Do I need vents on the console of my bay boat? I have two batteries under the console and it is the access for my gas tank. I have two speakers on the sides of the console and was wondering if this was enough? I keep the hatch open when it is in the garage but keep it closed while on the water. My friend told me I needed the vents so I thought I would get a second opinion. Thanks
The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.
2002 Florida Skiff
90 Merc.
Does your gas tank leak, any smell of gas fumes in the console?
23’ May-Craft Pilothouse
175 Ocean Runner
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If it came like that from the factory, i wouldnt mess with it, unless you have gas fumes smell in there, but then you have a whole different problem. My daddy always told me “if it aint broke dont fix it!”
23’ May-Craft Pilothouse
175 Ocean Runner
http://www.brookssigns.com
The batteries might be worth thinking about. When charging, I think they give off hydrogen gas. More dangerous than gasoline fumes… I think…
17’ Henry O Hornet
26’ Palmer Scott
Think it smells fine, and I do keep the console open when charging so that should take care of that. Not sure why mine doesn’t have it. Most of the boats I see have some sort of vent. Thanks for the info. If I get bored one day and need a little project I will add them. If I can’t find the time I won’t stress. Thanks again, everyone’s advice is always appreciated.
The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.
2002 Florida Skiff
90 Merc.
Note that you are charging your battery(ies) any time your engine is running. …to some extent… unless your using more power than your motor produces…
17’ Henry O Hornet
26’ Palmer Scott
Didn’t think about that. I was thinking of when I charge my trolling motor after a day on the water. Couldn’t hurt to put them in…
The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.
2002 Florida Skiff
90 Merc.
You can install them just for peice of mind.
Double D.
when underway, there is alot of air moving in the console without the vents
thats why it never stays really dry in there
that being said, it couldnt hurt
If you have room, a vent at the bottom and one on top will promote natural ventilation. Of course, place them where they are not going to get a lot of spray or hosed down when washing.
Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”
Native Manta Ray 14