth so i won't bang my head on it as easy. Took several looks inside and out to be sure where that big hole was going to be!

Not sure about this!!

Too late now!! I thought i had a finished pic, but apparently not. Turned out good if i say so myself!

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