Bridog
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Searched and didn't find anything here but...has anyone had success installing a quiet blower to replace the one in their boat? Sometimes I think the blower I have is louder than the engines.
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Thanks Jeff.Just turn up the stereo....that'll take care of it!
I often forget they are on when the boat is at no wake speed. You may want to check to see if the fan blades are clean and the duct in front of the fan intake is clear. While the boat is at the factory, a lot of dust accumulates in the bilge and of all places air ducts. I think the brand SR uses is Atwood.
Just turn up the stereo....that'll take care of it!
I often forget they are on when the boat is at no wake speed. You may want to check to see if the fan blades are clean and the duct in front of the fan intake is clear. While the boat is at the factory, a lot of dust accumulates in the bilge and of all places air ducts. I think the brand SR uses is Atwood.
Tim, It's not making a high pitched sound , just loud enough to be....well, too loud.I turn the blower off once I start the engines. I don't see a need for it while underway I'm sure air is circulating in the bilge.
It's possible the blower motor may be ready to fail if it's making a high pitched whining noise.
Dave, If it's not too much trouble I would appreciate it. Maybe I'm looking for something that doesn't exist? Maybe I could also learn how to do multiple quote responses too:grin:. Thanks again, BrianThe one on my 260DA is extremely quiet. Many times I forget to turn it off and don't know it's on until we shut down the engine. You cannot hear it at idle speed from the Captain's seat (at least I can't). I don't know if the blower is any different than yours but I would be happy to check the brand name on it if you want me too Brian.
HIFI, Did you change your blowers as well? Thanks, Brian
Frank. Did you post a link? I don't see one. I also don't see your signature picture of "Just Ducky" anymore? Just a red X. Maybe it's just me? Thanks, BrianThe first two blower models. I used the continuous duty rated one and would recommend the same if you will be running it when the genny is in operation.
Best regards,
Frank C.
Searched and didn't find anything here but...has anyone had success installing a quiet blower to replace the one in their boat? Sometimes I think the blower I have is louder than the engines.
If you are going to run the bilge blower for hours rather than minutes, for example, when running the generator, then you need continuous duty rated blowers. I've seen articles where bilge blowers overheated and burned that were not continuous duty rated.
Best regards,
Frank
The Jabsco squirrel cage blowers work for me. They are expensive, but they move lots of air quietly. The cabin exhaust fan that Sea Ray installed was very very noisy. Replaced it with the Jabsco blower which moves more air, but is very quiet. When the engine room blowers start to fail, I'll replace them with the Jabsco units.
Best regards,
Frank
follow the big black tubes in the engine compartment to see where its at. I dont know for sure where mines at but its somewhere in there lol.Can anyone tell me where the blower is? This is Troyzstangs wife LOL, we purchase a 1997 Searay 190 with a 350 in it, I hit the button yesterday and didn't hear a thing, I called the previous owner and he said he never used it. Not sure if its working, or if its even connected, so anyone help me here. Thank, Bridgette