I have a Tashiba-31 and want to improve the ventilation in 3 areas: The v-berth, main
cabin under the settee and floor, and the
engine / aft
storage area.
Right now there are 4 dorade vents that provide air to the cabins. 2 are in the main
cabin and 2 are in the v-berth. I keep the 2 cabin dorade faced into the
wind and the 2 v-berth dorade faced away from the
wind. I normally leave the v-berth door open even though it is louvered. Is this the proper way to aligned the dorade for proper ventilation?
The area under the v-berth and under the floorboards does not appear to be ventilated at all. Is this common? I
live aboard, so leaving the floorboards and
panels open is not an option. Any way to improve air circulation in these areas without cutting a lot of holes?
I' thinking of ducting a
solar vent to push or pull air into these areas. Has anyone tried this with success?
The aft
engine compartment is served by 2 half-clams on the stern. I would like to add a
solar powered vent fan, but haven't been able to come up with a location for it. Suggestions?
Thanks!