280DA Blower Vents

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jhw5035

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Jul 14, 2017
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Chesapeake
Boat Info
2005 280 Sundancer
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Twin 4.3L MPI
Does anyone know where I can find an upgraded (waterproof) replacements for the plastic 4" blower vent covers. There are 4 of them (2 each side) and the plastic is dried and cracking. Most vent covers I've found appear that they would allow water to enter easily. I know this is a common problem with the 280s since water runs off of the canvas and down behind the fairing on each side. I have water intrusion there from water runoff and blowing rain. I'm looking for something with louvers or some way to keep water out. I've found a few on ebay that seem like they might work, but they seem like a gamble.
 
jhw5035 said:
Does anyone know where I can find an upgraded (waterproof) replacements for the plastic 4" blower vent covers. There are 4 of them (2 each side) and the plastic is dried and cracking. Most vent covers I've found appear that they would allow water to enter easily. I know this is a common problem with the 280s since water runs off of the canvas and down behind the fairing on each side. I have water intrusion there from water runoff and blowing rain. I'm looking for something with louvers or some way to keep water out. I've found a few on ebay that seem like they might work, but they seem like a gamble.
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You might want to post this on the 280 section of this forum - also pictures would help. I have a 280 but not sure of the vents you're asking about. : http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/official-280-sundancer-thread.10064/page-316
 
Will repost on the 280 section as well. It's the covers that are visible in this image (not my boat)
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The stock ones are similar to this - https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Boat-Parts-White-grill/dp/B00FZHC7UO
but they allow water in too easily.
 
you're missing the plastic cover that goes over that area - i believe someone reproduces them in fiberglass
 
That's an image with the fiberglass cover removed. It is somewhat sheltered from rain, but the shape of the hull allows water to flow alongside the vents. That in addition to blowing rain allows for water intrusion still. My vents are dried and cracking which doesn't help. I was hoping someone had insight into another vent that may work. to eliminate the water in my bilge. I was thinking of something like this - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Circle-Pla...m=273379774893&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851


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