Side Vents/louvers for inboard boat intake

sf_surfr · 07-02-2009, 03:43 PM

These are brand new side induction air boxes that can be used on any inboard boat where more airflow is needed. I bought them for my 28 topaz but that project has taken a serious backseat and I am not sure if I will ever get to finish it. They are offwhite gelcoat.
Excess fiberglass will need to be trimmed down by the buyer so they can be installed. They help deliver more air to the normally fresh air starved engines found in most inboard boats.
They measure 36 inches long. The forward height is 6 inches and the rear height is 5 1/4 inches. The opening for the air induction port is 15 inches by 2 1/2 inches but can be larger or smaller because they have not been cut out yet.

I am open to reasonable offers, I paid 500 when I bought them. Other comparable vents cost way more on the 31bertram site. I would like to get at least 300.00 but I am willing to make a deal for someone.

Call me up if you want more info 910-850-6584 Dave

28 Topaz · 07-02-2009, 05:09 PM

Hey I've got a 28 topaz how are they mounted?

sf_surfr · 07-02-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 28 Topaz

Hey I've got a 28 topaz how are they mounted?

Well I guess it all depends on how custom you want them to look. I was going to glass them into the sides but it would look just as good if you cut a bigger hole in the side of your boat where the existing vents are(amidship) and use 4200 to seal them up on the side of the boat. Then cut the desired hole into the vent to allow enough airflow, run some bilge blower hose (5" diameter) down into the engine room and then you got a pretty sick little custom addition to the boat and it will be functional as well. There are probably other methods out there as well but that is the way I would do it.

Thanks bro!

Dave

sf_surfr · 07-02-2009, 06:11 PM

Oh yeah... One more thing. If you look at the closeup pic of either vent you will see that there is excess fiberglass from it being in the mold. You will have to trim that excess down to the raised edge of the vent. The raised edge will be the contact point between the hull side and the caulking. Hope that makes sense.

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07-02-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
28 Topaz I wear cool logos Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 56 Credits: 1,456.1	Hey I've got a 28 topaz how are they mounted?

07-02-2009, 06:11 PM	#4
sf_surfr Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: back at BRAGG Posts: 276 Credits: 818.4 Boat: ghetto rigged inboard boat Home Port: RATS MOUTH Occupation: BUZO DE COMBATE	Oh yeah... One more thing. If you look at the closeup pic of either vent you will see that there is excess fiberglass from it being in the mold. You will have to trim that excess down to the raised edge of the vent. The raised edge will be the contact point between the hull side and the caulking. Hope that makes sense.