Air intake vents

Capt. Chad · Post by **Capt. Chad** » Apr 11th, '08, 10:54

Anyone know where we can get new fiberglass intake vents to replace the vents mounted on top of the gunnels? My friend got them for his 42 and mentioned a place called Slane's, but I couldnt find anything. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Apr 11th, '08, 11:33

Chad,

He was probably refering to Slane Marine in NC...

Br,

Patrick

Capt. Chad · Post by **Capt. Chad** » Apr 11th, '08, 12:01

Thanks Capt. Thats the place. When I googled it, I didnt see it. I guess I didnt look far enough. Thanks again!

Capt. Chad · Post by **Capt. Chad** » Apr 11th, '08, 12:23

Capt. Patrick, are they the ones that you use if you elimate the gunnel mounted vents?

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Apr 11th, '08, 13:19

Chad,

Nope, I have my own design... Side Induction Boxes

Br,

Patrick

Capt. Chad · Post by **Capt. Chad** » Apr 11th, '08, 13:43

Thank you!

Hyena Love · Post by **Hyena Love** » Apr 11th, '08, 14:51

Speaking of air intakes, I have the cheesy PVC style clam shell things. Two per side. They look like hades. Semi-discolorer. Always turning blackish green with shiat. Not that it detracts from the current overall look of my vessel, but a stewart has to start somewhere.

Whats the best place, store, way to replace these? Are there decent fiberglass units around that could be painted to match my gelcoat or simply painted to look decent? How about chrome/alum./stainless?

Thanks.

Skipper Dick · Post by **Skipper Dick** » Apr 11th, '08, 15:00

I have the original aluminum ones that are on the 83 year B28. I removed them and sanded to bare metal, treated the metal and then sprayed them with zinc oxide and then a good outdoor enamel that was close to the Bertram color. I believe it was a Rustoleum almond that I lightened with Rustoleum white. They both look great and like yours, there are two aside, one pointing forward and one aft. I did the painting 3 years ago and they still look like new. Hightide has either fiberglass or aluminum I believe.

Dick

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Apr 11th, '08, 20:02

You can get fiberglass from High Tide but make sure you can mortgage the house. I picked up two clamshells a couple of years ago and I think they were $125 a piece. After I got them I thought that that might be a little steep but I could not find anything else I liked.

scot · Post by **scot** » Apr 11th, '08, 21:03

Ernest,

I have the original chromed brass vents off the 25, there yours if you want them. They are in decent condition.

nic · Post by **nic** » Apr 12th, '08, 03:22

CaptPatrick wrote:
I have my own design... Side Induction Boxes

These are the answer...we fitted them to the mighty Tennessee and they work just great and look fantastic, easy to install too...if you are the type to read instructions.

Nic

Capt. Chad · Post by **Capt. Chad** » Apr 15th, '08, 09:55

Does anyone stock these things that we can get ASAP? We have called all around the country and they all have to be made custom. Capt. Patrick, your site says something like 4-6 week delivery, is that correct? If we cant get these soon, we will just wait until the diesels go in next year.

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Apr 15th, '08, 10:56

Chad,

Yup, 4-6 weeks... Custom work just can not be stocked.

Br,

Patrick

Hyena Love · Post by **Hyena Love** » Apr 15th, '08, 17:20

Scott, thanks, I would love to have them.

I am working on and off in Hackby/Cameron on LNG issues. PM me your number, and I will call you on my dime.

Thanks again.

scot · Post by **scot** » Apr 15th, '08, 20:50

I was down there last week, this should be easy, office is in Sulphur, Home is Orange. Sent the PM..

bertram31.com

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