Ventilation in tug bedroom

[efish__]

Hi All,

 

Last year we had a lovely bedroom installed under our tug deck but as winter has drawn in we are starting to see signs of mould. A quick spray of vinegar/remover does the trick but I think it's time to accept we need some proper ventilation in there / also concerned about upcoming BSS.

 

The carpenter who installed the bedroom suggested a mushroom vent on the deck, but we feel it would ruin the aesthetic and would be a tripping hazard, another suggestion was to put vents in the gunwales, but i'm concerned this could be a problem when we cruise the Thames in the summer.

 

I'm thinking that we could cut some holes in the sides of the hatch that used to provide access to the hold. Wondering if anyone has any other suggestions or solutions. I can post some photos if it would help.

 

Thanks,

 

Ed

[Markinaboat]

Ed,

 

We had a RW Davis Northwich Trader. They install vent pipes via hull fittings (maybe 2" diameter) below the forward part of the tug deck gunwales not far above the waterline where they're then angled vertically internally and rise to a few inches below the gunwhale/deck head. Wooden casings cover the pipes with louvred vents Fitted.

 

The pipes rise high enough to be able to take a wave/wash.

Edited January 19, 2016 by Markinaboat

[efish__]

Hi,

 

Thanks for responding. That sounds like a clever solution. Do you have any pics and where did you get the work done?

 

Cheers,

 

Ed

[Markinaboat]

RW Davis build all their Traders like that. Maybe someone will be able to show you. Recently sold ours and it's at Harefield but they're off to Saul junction within the next couple of weeks.

[efish__]

Wow, looks lovely! I'll have a ask around for a quote, thanks

[ditchcrawler]

I put a short rectangular steel mast on my tug deck to carry the tunnel light, this has a lover vent in the back, facing the cabin about 12 -14 inches above deck level. The tug deck is cut out where the mast is welded on and then under the deck it is ducted to the sides.

[DHutch]

What about a vent more like this:

 

http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/plastimo-pvc-flexible-boat-vents.html

 

http://www.downwindmarine.com/Marine-Depot-Cowl-Vent-with-Deck-Plate-Threaded-Stainless-p-707658.html

 

http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/vents/vents.html

http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/vents/cb606.jpg

 

 

 

Alternatively we have one on our deck made from 2" bsp fittings. Flange fitting onto the deck, short stub of pipe, two 90deg bends.

 

 

 

Daniel

[efish__]

What about a vent more like this:

 

http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/plastimo-pvc-flexible-boat-vents.html

 

http://www.downwindmarine.com/Marine-Depot-Cowl-Vent-with-Deck-Plate-Threaded-Stainless-p-707658.html

 

http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/vents/vents.html

http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/vents/cb606.jpg

 

 

 

Alternatively we have one on our deck made from 2" bsp fittings. Flange fitting onto the deck, short stub of pipe, two 90deg bends.

 

 

 

Daniel

 

Yes that's what I've seen on other tug decks Daniel - think they look quite nice and will match the rest of the boat nicely. Am I right in thinking that they are more effective when placed in pairs with one at the front and one at end of the boat?

[DHutch]

Yes that's what I've seen on other tug decks Daniel - think they look quite nice and will match the rest of the boat nicely. Am I right in thinking that they are more effective when placed in pairs with one at the front and one at end of the boat?

To be honest I dont think they have to be in pairs. Assuming the run is short you will get ventilation either way, and most can be swivelled to take advantage (or protect from) prevaling winds.

 

Just make sure there are not too exposed and or where you might be using ropes etc.

 

 

Daniel

[Arthur Brown]

An immediate solution could include a short duct and a computer fan and some 12v electricity.

[starman]

We have letterbox vents on the front bulkhead either side of the doors with channels leading down to grilles in the under deck bedroom 'ceiling' which seems to keep air circulating. Got some water inside a while back when snow built up over them on the deck and we also block the vents when tackling rough water. to stop waves splashing into them. There's also a finrad up at the head end which I suspect helps airflow as well as warmth.

[NorthwichTrader]

Here are a couple of pictures of the R W Davis vents, before being boxed in. The second image needs rotating clockwise, though I'm sure you'll get the gist of it.

If you want outside images and/or dimensions just let me know and I'll post them up.

Best of luck,

Stuart

[NorthwichTrader]

Not sure if this demonstrates it better?