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Best 12 Volt Fans For Sailboats

Best 12 Volt Fans For Sailboats: A Complete Guide | Life of Sailing

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Daniel Wade

June 15, 2022

Installing a 12-volt marine fan on your sailboat is a great way to keep cool this summer while saving energy and battery power.

The best 12-volt fans for sailboats are the Compact 757 fan, the Bora 748 fan, the Tiny Tornado II, the Sirocco II fan, the Kona weatherproof fan, two Guest fans, the Taku hatch fan, the CO-Z fan, the Hurricane HGCT fan, the Seachoice fan, and the HELLA two-speed Turbo fan.

In this article, we'll cover 12 of the best fans for sailboats that work on marine power sources. These fans vary widely in size, air moving capacity, and energy use. They are all highly efficient and safe to use on boats.

We sourced product information directly from marine fan manufacturers for accuracy. We also drew off of our personal experience with marine fans, their installation, and real-world knowledge of air moving capacity in small spaces.

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Best 12 Volt Fans

‍ 1. compact 757 marine fan.

Here's a modern and energy-efficient 12-volt marine fan  with a unique set of features that makes it ideal for a small sailboat cabin. As you'll notice, the Compact 757 marine fan does not have the typical shroud around the blades.

This is because the 757 features a patented blade design called "FingerSafe" blades. These blades will not cause injury if you touch them, as the edges are designed to absorb impact with a soft and flexible material.

As a result, this fan can fit in a much more compact area. It's also more visually attractive for some. The Compact 757 sailboat fan has two fan speeds, and it draws very little power. These features reduce energy consumption and extend the life of the motor.

The head of the fan adjusts in all directions, and it's also easy to clean. The fan is quite easy to install with minimal tools. Another advantage of the Compact 757 is that it's remarkably quiet, and it wires directly into your 12v DC power system.

  • Mounts to wall
  • Direct-connect wiring
  • Two-speed motor
  • Multidirectional
  • No fan shroud
  • FingerSafe blades

2. Bora 748 3-Speed Marine Fan

CAFRAMO is a well-known producer of 12-volt marine fans. Their Bora 748 model is a 12-volt DC base-mounted fan  with a long-life motor and high-efficiency blades.

It uses very little power and moves a large volume of air, which is great for cooling a cabin or an outdoor sitting area. The fan features 3-speed touch control coming, which is relatively unusual as most powerful fans only have two speeds.

The fan features a multidirectional swivel base, which has two-axis rotation. A large knob allows you to loosen the base and move it side to side, while a smaller knob allows you to move the fan up and down. The screw-down mounting system is good as it keeps the fans secure in rough water.

The stand features a guard which completely covers the front and back, though the openings in the front or somewhat larger. CAFRAMO advertises a 5000-hour lifespan for the motor, which offers years of reliable use out of this 12-volt marine fan.

  • 3-speed control
  • 5000-hour long-life motor
  • Screw-down base mounted
  • Fully guarded blades

3. Tiny Tornado II Electric Fan

Here's a unique and attractive marine fan with an unusual base and CAFRAMO's proprietary FingerSafe blades. The unshrouded Tiny Tornado II fan , which comes in bronze and black, is a modern-looking option that works great on large and small boats.

The fan moves 100 cubic feet of air per minute, which is quite a lot for a small, efficient design. It's battery-operated as well, which means it's portable. This fan is ideal for use on tables and counters inside of your boat, and it doesn't require any drilling or mounting.

The base utilizes a suction cup, which can mount to any smooth flat or vertical surface. You can mount it on the window and enjoy a cool blast of air while operating your boat while sitting down to eat. The fan operates on a single D battery, which is economical. The head tilts all the way to the front and back, which is unique and allows you to adjust the angle of the air.

The fan measures 7.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide. Overall, the Tiny Tornado II is a great option for use anywhere in your boat where wiring is not available or inconvenient. The fan will operate for 24 hours on a single D battery, and you can use it with rechargeable or disposable batteries.

  • Battery operated
  • Suction cup mount
  • 100-Cfm per hour air movement
  • Portable design

4. Sirocco II Multi-Position Cabin Fan

What if you want a high-quality marine fan that fits the look of a classic boat interior? CAFRAMO has the answer with the Sirocco II cabin fan . This 12-volt wall-mounted marine fan offers an old-fashioned design coupled with modern efficiency. It operates at either 12 or 24 volts, and it moves a large volume of air while using very little power.

The fan can move up to 140 cfm of air on high, 115 cfm medium, and 90 cfm on low. As a 3-speed fan, this model is more adaptable to different temperatures, and it can be wired directly into your climate control system. The fan measures 9 and 1/2 inches in width, 12 inches in height, and 3 and 1/2 inches in depth.

It features a swivel base with a locking system and a second swivel above that also moves up and down. It can also move side to side using a gimbaled swivel. This van has a shroud, but it also features CAFRAMO's patented FingerSafe blades. If you do manage to get your fingers caught in the fan, it won't cause any injury.

The gimbaled swivel mechanism is unique amongst marine fans, and it works quite well in sailboat cabins. The fan also features a timer that can be set at intervals of three hours, six hours, nine hours, or twelve hours. That means you can 'set it and forget it when you go to sleep or step off the boat. All metal parts on the fan are CE certified and corrosion-resistant, which makes it ideal for saltwater applications.

  • Corrosion-resistant
  • 140 cfm capacity on high
  • 12v DC or 24v DC operation
  • Features a timer
  • FingerSafe blades in a gimbaled shroud

5. Kona Weatherproof 12v Marine Fan

But what about an outside mounted fan? Many fans can't be exposed to an excessive amount of heat, water, or weather, but that's not the case with the Kona weatherproof marine fan . This 12-volt fan pictures three speeds with an energy-efficient motor. And with a two-year warranty, the Kona fan is ideal for anyone who needs a reliable electric fan on the inside or outside of the boat.

The fan measures 10 inches high, 7 inches wide, and 7 and 1/2 inches deep. It's considered large by marine fan standards, and it can move an astounding 230 cubic feet of air per minute. This fan, as you might expect, is also made by CAFRAMO. But unlike some other fans, it's designed to be completely weatherproof.

The housing is made of UV stabilized plastic, and all fasteners are corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Additionally, the watertight motor is made of extruded aluminum which does not corrode under normal circumstances. The fan is highly efficient, and it moves almost twice the volume of air as its competitors.

The Kona fan features a cigarette lighter style connector, and with a little bit of modification, it could be wired directly into your power system with a fuse. It has a protective shroud that wraps entirely around the fan blades, which ensures that you won't get your fingers caught if you get too close. The base is designed to be permanently affixed using screws or other bats nurse.

  • 230 cfm air moving capacity
  • 12v dc power
  • Weatherproof
  • UV and corrosion-proof materials

6. Guest Fixed-Mount Oscillating Marine Fan

Guest is another producer of 12-volt marine fans. They have a simple and reliable wall-mounted oscillating fan , which moves automatically. Like most oscillating fans, it features a tab on the back of the motor. When you pull it up, it prevents the fan from moving side to side.

The fan swivels horizontally automatically, and it also adjusts up and down with a nut and bolt. It's controlled by a simple toggle switch, making it ideal for sailboat cabins and sleeping quarters.

One advantage of this fan is that it folds of the way and up against its mounting bracket when not in use. The mount is designed for the base of the motor to lay flush against, which is a space-saving addition unique to this fan.

The blades are completely shrouded in a metal cage, which offers protection for your fingers and hair. The fan can be mounted vertically or horizontally using screws, and it's wired directly into your 12-volt system.

It only features one speed due to its small size and simple operation. Family this is highly reliable, and I deal in areas where you just need to move some air around.

  • Mounts to the wall using screws
  • Oscillating function
  • Single-speed toggle switch
  • Simple, reliable, and efficient operation
  • Highly compact overall size

7. Taku 12v Hatch Fan

Here's a fan you can install that isn't like any of the others we've mentioned on this list. The CAFRAMO Taku hatch fan  is a unique and highly useful sailboat ventilating tool. It mounts inside of a hatch and moves fresh air into the boat or draws stale air out of the boat.

With a fan like this in the bow, you can leave the companionway hatch cracked and have a constant stream of fresh air drawn all the way through the boat. When in use, the fan is positioned flush with the hatch opening when the hatch is open. When not in use, the fan retreats into its bracket and swings completely out of the way.

In many cases, the fan fits entirely inside of the hatch out of the cabin. The fan comes with four motor speeds, which is the highest on this list so far. On low, the fan moves 140 cubic feet of air per minute. On medium, the fan moves 205 cubic feet of air. On high and 'Turbo mode,' the hatch fan moves 340 and 500 cubic feet of air per minute, respectively.

The fan uses 12 volts of DC power and features a 2-year warranty. It has push-button controls and 360-degree directional motion. Overall, the fan measures a bit above 13 inches in length, 13 inches in width, and a bit more than 2 inches in height.

  • Up to 500 cfm
  • Mounts in a hatch
  • Wires directly into 12v DC power
  • Four motor speeds
  • Folds away into bracket

8. CO-Z Marine Duct Fan

The CO-Z marine duct fan is a waterproof air mover  designed to mount to a 4-inch duct. This fan can be used for keeping your air fresh when you're away, or it can mount directly into a marine HVAC system. It's a quiet 6-blade inline blower fan that operates on 12 volts at 75 Watts.

This fan moves up to 270 cubic feet of air per minute. It is waterproof, which makes it ideal for use as a bilge blower. The fan is made of UV and heat-resistant ABS plastic, and metal parts are corrosion resistant as well. It mounts to any surface using a bracket designed for two screws, bolts, or other fasteners.

  • Works with 4-inch air ducts

9. Hurricane HGCT 12" Wall-Mount Marine Fan

So far, the Hurricane HGCT marine fan  is the largest model we've featured yet. This 12-inch wall-mounted fan is a proper interior fan, as it moves a similar volume of air to what you're probably used to in your home. It can cool a large space inside of a sailboat or powerboat. The oscillation and fan speed can also be controlled using convenient drawstrings, which makes it ideal for mounting high in living spaces.

The fan is also available as an 18-inch model or a pedestal fan. It runs on 120 volts, but it will also run on 12 volts DC with a marine inverter. The Hurricane fan is oscillating, which means it moves side to side. It features a simple control dial with three adjustable motor speeds.

It oscillates 90 degrees in each direction and adjusts up and down on its pedestal using a screw. It wires directly into your power system and features durable metal fan support. The Hurricane fan measures 17.8 inches in length, 13 inches in width, and 22 inches in height. It is also ETL certified for quality.

  • Works on 12v DC with an inverter
  • Oscillates 90 degrees
  • Pull-cord oscillation and speed control
  • Wall mount or pedestal

10. Seachoice 71451 DC Oscillating Fan

The Seachoice oscillating fan  is a great option for small boat cabins, cockpits, berthing spaces, and sitting areas. It features a fixed mount and moves a large volume of air for its compact size.

The Seachoice 71451 fan features a single speed controlled by a simple toggle switch, and an attractive white and blue housing and blade design. This model it's designed to wire directly into 12 volt DC power, and it draws an extremely low amount of energy to operate. It's rustproof but not entirely weatherproof, so it's best used inside your sailboat cabin.

Oscillation can be switched on and off using a tab on the motor. This small fan measures 9 and 1/2 inches high, 6 and 1/2 inches deep, and 7 inches in diameter. The 6-inch fan blades are shrouded in a metal cage, which protects your fingers from injury. This small and efficient fan works well on sailboats and powerboats.

  • Compact size
  • Simple and reliable design
  • Wires directly to power source
  • Mounts using screws
  • Durable ABS housing and blades

11. Guest 903-5 Marine Cabin Personal Fan

The Guest 903-5 marine cabin fan  is perhaps the most unique compact fan on our list. This attractive symmetrical swivel fan measures 6 inches tall, 6 inches deep, and 6 inches wide. It swivels on a ball-style base and features a single on and off toggle switch.

It mounts to the wall and wires directly into your electrical power system. The base hides the screws, which gives it a sleek and clean appearance. While not the most powerful fan on the market, this small fan is ideal for cooling a small space such as a berthing area or ahead.

The Guest 903-5 personal cabin fan uses less power than some of the competition, and it fits in extremely small spaces. Overall, this affordable marine fan is a great addition to any space in your boat.

  • Single-speed toggles switch
  • Wires directly into power source
  • Sleek design

12. HELLA 12v 2-Speed Turbo Fan

HELLA is an old and well-known producer of small marine lamps and fans, including this two-speed 'Turbo' model. This small gimbaled fan has a classic design  and pitched blades that move a lot of air with very little power. In fact, the fan only uses 6.5 watts of 12-volt DC power.

The two-speed front-mounted switch is easy to use and tactile, making this fan a great option for mounting in sleeping areas. The design is safe and proven, as this model has been made for decades.

Though these fans are no longer made in Germany, quality seems to have followed the fan to its new factory. Interestingly, some 'new old stock' models that can be found on the market are still marked 'West Germany.' This small and efficient fan is an affordable and long-lasting option for use anywhere in your boat.

  • Two-speed operation
  • Low power consumption (6.5 watts)
  • Safe and proven design

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Air speed, power consumption and price give these fans the edge in our tests of nearly a dozen. the oscillating models fail early on in a long-term, continuous duty test..

There are lots of things that can make being aboard a boat unpleasant. Among them: Too little wind, seasickness, crowded waterways, rain, guests with individual bottles of sun tan oil, too much wind, bugs, a Wagnerian mother-in-law, no more ice-the list is so long that one wonders occasionally…

Allied with too little wind is too much heat, especially when anchored, at a dock or in a following breeze that exactly matches your speed.

Thats when the wee word fan looms large. The word has special meaning for those who do their sailing in tropical climes, where fans are de rigueur. (Air conditioning? Tres bien!)

Whether trying to do chart work, prepare a meal, grab a nap or read a while, the need to move air is particularly acute below in the cabin.

Static devices (like Dorades and fabric scoops) to direct air through the cabin are useless if there is no air movement to direct. Thats when one can fall in love with anything that makes a breeze.

We collected almost a dozen fans-just about everything on the marine market-and put them through their paces.

Most of the fans are meant to be bulkhead mounted-plus one to place in a portlight. Included are fixed, oscillating and directionally adjustable fans, most with caged blades, but one with open soft blades.

Most are 12-volt models, but several are for dual or even triple power sources. The names are familiar-Guest, Hella, Caframo, BOAT/U.S., West Marine, but some of the fans are Far East knockoffs which invite a look askance.

We even included a fan which we-and a lot of readers-hold in high regard. It is Caframos Model 737, which runs on 4 D cells, or with 6V supplied by a 110V or 12V adapter. It can perhaps serve as a general benchmark to air flow. If you examine the photo on page 15, it seems almost certain that you will recognize this popular fan.

Another fan that makes this what could be called an apples-and-avocado test is a new cabin ventilator made in Michigan. This 110V or 12V fan is meant to be mounted in a fore hatch or companionway, and quietly draw air through the entire boat. We suspect it would most often be used dockside.

The Test In putting the fans through their paces, the primary interest was in how well they move air, close up and at several more distant ranges.

The air speed readings were taken at three distances-very close up, at 1′ and at 3′. Because some fans seem to generate the greatest air movement in a ring coming off the tips of the blades while others appear to produce what might be viewed as a focused shaft of air near the hub, the anemometer was handheld to feel always for the highest velocity. The anemometer used was Speedtechs Skywatch Elite, which has a convenient maximum reading window.

Close behind air volume in importance was the power consumed; its almost always a concern. The amperage was read with an auto-ranging, LCD digital multimeter.

Noise is a factor, too, so each fan had its decibels read with a Quest sound level meter. The meter was moved around to pick up the maximum sound. For guidance, ordinary conversation is about 60 dB; 85-90 dB is considered the level at which some danger of hearing loss begins. A food blender goes about 95 dB, an outboard engine about 100. A 10-point difference in dB is very significant.

It must be noted, of course, that the volume of air, the noise and the power consumed are inextricably linked.

One question is: Which one does the blending best? Or perhaps, for you, the question is: Which one moves the most air for the least power, hang the noise? Or: Hang the power consumption, you don’t like noise.

You can do your own blending with the test results, which, along with the customary specs like weight, price and warranty, are displayed on the chart on page 16.

The Field Taking them alphabetically, as they are on the chart, the two Caframo fans, made by a Canadian company that specializes in blade design, are the open-bladed, 12V 747 (also known as the Ultimate, and available either with a suction-cup, wall-mount or clamp base) and the 737 or Mini-Max mentioned immediately above. The 737, normally powered with 4 D cells, can be hard-wired with either of two optional converters-a 12V/6V box ($8.99) or a 110V/6V version ($9.99). In all respects, the Caframo fans are high quality.

The two fans carrying the label Carlyn are Chinese imports sold by BOAT/U.S. The large one, an oscillating or fixed position wall-mount, looks identical to one sold by West Marine…except for the round label stuck on the hub. (The label had fallen off the BOAT/U.S. version.) The small Carlyn, a box-shaped, fold-away wall-mount that operates on 4 AA batteries or a 12V transformer, is a Chinese near-knockoff of the Guest Fold-Away, except that the Guest is straight 12V, has a fuse and appears to be of much higher quality. However, they tested about the same.

The two Austrian-made Hella fans are all-plastic, light and appear to be of excellent quality, but a bit expensive. The larger, two-speed Hella doesn’t move air like the three oscillating fans in this test, but it uses far less power and is much quieter.

The little Hot Wire is puny on low speed and an annoying hummer on high. It comes with two loops of shock cord that permit it to be mounted in a portlight (see photo) and used as an exhaust fan. Its a clever idea, but somewhat rudely executed.

The Seafit oscillating fan sold by West Marine appears to be, as mentioned above, the same as the Carlyn oscillator…except that it did not test quite as well.

The big Kool-O-Matic exhaust ventilator, meant to be mounted in a 17″ or larger hatch, is similar to a residential window fan. Mounted in a fore or main hatch, it would exhaust air in a hurry. It comes with a thermostat and manual on/off switch for a variably speed motor. Available in 110V or 12V models, this new fan is expensive. Because of stowage problems when underway, it probably is best for dock-side usage. Because it is entirely different, we did not test it.

The Longevity Issue What we cannot do easily is ascertain just how long each fan will last before breaking down.

And break down they will…if you use them month after month, for years, piling thousands of hours on the brushes and bearings.

The issue of longevity was raised by our editor-at-large, Nick Nicholson, who is off in the tropics aboard Calypso. About 500 miles offshore, the smell of cooked wiring sent him scrambling. He found that a Hella Turbo fan (he has seven of them aboard) had fried its internal controls. The Hella fans Nick wrote about in the Offshore Log are made in Austria.

In a subsequent letter, Hellamarines Reese Bishoff explained that for a time Hella fans used 2,000-hour motors made by a new motor supplier. Bishoff said that Hella, Inc., in the United States, realized that 2,000 hours was not enough for equipment that often runs 24 hours a day. He said Hella introduced its new 5,000-hour motors in January of 1998.

Another illustration of longevity was our test in 1994 and 1995 of the above-mentioned Caframo Mini-Max. Operated with D batteries, it ran continuously for 767 days-about 18,000 hours, before it quit. It led us to conclude (in a October 15, 1995 report), We cannot recommend this fan if you expect it, in normal use-maybe 25 times a season for a couple of hours at a time-to run for more than 350.2 years. In the 24-hour tropics, its a two-year fan.

Following our bench tests for air speed and noise, we mounted two oscillating fans and two regular fans on a board-the Guest, Hella Turbo, Caframo and Seafit-and let them run continuously. It was anticipated that after they were securely mounted, wired through proper fuses to a good transformer and turned on, thered be nothing to report for months, perhaps even a couple of years. Not so.

Several manufacturers may be displeased, but there is no reason not to give Practical Sailor readers this interim report.

The Seafit failed after running only 21 hours. It started making a grinding noise. When turned off and back on, it did not turn the blades. Attempts to kick start the fan by twirling the blades did not work-with or without the oscillator.

The other oscillating fan-the Guest-quit running after 123 hours, a little more than five days. When the oscillator mechanism was turned off, the fan blade started turning again. It ran for another 82 hours, stopped and could not be induced back to life.

Neither the Seafit nor the Guest blew their fuses. They just stopped running. When the test is finished, they will be dismantled to determine what failed.

As of the time this was written, 1,540 hours or more than two months after the test commenced, the Hella and Caframo press on.

The Bottom Line One way of ranking these fans is to place them in order according to the air velocity produced per milliamperes consumed. The range is not insignificant. The best fan produces a velocity more than four times that of the poorest.

If done that way, Caframos 737 portable ( the 4 D cell or 12V model, run on low) is best. Next in order would be the Hella Turbo (run on high), the Caframo 747 open blade (run on low) and the single-speed Hella Jet. The actual figures are shown on the chart.

Another column on the chart shows the decibels produced by each fan. Again, there are remarkable differences.

For pure flat-out wind velocity, the chart displays three ranges, with the best figures generally recorded by the oscillating fans from Guest and Carlyn. We do not know why the West Marine fan, which appears to be identical to the Carlyn, produced different numbers. If you want an oscillating fan and can tolerate the noise, the Guest is the clear choice over the two Chinese knockoffs.

The combination of rankings on the chart should permit you to select what best meets your needs.

In our view, the Hella and Caframo fans are superior. The Hella models draw less current but lack the power of the Caframo fans, which are Best Buys-unless you want an oscillating fan. But we havent yet found an oscillating model that lasts long enough to recommend.

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I don’t see the chart of test results.

me neither, The last two Hella Fans I bought said , made in China. But look identical and run like the ones purchased in 1985.. I have Caframo also. The Caframo fans vibrate causing alot of noise. They are to big to mount in corners and the on off switchs you have to fiddle with to turn off. maybe its a lemon. I have 9 hella fans. They start to vibrate when they get alot of hours on them, 2 yrs plus…

We have had Hello Turbo fans (10 locations) since we bought our Outbound 46 in 2005. They worked great for years with no issues. We run some of them full time as well. Of course, they did eventually wear out and were replaced with new ones. We noticed quite a difference in the quality of the newer ones vs. the old. The new ones (made in China) do not last very long, maybe a year or so. As well, there have been several manufacturing changes in the fans themselves. We do disassemble our fans, clean them and on occasion, try to resurrect malfunctioning ones and have made a few observations. The inside of the fan where the brass insert sits is prone to cracking, probably due to running out of balance. (dirty?) We used to interchange fans blade assemblies but suddenly they were no longer interchangeable. It looks like they “beefed” up the unit which is a plus. As well, the fans used to have the Positive on the “white striped” wire; well Positive is now the black wire although they have taken to adding a sticker to let you know. And most recently, the small nut on the fan assembly is “suddenly” a Left Hand thread; on two of ours. I was trying to take a new one apart to clean it and I could not unscrew the nut. Came off easily when I turned it clock wise to take it off. What prompted me to write this as I am sitting in French Polynesia, is we just took a brand new Hella Turbo out of the box to wax the blades (we find that makes it less prone to dirt build up) and it was a Left Hand thread as well. We DO like the fans but the quality control appears to be waning.

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The Best Marine Fans

Written by Anthony Roberts / Fact checked by Jonathan Larson

From unbearable, nauseating humidities to sweltering, dangerous heat-waves, such scenarios conjure the horrors that heat can bring to boaters. During the hottest times of the year, it can get to everyone. Whether you’re an old salt or a greenhorn boater, you’ll need something to take care of the heat — or else.

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In most cases, the best marine fan can do that not only for you but for your entire vessel as well. After all, it’s not limited to maintaining good airflow and optimal comfort levels in your boat. Rather, it also does well to keep it dry and prevent the buildup of mold-causing moisture.

This guide and review should provide that much-needed breeze of cool, refreshing air so that you won’t end up making poor decisions in the heat of the moment. The dog days may be daunting, but there’s nothing a top-notch boat fan can’t handle.

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1. Caframo 757DCWBX Ultimate Fan

2. seachoice 71451 oscillating fan, 3. go gear sp570804 oscillating fan, 4. quick products boundless breeze, 5. caframo 748cawbx-p bora fan, 6. hella 003361022 turbo fan, 7. caframo 7010cabbx sirocco ii, 8. schumacher 125 chrome fan, 9. roadpro rp-1179 metal fan, 10. fan-tastic vent endless breeze, how do marine fans work, types of marine fans, benefits and drawbacks of using a marine fan, buyer’s guide, care and maintenance, frequently asked questions, top 10 marine fan reviews.

This 12-volt fan for boat enthusiasts remains a top choice for compact design, low power draw, and silent operation.

I’ve had fans made by equally recognized brands in the marine cabin fan market. I can safely say that almost any kind of Caframo fan immediately sets itself apart with its almost noiseless performance and minimal rattling. I can’t have enough of this aspect in my watercraft’s cabin and berth, where I and my guests usually take naps or hang out most of the time when cruising.

It draws far less power than my other fans, especially the Hella ones I’ve been using for a long while. I use deep cycle batteries for it, and it manages to last more than a day before recharging. Take note that I tested it with only one fan connected to the said battery, even though I have two installed in my cabin and guest berth.

It’s not hard to find a spot for it because of the relatively compact size and portability. I like that I didn’t have to go through all the hassle of finding a mounting spot for it. The suction cups do a good job in keeping it in place, which is especially beneficial when the seas get rougher. That being said, I use this fan on more than one vessel since I seldom direct wire it, and it’s been a massive help over the years.

  • Comparatively quiet
  • Low power draw
  • Compact and portable
  • Doesn’t need to be mounted
  • Excellent ventilation
  • Vibrations become more pronounced with age

With rust-proof fan guards and very minimal power draw, oscillating boat cabin fans are truly seaworthy products. It’s also worth noting that marine fans that come this cheap seldom deliver consistent cooling performance.

This item exceeded my expectations because it actually ticks a major factor I look for in marine fans: good air movement. It’s a decent performer, which is a real wonder for the money I paid for it. I wouldn’t bet on taking it with me to hotter zones out there, but four of these in my medium-sized cabin have saved me a handful of times in my trips to the Caribbean.

The fan itself is relatively quiet, but I can’t say the same for the motor. It became more perceptible after a year of use. Still, it’s quieter than the louder components of my sailboat, especially if I put it next to the engine. Moreover, I didn’t have a hard time finding the right spot for it in my boat because of the small size and the overall design, making it amenable to most sizes of boat cabins and berths.

  • Solid performance for the price
  • Can be mounted easily
  • Very affordable
  • Rust protection
  • Slightly loud motor
  • Questionable durability

If air movement is what you’re prioritizing in a marine fan, this product packs a lot of punch in that regard, while keeping its prices down.

I have two of these products and have one copy I keep as a free-stand fan that I can take anywhere in the boat with the help of extensions. The other didn’t take long to mount on one side of my cabin, and I’m going to say it outright that I love the volume of air that this fan can move. Its single-speed mode proves to be enough for cooling my mid-sized, to the point that it can rival most low-end ACs out there.

Even so, I would have preferred it to be adjustable, as it can be too strong at times. Noise-wise, it meets my standards, as it’s the type of white noise fans produce that you warm up to before long. Next to the engine, it’s virtually soundless.

For its size and amperage, it both saves space and power. I have since confirmed that it only runs for as low as 5 watts, which is very cost-efficient in my book. I’m saying this with the palpable cooling performance it guarantees in my cabin in mind.

  • Excellent air movement and cooling
  • Minimal noise
  • Both freestanding and mountable
  • Small and power-saving
  • Proven to last
  • Only has a single-speed mode

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This fan might be a little on the noisy side, but it’s unequaled by a lot of the other products featured here because of sheer performance and design alone.

I often go for a great two-fan setup of the Boundless Breeze in my sailboat’s cabin, and I’ll just say that it beats plenty of other ventilation systems I’ve tried. It allowed me to endure days that rarely dipped below 90-degrees Fahrenheit once during a trip to Indonesia. This moves air like there’s no tomorrow, that much is certain, and I appreciate the fact that I can easily move it around.

I love the control I get with the three-speed settings. I usually only alternate between medium and high, mostly high when the days get more humid. There’s a palpable difference in each mode, and this is one of my main gauges for a quality fan.

I was a little concerned about the power draw since I tested that it can draw as much as 3 amps on its highest setting. That’s still acceptable considering other alternatives, and it pairs well with my 100Ah Li-ion battery, guaranteeing around 6 hours of continuous use. However, I feel the brand shouldn’t have bothered to claim its product has a low power draw.

  • Excellent air movement
  • Multiple useful speed settings
  • Highly portable
  • Handles hot, humid temperatures well
  • Louder than most fans
  • Power draw a little higher

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Astoundingly lightweight and quiet, this fan saves plenty of power as well while exhibiting plenty of it, performance-wise.

I was looking for a fan that will fit the small cabin of my 30’ cruiser. Surprisingly, this Caframo Bora fan became a top choice simply because it revealed its exact CFM (cubic feet per minute). It might be fairly low at 130 when set on high, but in my compact cabin, this is already a godsend. I continue to rely on three of these for my frequent trips to the Keys in mostly mild weather.

The current draw is low, topping at 0.30 amps, and I can confirm this since I took the time to test it. I’m glad that it didn’t depart too much from what was claimed by the brand. This is one I won’t mind leaving running for hours because of this and the fact that it barely makes a sound.

I wish I could test how waterproof these fans really are, as other reviewers have claimed, but I haven’t had plenty of opportunities to do so. I can safely say that they’re durable, though, considering the fact that they’re still going strong 4 years after installation with fairly irregular use.

  • Powerful for its size
  • Very low power draw
  • Reveals exact CFM
  • Durable and well worth the money
  • A little expensive

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This Hella marine fan smoothly exhibits its ventilation strengths the moment you turn it on. It’s whisper-quiet, too, and imparts the kind of comfort you normally attribute to air conditioners if the conditions are right.

The fan’s stellar ability to move air around serves as its most redeeming quality, besides the fact that it basically emits a low, quite agreeable white noise. With temperatures that go below 80-degrees Fahrenheit, I’ve experienced notable comfort with these fans, which could rival a handful of boat ACs I’ve tried out.

It might be made mostly of plastic but it doesn’t feel flimsy. This does justice to the rather lofty price tag. I fitted 4 fans on my vessel’s two-bedroom berth, and it has never failed to dissipate the heat in the hotter months and perform just as well as most ACs in some cases.

The power draw is above average since it runs at half an amp only. It’s a very compact fan and didn’t give me a headache when I was planning where to mount the four units. I opted to place them next to windows, which is why they blow a pleasantly cool breeze most of the time.

  • Great ventilating capability
  • Compact and easy to mount
  • Power-saving
  • Solid construction
  • Doesn’t oscillate
  • Slightly difficult to clean

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There’s a good reason the Caframo brand is popular among boaters, and without a doubt, a lot of it due to this Sirocco fan.

Initially, I didn’t want to buy into the hype associated with this fan, having had my share of fans that I deemed to be first-rate in and of themselves. I’m glad I eventually gave in because I discovered that not a lot of fans could hold a candle to it. Its overall design cuts a fine figure.

I’m no stranger to the 360-degree airflow since I have other fans that have this feature. However, paired with the outstanding ability to move air, it’s simply a perfect match. I have mounted mine in the middle of my small cabin and it manages to cool the room on its own at full speed. It helps me get through the usual hot afternoons while I’m staying for months in a marina without relying too much on the on-board AC.

I haven’t had time to measure its exact power draw, but I can safely say that it’s minimal. I also like that I didn’t struggle to get it mounted, as I only needed to buy a couple of screws to attach it to my cabin’s roof. I can’t praise the folding capability that much since I don’t seldom see the need to use it, but I do love that it’s very silent.

  • Outstanding design
  • 360-degree airflow with excellent cooling feature
  • Draws very little power
  • Made to last
  • More expensive than most

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Power, durability, and affordability coalesce to form this reliable and versatile fan.

A friend of mine owns this unit, and I experienced first-hand its cooling prowess during our consecutive trips to the Keys for the last few years. That’s the main reason why I chose to fit four of these in my medium-sized sailboat, besides the budget-friendly price tag and the standout all-metal construction. It’s been going at it for two years, and I have yet to see any dips in performance.

It moves air well, but I feel that it limits its potential with its lack of oscillation, and the actual fan is not that adjustable. This is why I recommend permanently mounting it to make the most out of it or pick the right number of units for your boat. Its power, even at low speeds, should be enough to move a good volume of air around enclosed spaces.

Its manufacturers recommended it to be mounted since they took the liberty to include mounting holes on the power switch. This helped me figure the best spots to permanently place them in my cabin.

  • Great air movement
  • Easy to mount
  • Extra durable construction for the price
  • Not adjustable and doesn’t oscillate

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Some fans require you to know how to install and use them properly to unlock their hidden strengths. This is one of the few that fits in that group.

This is one of the few made-for-cars fans that fit just as well in my Hunter 33 sailboat’s relatively average-sized cabin. Two of these serve as good boat fans ventilation. They can efficiently distribute the warm air during colder months while making my cabin more bearable for habitation during the warmer seasons. It’s got the punch I’m looking for, which not a lot of marine fans can achieve.

I like that, once you mount it right, it rotates up to 170 degrees and can also swivel up and down up to 40 degrees. The two high and low speed options complement these advantages well, and keeping it on low makes its sound more bearable. I always feel refreshed not only because of the air movement but the white noise that can drown most noises outside.

  • Powerful air circulation despite the minuscule size
  • Rotates up to 170 degrees and swivels to 40 degrees
  • More affordable than most
  • Made mostly of steel
  • Loud for its size

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The Endless Breeze serves as my go-to fan if I’m out of options or need to provide reinforcement for my other ventilation units. It is power and versatility rolled into one.

I literally take this fan with me every chance I get, and most of the time, it has never left my side when I go to my regular Great Lakes excursions. That it’s flat, lightweight and compact, like an exhaust fan, provides the primary reason for this decision. I almost always never struggle to find a place for it aboard my fishing boat or my buddies’.

I won’t do it justice if I don’t highlight its overall efficiency regarding the performance. I like the better control I get from the three-speed variations. It mixes well with the superior air movement that this unit can guarantee, and I can always tell the difference this makes when keeping my cabin cool and fresh in temperatures that range between 80 to 90 degrees.

It’s not limited to being portable, though, since I have one that’s mounted on my small kitchen area where it essentially fulfills the purpose of an exhaust fan. It basically works out of the box and requires next to no assembly. And did I mention that the blades and motor run smoothly and quietly, too?

  • As powerful as it is highly portable
  • Three-speed modes
  • Can double as an exhaust fan
  • No installation needed
  • Power draw higher than most

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There’s a significant number of people who still share the common misconception that marine fans aren’t a worthy investment. It primarily stems from the fact that not a lot of us have an inkling how they do their jobs of cooling your boat’s cabin or any other pertinent area of it.

Why are they called “marine” fans in the first place? Most marine fans are only termed as such because they come with ready protection against the usual elements inherent in marine environments. They’re marine-ready, in short.

Does this mean that they’re no different from standard oscillating fans performance-wise? Basically, yes. They move air to improve the ventilation of a room, and in most cases, they do best in an enclosed one like a cabin or the berth where folks usually sleep.

Most marine fans rely on the usual setup of a propeller, motor, and sometimes gears or magnets, depending on the design, to perform their function.

In a magnet- and motor-driven setup, the cooling process usually starts once a magnetic field is created by the magnets the moment they’ve been supplied with electricity. The power also kicks the motor to life, which should start running the fan responsible for air movement.

The movement of the rotor caused by the magnetic field’s push is responsible for the oscillation of the fab from side to side. This happens when electricity flows from one coil to another, which becomes a repeating cycle until the fan’s power supply is cut.

When people mention fans in the context of boats, we often mean fans that we’re going to use on cabins. These types of fans form the majority, if not all, of the products featured here. I’ve outlined the kinds of marine ventilation fans for your reference.

Portable and Mountable Cabin Units

Most of the free-standing, portable, and mountable fans that I reviewed here fall under this category. Since people tend to place them in cabins, they’re often referred to as cabin fans as well. They’re an obviously popular choice because they don’t cost an arm and a leg and can be taken off the boat if needed elsewhere.

Not all of them come with marine-ready qualities like corrosion resistance, but I’ve found that most of them don’t really need them since they spend most of their time in enclosed spaces, mounted or otherwise. I do expect most purpose-built marine fans to be more durable than standard ones.

I have heard plenty of stories of fans being submerged in water for days and weeks and still functioning perfectly well after cleaning and a tune-up. These definitely represent what the ideal marine fan should be, besides the performance factor.

Custom-Built Ventilation Systems

Almost any other type of marine fan, besides the ones that are widely available in the market, can be included in the custom-built category. More often than not, these systems are concerned with ventilating the boat as a whole. However, there are some that are specifically designed to cool a key area like, for example, the engine room and cargo hold ventilation units.

Expect most of these fans to pay more attention to the extreme marine conditions they might be subjected to. Their motors might have specialized insulation and better corrosion resistance, for example.

In larger ships, you’ll find a marine exhaust fan and goosenecks, which also fall under this category.

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Boaters who prefer marine fans only for their watercraft’s ventilation needs often underscore the great cost-savings that they enjoy from these gadgets. Most units have power draws that don’t go above 1 ampere, which is a significant advantage compared to other appliances that fulfill the same purpose, like an air conditioner. You’ll be able to enjoy thrice or even tenfold your usual power savings with the right setup in your cabin.

Even their initial costs aren’t that huge compared to other ventilation solutions out there. This only makes them a popular choice for boaters who are a little strapped on cash but still want to experience comfort while doing what they love. It’s hard to ignore the fact that this is the most environment-friendly route, too.

Almost every unit is designed with convenience in mind, evidenced by the amenability to portability and installation that most products exhibit. More importantly, as proven by many of the ones I highlighted here, these marine fans can cool a cabin or berth just as well as most ACs.

The main concern with relying solely on marine fans stems from their cooling limitations. In extremely hot weather, most boaters can’t make do without an air conditioner because fans are only ever limited to taking care of air movement and airflow. Nevertheless, if you only like to cruise and fish in locations with mild, temperate weather or pick the coolest seasons for your trips, then you’ll more than likely enjoy continuous comfort from a fan-only arrangement.

Marine-readiness

It doesn’t hurt to opt for units that maximize their corrosion resistance, particularly in the materials they use for the fans, motor, and fan guard. Certain products may have all-weather blades, for instance, that can withstand most changes in humidity and temperatures.

The same goes for any specialized insulation they use for the wires. At best, expect most marine-ready units to be more durable.

Know the product’s CFM

The CFM value basically tells you the exact potential of a unit for the best air movement, with room size considered. As much as possible, I take the time to know the exact CFM (cubic feet per minute) of the unit I’m considering. I’ll always praise brands that readily reveal this and don’t rely on vague marketing terms to attract buyers that only end up being disappointed after a few tries.

Free standing or mountable?

Not all units are versatile enough to support both setups, after all. This should take care of the ease of install and use as well as the size of the unit you’re considering. Be mindful of the best position to place your fan in.

Room size and ambient temperature

Though this factor applies to ceiling fans more, I’ve found that it pays to know the exact size of the room you will be ventilating. It’s tied mainly to CFM, after all, and once you match the correct room size with the proper CFM, you’ll attain optimal cooling air movement and cooling before long.

Size should always be considered with ambient temperature in the equation. Only you know the varying temperatures you encounter based on your boating habits, so you have to make your decision based on them.

Power consumption

Power draw is inherently tied to the maximum amperage of a unit in all its different modes if it has more than one. Ask the manufacturer about it to gain a clearer picture of a unit’s power consumption. This is assuming you are solely looking for the most favorite 12-volt fan for a boat.

Maintaining marine fans is no different from taking care of exhaust or ceiling fans. Oftentimes, you only need to prioritize the blades, which should be cleaned with a damp, clean cloth.

Certain units have to be disassembled slightly to access the blades, while others have guards only for the front side, so you can reach the blades from behind. Others are waterproof enough to be submerged directly in water for more thorough cleaning of other parts like one Caframo 12-volt fan I read about in a sailing forum once.

Due to certain marine conditions, some units may be exposed to moisture more often. Inspect any part that could be vulnerable to rust and wipe them dry. Lastly, check the motor for dust build-up and moisture as well. If there’s dust, a vacuum should get the job done easier for you and guarantee a more thorough clean.

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Who makes the top-rated marine fan?

Just ask most boaters, and they’ll most probably reply that they either own a Caframo fan or a Hella portable. I can vouch for these brands as evidenced by their units I featured here, all the more so for the former. People favor Sirocco fans for their naturally low power draw, efficiency, and ease of install and use.

Schumacher is an old, trusted brand and Seachoice makes more marine-ready options. I definitely recommend every brand featured here based on my overall experience with their units.

How do you install a marine fan?

Only mountable units, more or less, need to be installed as portable ones can run out of the box after some basic assembly. Take note that properly mounting a unit goes a long way in ensuring a unit won’t be noisy once you start running it, so it’s best to stick to the product’s instructions first. These steps should give you a general idea of marine fan installation.

  • Assuming yours already has mounting holes, the motor’s already assembled, which is the case in most units, and there’s already an appropriate mounting spot for your unit, you have to turn off your power source first.
  • Screw the base or the fan hanging hardware, assuming it’s a ceiling fan, of the unit, all the while anticipating the wiring.
  • Make sure the unit is sturdily set then refer to the instruction manual regarding proper wiring. Not every brand has the same procedure about it so pay close attention to that.
  • The wires, once set, should be enclosed either by the unit itself or an accompanying shroud, which you should lock into position and screw tightly.
  • Afterward, attach the blades and fan guard to complete the setup.

The best marine fan, to me, should never lose its natural advantage over air conditioning units, namely its power-saving clout. As it does so, it should never sacrifice your comfort, at least, in marine and weather conditions that are most appropriate for it. A fan that does it right makes you wonder why these nifty ventilators come this cheap, given the comfort they can impart.

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I am passionate about water sports and technical fields, so combining both makes me interested in making contents about boat accessories. With my partner, we went on many trips and sports games together, which led us to think about how we can spread our joys and passions to many people.

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Best placement of fans inside main cabin?

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Hi all, I recently bought a 1989 Hunter 33.5. It does not (yet) have A/C installed and the boat is in Texas so it gets unbearably hot inside the cabin when there is no breeze blowing through. When there is a breeze, it is much more pleasant. So I bought a couple 12V Hella Turbo fans to help move air. My question is, is it better to place the fans in the forward corners of the cabin and have them blow aft, or place them in the aft corners and have them blow forward? I usually open the front hatch when on the water to help create a breeze, and what I want to avoid is having the fans cancel out the breeze. Thanks for any ideas, 'Dubs  

I say mount forward and blow aft to "go with the flow". When anchored or moored, remember boat tends to head up into the wind unless a current overcomes.....  

Justin_NSA

FWIW. Ours are mounted at the beam. When we aren't actually below, we like to point them aft to exhaust the hot air. When hanging out down below it feels nice to point them where we are seated to get some air movement over us.  

Gunni

Put them in a place which will help move your AC about the cabin once you install your duct outlets.  

Gunni said: Put them in a place which will help move your AC about the cabin once you install your duct outlets. Click to expand

JohnVTX

Point them toward your body when you are in cabin.  

whatfiero

Put them in Windows to blow cool air in the cabin  

agprice22

I put mine on the bulkheads near the edge, so they can hang in the passageways to blow air from the forward hatch rearward out the main companionway.  

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I installed four, one on salon forward bulkhead & one on aft salon bulkhead, one in V berth, and one in aft berth. Get that A/C installed asap! Don't let an installer talk you into a single outflow into the salon. When I had a 33.5 with a single A/C duct in the salon, it never adequately cooled the aft & V berths. Each compartment requires a dedicated A/C duct to adequately cool the entire boat. Keep cool; we still have 6-8 weeks of this record summer heat to deal with!  

Peggie Hall HeadMistress

Peggie Hall HeadMistress

You'll want to pull air all the way through the boat from the cockpit and out the forward hatch. So I'd hang one from the overhead far enough forward of the companionway hatch not to bump your head on it coming down the ladder, and a second one from an overhead at the foot of the v-berth. 6" fans oscillating fans that you can swivel a bit should do the job. It did on my own 32' boat.  

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Don S/V ILLusion

JohnVTX said: Point them toward your body when you are in cabin. Click to expand
Peggie Hall HeadMistress said: You'll want to pull air all the way through the boat from the cockpit and out the forward hatch. So I'd hang one from the overhead far enough forward of the companionway hatch not to bump your head on it coming down the ladder, and a second one from an overhead at the foot of the v-berth. 6" fans oscillating fans that you can swivel a bit should do the job. It did on my own 32' boat. Click to expand

Don't overlook using a tent over the boat. We use a boom tent, and lowers the temperature in the cockpit and salon 10 degrees on a hot day. I know, I know... Upstate New York is not Tejas! But we get days in the 90's (well, a day, at 90, barely), and the boom tent works wonders especially when the breeze is blowing through the tent.  

RichW9603 said: Most folks seem to be saying that it is best to have the fans face aft, as apparently the breeze normally flows from fore to aft when the v-berth hatch is open. Click to expand

justsomeguy

justsomeguy

Peggie Hall HeadMistress said: So maybe the way to have it both ways is a fan with a mount that swivels enough to aim it either direction? Click to expand

Chris Patterson

Chris Patterson

I definitely keep one at the nav desk. That's where it seems I do the most sweating..  

we have 4 fans: 2 Caframo programmables (3 speed and 2 4 6 or 8 hour programs) that swivel to either blow into or out of the 2 cabins, 1 caframo 3 speed over the galley to exhaust cooking air through the port above, and one in the cockpit mounted high under the dodger drawing hot air out of the cabins. at anchor, we aim the fans to assist the breeze which ever way the wind is blowing from . the dodger fan is especially useful on hot airless days if the cockpit canvas has been wetted down.  

Ron20324

Have a fan that blows whoever is in the galley. If you put them on the bulkhead to the vee, make sure you can sit on the bench and lean on the bulkhead without hitting the fan.  

Hi everyone, Went down to the boat today, opened the forward hatch and noticed that the wind seemed to be blowing from the companionway opening forward and out the forward hatch. The opposite of how I expected it to flow. Assuming it wasn't a fluke it makes sense from a fluid dynamics standpoint because pressure and velocity are inversely correlated, so since the air has to move faster out the smaller forward hatch than it comes in through the wide companionway opening, that speed creates a lower pressure and the pressure delta drives the flow. Basically a venturi. So I ended up installing the fans at the aft end of the main salon, one next to the dome light right above the nav station and the other right above and behind the galley. I was kind of surprised how little air the fans actually move, they only move around 200 CFM (not much compared to a 12V radiator fan which moves 10 times that much air), but it makes up for it on efficient energy consumption (and is pretty quiet). Those radiator fans are 6+ amps. I'll take the boat out and see how the airflow works under sail on the water, hopefully it will continue to vent aft to forward. 'Dubs  

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So with a perfectly good boat already on the shore at Tahoe and a few weeks all by myself, what else is a man supposed to do except start building a new boat? As it happened I tried my hand at rowing, and found it immensely calming – much like I’ve heard cycling described by its fans – an introvert’s dream.  However the Mixer, at 12 feet and about 120 pounds, is a bit of hassle to get to the water. Worth it for sailing, but not for an impulse row.  I also have an Intex inflatable kayak – 80 bucks of Amazon (I know, I could have built a lovely Michalak Toto , I missed that trick). The Intex kayak gets more use than anything. I even use it after work sometimes to go for a paddle in the lagoon at Foster City, CA. I leave it in my car, I can blow it up in seconds, carry it to the water, hop in, and paddle my way to inner Zen. As it happens, I went for a paddle this evening, because the bridge across the bay was jammed up and I needed a Zen-recharge before getting my traffic-on.

So how about combining those things? A boat I could row, or sail, and would be light enough to carry, to put on the top of my SUV, or inside my wife’s minivan.  I do not want to deal with the DMV again this decade, so my vessel had to be small enough – less than 8 feet. So the choices: A plywood lapstrake tender, maybe an Oughtred design, a Michalak-designed dink (I already have the plans for Tween ), a nuthatch pram. I also have the plans for Storer’s Mk2 and Oz RV.

Long story short: the PDR is too big to carry, its just too wide. The prams are a shade ugly – not really my cup of tea. Lapstraking looks far too complicated for my video-game-generation attention span and physical skill levels. But Michalak - one of my all-time favorite human beings, by the way, and you can tell him that – happened to mention in his sales pitch for the Weevee that – and I quote: “I can't help but think that WeeVee was not suitable for sailing by anyone except the skateboard crowd.”

Well now you’re talking my language, Jim Michalak, I consider myself a firm member of the skateboard crowd (actually more of a snowboarder, but same thing). Anyway, with such a description as that, I was sold. 

The hardest part about building a Michalak is waiting for unspeakably slow plan delivery mechanism – the mail carrier. Seriously, is this how everything used to happen? How did you cope without everything being digital? An 8 day wait is simply beyond my tolerance level. I used the Tween plans to start on the rudder and leeboard (both turned out to be a different size, never mind, they’ll work).

When the plans arrived, I started immediately. I got the plywood home on the top of my SUV, somewhat against relevant vehicle code. I had it marked out within the half hour, did a terrible job with the jigsaw holding the sheets on a thigh, at one point resting a lose end on my forehead. Skill – epoxy cures all – a few little wavy bits don’t matter (see why I didn’t tackle the lapstrake now?). Within the first evening I had all the major panels cut out and the framing on.

I’d already cut the gunnels out of two 10 foot 4x1s. Weevee has an awesome I-Beam gunnel which I love. Check out the duckworks page to see more. The next day, I put the pieces together – I wired in some parts, but mostly used up a roll of duct tape to hold it all together (nod to Storer for that tip – works well – I only used wire on two very highly-stressed parts).

I’d seen an episode of “How Its Made” about making CLC canoes, and I’d seen them apply a very neat bead of thickened epoxy straight onto a plywood joint – none of this “wetting out” nonsense. I copied them using a pastry bag (thanks wifey!) and very exceptionally happy with the results. The seams on my Mixer were a long, drawn out, incredibly messy affair taking a whole weekend. On the Weevee, about 1.5 hours. I used 1 inch fiberglass tape – because it was only 8 bucks a roll from Amazon – but I used two layers on all inside seams. Outside I used the fiberglass cloth leftover from the Mixer job (I had plenty left over because of a brain-fart in the whole yards-versus-feet affair).

Outside the hull I also didn’t wet out first – I put on the glass then drenched it in resin, smoothing it as best I could. It all turned out drippy and runny, but the glass was firmly on, the bits all attached together, and I was happy – only 4 evenings I think to this point. I think I had this goal of building it in less than 20 hours, to less than 100 dollars. The hull just squeaked in under that, the rig took a few hours longer (the rudder and leeboard took a day or so each, I think). However, I decided early on I wasn’t even going to bother trying to “fair” it. I spent about 35 hours on my Mixer purely on what I termed “sanding and fairing” in my log – time wasted in my opinion – it looks rough as hell close up – but the thing is, I don’t care in the slightest. I decided for this boat I wasn’t going to paint it, just varnish it, warts and all. It even has the pencil lines marking out the stations visible on the bottom. To me it just adds character.

I thought long and hard about adding bulkheads and decks. Michalak’s hand-wavy “use foam blocks when sailing to avoid swamping” gave me some mild nightmares. I just didn’t want to add all that extra weight, and void the whole point of the boat. Instead, I made some cleats out of excess gunnel material. I bought two very nice 55L dry bags. I bulk out the dry-bags with balloons, fasten them tight, and lash them into the bow and stern. I tried it in my backyard pool, it works well.

I took it out rowing, and found that I had forgotten to add the skeg. Every bodily movement, voluntary or otherwise, caused the boat to change direction. The leverage applied by the oars versus the drag on the water is laughable – the whole boat will pivot easily around a single powerful oar-stroke. I decided to push on to hanging the rudder, I couldn’t figure out an easy way of attaching the skeg straight, and having it on at an angle is basically a lifetime of regret in the waiting. I didn’t put a sink-weight on the rudder, since on the mixer it doesn’t always hold it down, instead I put a cleat on the side of the rudder and I’ll cleat it up or down with a single line.

The centerboard went on next – quite easy – except for the cut right through the gunnel. The leeboard can double as a rowing seat, but obviously not as a sailing seat. A wet bum is in my future. Although, I did buy a floating cushion to help.

I was originally going to use the old 12 foot mast from my Mixer with a 55 square foot leg-o-mutton sprit sail. But when I put the boat in my pool and slotted the mast in place, the weight of the mast pulled the whole boat over on its side. With my 60 pound eldest son acting as ballast, it balanced ok, so I was more or less ok with it. A recent capsize of my Mixer has knocked some sense into me though, so I switched strategy and I’m starting with a tiny 8 foot mast and 21 square foot leg-o-mutton sprit sail. Even the skateboard crowd have rudimentary learning capabilities when given adequate stimuli.

So there we are. It fits on my car, I can lift it up and carry it around easily – although when hoisted on my shoulder its just wide enough to clang on that bone on the outside of the ankle, which ruins my Zen somewhat. Due to its insane instability, coupled with the evil genius that it clearly is, as a pun on the design name and due to the fact that it looks like a giant bug, I’ve called it Doctor Weevil.

And now the screw-ups. I’m including this, because there are many folks like me who haven’t really got any discernible woodworking skills or training, but who could – and should – find the courage to give it a go anyway.  Store-bought boats are too damn expensive, and its killing – or already killed – sailing. We need to fight back against this corporate growth-oriented profit-at-all-costs non-sense and educate people that with some effort, some determination and a little bit of peace and quiet, a person (man or woman, black or white, terrestrial or alien) can build a boat and have a great time on the water.

  • I didn’t put the spreaders in during construction – I don’t know why not, I think I forget then couldn’t be bothered to backtrack. I also took the temp form outa step too early. The excuse for this was to get the seams neater. Its about 2 inches narrower than it should be. On the positive side, I did the neatest saw-cuts of my whole life when trimming down the bottom to fit.
  • The mast partner hole in the bow pad was cut exactly one half-inch too far to the right. I don’t know how I did it, but I only noticed when I was squaring up the epoxy-covered, fiberglass-tape-goopy mess that holds the mast step in place. I couldn’t be bothered to backtrack and fix it, so I gooped it upright where it sat and lamented my mistake with a beer. I rationalize: the boat is called Doctor Weevil, you have to expect weird stuff like that.
  • The force of the gunnels pulling outwards on the sides, right at the ends of the hull, pulled the outer layer of ply away from the core. I only noticed when I was varnishing. I pumped as much thickened epoxy into the gaps as I could, and assume its fine.
  • I got medium-large amounts of epoxy resin on my arms and legs, gluing my luscious thick body hair into what looked like giant nose-booger-wipes. I did this the day before a rather important management meeting at which I had to appear sensible and make deep and thoughtful contributions about the strategy and direction of the business unit that I co-run. I only noticed the epoxy at lunch time (this is California, I wear shorts and a polo short every day). It wouldn’t come off at all. Well it would, but only with my actual skin, and I didn’t feel that deal was worth it. I didn’t mention it and neither did the executives. One can only give so much of a fuss about ones appearance when there’s a boat half built at home.

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