Clamshell vent cover

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The clamshell vent cover broke off yesterday (the plastic is just old and brittle). Mine just slid on to the vent but all the covers I seem to be able to find are secured by screws. Does anyone have s source for the simple slide on covers

Mark Nerenhausen
Penguin NS26C #174
Washington Island, WI

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I did a quick search and Beckson may make what you need. Home Depot even advertises them.
I searched under clam shell vent slide on plastic boat

I have a couple in the crawl space but I have no idea what shipping cost would be and they will are old so don’t know how well they will stand up.

Mark Powers

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Mark
PS, I replaced the original vent covers with stainless steel ones that required screws. The cockpit sides are solid glass so no issue with putting small screws hole in it. Generally you can find stainless vents for less than the cost of the plastic ones and maybe less than shipping costs.
Mark Powers

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thanks for the advice. I saw the stainless on line and was thinking of them but had not gotten around to checking on the length of the screws. Glad to know they work. I think I will go that route, especially since the plastic were not that attractive and were pretty fragile. thanks again for the help

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I think I used No.6 screws no more than 1/2" in length.

Mark Powers

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Mark,

Can you tell me where you purchased the stainless steel vent covers from? I need to replace them on my NS30U, too.

Thanks,

Mike

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If you don’t get a good answer from someone who’s purchased them recently, try searching on-line for anyone who sells Attwood, Perko, or Seadog stainless steel clamshell vents. They’re among the name brand manufacturers. West Marine also sells them, but doesn’t say who makes them.

– Bob
Me Gusta
Nonsuch e26U #233
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Not sure if I have mentioned this before but I bought five 316 stainless vents from a company called Tuopo through AliBaba. Quality is outstanding and the price including shipping was similar to the PVC ones in marine stores. Their customer service in English was very good. I got vents, bases, covers, and a tool to tighten cover. Had many favourable comments.

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I purchased clam shell and cowl vents for Spirit from Marine Depot Direct. I have not installed them yet. They look great. Great price.

Fran Trapp
S/V Spirit, NS 30C 106
Lake Murray, SC

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Mike, sorry to be slow responding but was out of internet range. I bought mine from a local chandelier many years ago.

Mark Powers