Phil, I struggled with the same problem. I considered Nico vents, added opening ports and a hatch. I ended up installing the smallest Bomar hatch (11" I think) in the foredeck. It provides good ventilation and some additional light in what is normally a dark forepeak. I now sleep with my head to the bow and directly under the hatch. This allows me to breath the freshest air and if it rains, I'm right there to close the hatch. I'm sure this is not the only solution, but I would do it again. Rick M15 #337 Bluebird
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:09:58 -0400 From: Phil & Frances <srelt@iclub.org> Subject: M_Boats: Ventilation To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Message-ID: <486421C6.8090105@iclub.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
The M 15 is stuffy and hot. Have any of your owners ventilated yours so sleeping there is really possible? If so what did you use to do the job? Any secrets to doing the job? Any brand names of equipment to share? And would you recommend doing it? Phil