River Cruiser
Guru
- Joined
- Jan 25, 2013
- Messages
- 1,357
- Location
- US
- Vessel Name
- Northern Lights II
- Vessel Make
- Bayliner 3870
Because the marina where we keep Northern Lights II charges $.21 per kWh I started last year trying to make the boat more comfortable in summer. To keep from using the A/C units I added a couple of 12v fans, a Caframo Sirocco in the master berth and a Hella Turbo that can be directed to the solon or galley. They do a excellent job of moving air thru the boat whether in the slip or while anchored out. The Sirocco is mounted just forward of the hatch over the bed and can be positioned to move air thru the hatch in either direction. Now I find this new hatch fan from Caframo a Taku, 2013 Pittman Innovation Award Winner Caframo Taku Hatch Fan | Sail Magazine
I like everything about it except how to power it when the hatch screen is in place. Has anyone bought and used a Taku yet and what's your experience with it? I still want to add another fan to the guest berth I was leaning towards a Hella Turbo because it wouldn't be used much and it's cheaper than the Caframo but I believe the caframo is a higher quality fan.
I like everything about it except how to power it when the hatch screen is in place. Has anyone bought and used a Taku yet and what's your experience with it? I still want to add another fan to the guest berth I was leaning towards a Hella Turbo because it wouldn't be used much and it's cheaper than the Caframo but I believe the caframo is a higher quality fan.