bilge/under deck venting: question w/pics

[Capt. John Deering]

i have come up with a modified version of a post dale made on the subject. this plan it relates to a 23 se cc.

the picture below is a modified deck plate removed from inside the console of my boat with a 2" pvc glued into the access plate.

i plan to keep the console seat cover (no cooler) cracked open so air can get into inside console. hopefully the clean air will enter the pvc.

i will also crack open the rear access panel to the bilge area when the boat is on the rack. my objective to keep air flowing thru the underside of the floor from the console back to the bilge area....over the tank.

an alternative would be to put a 90 degree fitting on top of the pvc pipe facing forward in the console to better catch the fresh air coming in the front "cracked" console seat. i will attempt to post another pic.

----will the plan work as envisioned?

--- should i put a 90 degree fitting on the top of the pvc to "help" grab more air.

ps: the second pic was added successfully.

 

[Capt. John Deering]

63 reads and nobody has a comment............pro or con?

 

[DougP]

Im wondering if that pvc pipe would allow enough air flow below deck to do what you want it to do.

How about one of those bilge blower motors that would force air into the bilge and exit out through your existing access hatchs/ bilge plates :?

You could mount the motor in the console, run the duct below deck and "T" it off and aim the ducts forward and aft then pop open the plates to allow the forced air out. Or run the duct work to the area you want to get the air to.

Does that make sense :?:

I know it is more money to buy the motor,but should get the air where you want it.

Hope this helps

 

[Capt. John Deering]

the only problem i'm trying to counter, is one every boat has (in my opinion) the lack of air flow, thus potential moisture under the flooring. i believe a dry bilge and flloring is healthy.

maybe i just ran out of something to do, but i don't think i would hurt to try and exchange air under the flooring, to reduce any moisture.