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View Poll Results: How do you use your blower when running the engine? | |||
I run it continuously when the engine is running. | 74 | 35.24% | |
I run it sometimes, but not all the time the engine is running. | 51 | 24.29% | |
I don't run the blower at all when the engine is running. | 85 | 40.48% | |
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#76
IP: 189.222.147.118
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Paul's Islander 30
1971 Islander 30 with original engine (twice rebuilt). I run it 100% while motoring. I've tried without it different times in different conditions, but the odor down below eventually is too much...(not good engine area sealing properties). I even replaced the original rubber tube set up into the spark arrester with the upgraded kit to better vent the little blow-by internally, but very little cabin odor reduction......
Last edited by pindrums; 07-29-2016 at 10:01 PM. Reason: added words |
#77
IP: 172.56.26.90
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My C&C Corvette does not have any blowers.....the motor is also not enclosed, rather pretty much sits in the middle rear of my cabin.....so I'm "doing the smell test" at all times.....
The fuel tank, 25 gallons, is behind the motor, and when the starboard cockpit compartment lid is off as necessary so I can access the motor controls, I rest one foot against the tank, one against the hull, so I can be seated facing forwards......I also open the rearmost access hatch over the stern when im running......the breeze blows right through and helps carry some heat away..... |
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IP: 24.152.132.65
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#79
IP: 172.58.155.30
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Pre purchase surveys ? Are you kidding ? This boat was basicly an abandoned derelict out in the mangroves when I got her, any equipment and setup minus a few things are all original 1967 variety......so I would assume that this particular Corvette, #66 I'm told, never had a forced ventilation system....
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#80
IP: 99.30.185.198
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"Snooze Alarm"
I run my blower when I'm having trouble staying awake.... Actually, on the first start-up of each trip, I open the engine cover, sniff for fumes and then run the blower for at least one minute before hitting the start switch.
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#81
IP: 172.58.155.30
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I wonder what the easiest way to jury rig a blower system would be......I bet it's on the completed projects list that Corvette club members get access to.....too bad the yearly membership fees are out of my league.....
I have spilled small amounts of gas while working on getting her into running condition, it totally stinks out the whole cabin even if it was literally just drops, so I am confident that if there ever was a leak I would be the first to know..... |
#82
IP: 99.30.185.198
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Probably the simplest setup would be to run a length of 3" collapsable vent hose from the lowest bilge point possible to as far aft as possible to a pull through blower. If there is a clam-shell vent, close by it should be attached there and turned to vent aft. Power should come from a "battery power on" source so it can be run whether the ignition is on or off. Sources like Neil, who are well versed in Coast Guard requirements, should be able to spell out the particulars of an efficient, legal system.
Tom |
#83
IP: 24.152.132.65
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Gasoline onboard is serious business. edit: here's how serious. At the boat manufacturers we were always lectured that one cup (8 oz.) of gasoline spilled in the bilge and vaporized has a potential explosive force of three sticks of dynamite. Internet sources vary on this figure from one to sixteen sticks so who do you believe? I don't think it matters much, even the force of a single stick is enough to . . . . well, you know. Last edited by ndutton; 07-31-2016 at 05:59 PM. |
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IP: 172.58.153.183
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I'm not looking to rashly start cutting openings into my deck, but I will begin looking into this as a project....maybe someone on C&C list or the Facebook group has already added this modern upgrade and can show some photos of it turning out looking good like it belongs that way...
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#85
IP: 206.132.49.242
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I have to enter the boat , uncover the engine access, and open two fuel valves, plus open the water thru-hull......and of course I am "sniffing" all this time. Then I turn on the blower......from the cockpit......wait 5 minutes....go below for another look and sniff......then from the cockpit, turn the key and start her up. She usually starts within the first 10 seconds......this from a 52 year old A4!!!........Then I turn off the blower.
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