Headhunter Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Anyone put some extra ventilation on a late model 18HPX console? My console interior gets a little warm when I have both chargers on overnight. Got some mildew in there during the summer. Thought I could get some more air in there but there is nothing open that's flat or not already used on this console. Charges on one side, electrical on the other inside. Console cover on when stored. Don't want to do the front and the admiral says to make sure they match the black trim. Ideas appreciated as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 On one boat I put vents on each side of console door. On another there was no room so put upper and lower vents on door itself. Worked like a charm. I also added a vent to full console cover. Sometime to get more airflow I would keep door cracked open with cover on for airflow when charging. Just ideas. Fin 👍😀⚓️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Thanks. The console door has some slots in it but that’s about it. I am adding a vent to the canvas but I am pretty sur that will not be enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 If the boat is covered I always leave a console door open when my boat is plugged in 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geeviam Posted October 22, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I installed two clamshell vents at the highest point possible (heat rises), on each side of my Hewes RF16 console and borrowed the idea from classic stern-drive engine compartment vents - to mount the port vent angled down facing forward for forced air intake while running, and the starboard vent angled down facing aft for air exhaust when running. No water got in with rain or spray and the console stayed remarkably cool - even at rest. I installed small pieces of stainless screen/mesh on the inside of the vent holes, with the clamshell screws and nuts, to keep critters and bugs out. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Thanks Gee. That's what kind of what I was thinking. I need some black ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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