New chrome engine compartment vents

TrashmanTrashman Member Posts: 432 ✭✭✭
edited February 2016 in Rinker Express Cruisers Forum
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?
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  • randy56randy56 Member Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
    looks nice! I guess you through the old ones in the trash, sorry could not help it. Thanks for the tip!
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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...
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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  • TrashmanTrashman Member Posts: 432 ✭✭✭
    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/
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  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    Trashman can I ask where you got the vent covers?
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,074 mod
    Here's the link:

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

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  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    Thanks @LaRea
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I put a piece of stainless screen on the inside to keep out the wasps
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  • TrashmanTrashman Member Posts: 432 ✭✭✭
    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. 

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  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    Great idea Handy. I am going to do these. Make the boats appearance just that much better. 
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I put screens behind mine after a few wasps decided to make a home in my boat.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This place has some as well...

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

    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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