[Public-List] Forward Opening Port?

John Irving via Public-List public-list at lists.alberg30.org
Tue Jul 26 13:34:11 PDT 2016


I would like to see the pictures of your forward facing ports.
John Irving
Scotch Bonnet
Vermont

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> On Jul 26, 2016, at 2:38 PM, J. Kingsland via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Jacques, I'm the (by default, and as of yet timid) owner of hull #148 here in Annapolis.  I too would love to see some pictures of your installation of forward facing ports!  Also considering switching to openable ports in the main cabin.  
> 
> I have designed but not yet installed a skinny little version of an old-fashioned Attic Fan for my forward hatch... my sweet boat seems to stay so cool and well insulated, that even on hot days I don't need much more!
> 
> I will send an email query as well, thanks.  
> 
> Gigi Kingsland
> A30 #148 'PERFECT intentions'
> 
> ⁣​
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 24, 2016, 08:35, at 08:35, Jacques Dusseault GMAIL via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> Hi Daniel Sword,
>> 
>> I have installed two forward ports in Kilwinning #446.  If you want
>> more
>> information and some pictures send me your email address.  
>> 
>> Jacques Dusseault
>> jdusseault at synergem.org
>> Kilwinning #446
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Subject: [Public-List] Forward Opening Port?
>> 
>> 
>> I would like to install a forward facing opening port in my forward
>> cabin.
>> It looks like there is plenty of room for this and it would be nice to
>> see
>> out toward the front of the boat from inside the cabin and it seems
>> like it
>> would greatly improve ventilation (especially since my forward hatch
>> currently has limited opening accessibility). Has anyone done this? 
>> There
>> are basically four styles, round (don't think I want that but that is
>> what
>> Concordia yawls have), rectangular, oval, and elliptical.  Any advice
>> on
>> what would look best?  Also, some are available in anodized aluminum
>> (would
>> that match the original ports exterior trim?) or stainless steel (would
>> that
>> look out of place next to the original ports?). Any reasons or concerns
>> for
>> not doing this (e.g. Slope of the forward cabin top makes it impossible
>> or
>> inadvisable, cabin wall is too thick in this area). Any comments or
>> suggestions will be appreciated. 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> Daniel Swords #525 Mandeville Louisiana
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