New chrome engine compartment vents

Trashman

It's been mild in south jersey this week so I thought I'd replace those ugly brittle vent covers with new plastic chrome vents. Not sure how durable they'll be, I dislike plastic chrome but these aren't really in direct sunlight and are fairly inexpensive.  I purchased them from redden marine supply . They were 37.50 with shipping. Replaced the vinyl 4" flex hose also.  Question: i replaced hose with a silver plastic dryer vent hose i bought from lowes, any issues with doing this as far as safety?

randy56

looks nice! I guess you through the old ones in the trash, sorry could not help it. Thanks for the tip!

Cableguy Greg

The vents look nice. I would be concerned about the dryer vent not being rated for an engine room. If something were to happen, your insurance company might not like seeing dryer venting on the boat. Just my 2 cents worth...

Trashman

Thanks cg for the input. After I installed the one side I wondered if it might not be something that was uscg approved, and the insurance aspect is something I never considered.  I'll get the marine vent tube tomorrow and switch.   The reality is the dryer tube seemed to be a thicker, better quality product.  
.... I can't wait to get back into that spacious engine compartment:0/

jme097

Trashman can I ask where you got the vent covers?

LaRea

Here's the link:

http://www.reddenmarine.com/sea-dog-337475-abs-hose-vent-chrome-4.html

jme097

Thanks @LaRea

Handymans342

I put a piece of stainless screen on the inside to keep out the wasps

Trashman

Upon further research, I found this description in some of the vent hose for sale:

·         MEETS UL AND MVSS FLAMMABILIITY RESISTANCE STANDARDS AND BURN TEST CRITERIAS

So.... I'll be switching out the vent hose for sure. 

jme097

Great idea Handy. I am going to do these. Make the boats appearance just that much better. 

Cableguy Greg

I put screens behind mine after a few wasps decided to make a home in my boat.

Cableguy Greg

This place has some as well...

http://www.replacementboatparts.com/VentGrills.aspx