<div>Jay,
Sorry If I mislead you. My engine remains the same temperture (under 170) with the hatch open or closed. The plywood bulkhead that seperates the engine area from the aft compartment is not airtight. I have snaked my radar and loran wires under and over this divider. Keeping the hatchs open only helps change the air more frequently, and less heat lingers in this area.
Southerly (1979) powers with the same result as Njord.
Actually, I was not really thinking of removing any of the venting or bilge blower. I was just curious as to why a bilge blower was installed, and while I was not using it, perhaps I should be. Which of course lead to the question of why.
Interesting about your survey and hose replacement. I think I wll look into it when we get back from vacation.
We are leaving for Block Island, The Elizabeth Islands, Hadley Harbor, Cuttyhunk, and the Vinyard tomorrow morning.
Thanks for the input,
Larry
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