Lack of fresh air is one of the main causes of mould, corrosion and rotting below deck. Therefore, good ventilation is of crucial importance for the condition of a boat. For this purpose, there are various types of deck vents, which have long been tried and tested in sailing and yachting. The watertight Dorade ventilator, consisting of a cowl and a Dorade box, is probably the best known among them. A mushroom vent is resistant to rain and spray when opened and is ideal as additional ventilation for WC and galley, for example. Very high airflow is guaranteed by rotary ventilators. The ball-bearing vent is turned by the wind, and the resulting negative pressure pulls the internal air to the outside. Some models of this type are also suitable as exhaust hoods for ovens. Gooseneck vents or goosenecks are often used for tank ventilation or for permanent ventilation of engine rooms or chain lockers. We offer all types of ventilation systems for commercial ships, traditional ships and classic yachts in proven quality.
Ventilation
Elegant, very robust wind scoop from the British manufacturer DAVEY. The vent is made of heavy cast bronze, cleanly hand-polished. Supplied complete with deck fitting, cover and bronze key.
Long-oval "big-mouth" cowl vent made from sheet stainless steel. Polished on the outside, painted white on the inside.Comes complete with stainless steel deck fitting (D = 160 mm) and screw-on cover.Deck fittings are also available separately.
The dorade boxes made of polished stainless steel (AISI 316) drain off penetrating water via the cowl vents and can be sealed completely watertight using the internal mushroom ventilator. Suitable for a maximum deck thickness of 25 mm. VETUS adapter flanges are available on request for greater thicknesses.
Flange and cover with O-ring seal.Polished A4 stainless steel finish.A spring clip key for opening and closing is available as an accessory.
This vent, fashioned like a shell and made of polished bronze, screws into the deck.Can be mounted horizontally or vertically on deck or on the superstructure.A cross piece in the opening keeps spray and rainwater from flowing under the hood.
This elegant vent is made from A4 stainless steel precision casting, polished on the outside, painted white inside.A threaded flange is screwed to the deck. The vent is able to rotate and is detachable.
Dorade box kit made from solid teak, for self-mounting. Avaialble cut to fit, sanded, with drilled holes, brass fasteners and bungs.Designed for ventilators with flange diameters up to 150 mm. Base 405 x 175 mm, height 135 mm.Cover 335 x 165 mm. For the inside flat vent of this kit we recommend the size 1 of the mushroom ventilator 1835-001 under "suitable items" down below. The ventilators shown in the photos are only an installation sample. The ventilators are not supplied with the dorade box and must ne ordered separately.
Cowl vent with a round opening. Made from polished cast brass, with polished or chromed surface.The cowl vent is placed on the deck flange and secured with a screw knurl. The deck flange has a diameter of 112 mm.
Low-profile hood vent, made from polished or chromed brass, for mounting on the hull.Available in two sizes.Mounting using three M6 threaded blind holes.
Popular and proven ventilation scoops made of durable white silicone rubber with red painted on the inside. The deck flanges and the screw rings are made of white hard plastic.The hoods can be rotated and removed by the screw ring.Silicone rubber is a very flexible synthetic material that can withstand temperatures between -100°C and + 200°C. It is resistant to UV light and does not discolor, so the cowl will always look like new.Product history:The LIBEC (Silikon) model replaces the older JERRY2 (PVC) model.The CHINOOk (Silikon) model replaces the older TOM2 (PVC) model.The SAMOEN (Silikon) model replaces the older YOGI2 (PVC) model.
Low-profile simple hood vent, made from stainless steel plate, for mounting on the deck or side of the hull.We recommend mounting it on a black plastic deck flange with sealant and a 75 mm gland.
Made of polished brass. Ring with 6 countersunk holes. Lid closes with a wide contact surface without a seal.
Popular and proven ventilation scoop made of durable white silicone rubber with red painted on the inside. The deck flange and the screw ring are made of white hard plastic.The hood can be rotated and removed by the screw ring.Silicone rubber is a very flexible synthetic material that can withstand temperatures between -100°C and + 200°C. It is resistant to UV light and does not discolor, so the cowl will always look like new.The TRAMON (silicone) model replaces the DONALD2 (PVC) model.Supplied without closure cap.
Classic wide-oval cowl vent made of soft PVC. White on the outside, red on the inside. Available in two sizes: with 76 mm (3") or 102 mm (4") air outlet.Supplied with a simple deck flange (outer diameter 125mm/150mm) made of white plastic with sealing cap. The lower end of the vent is pressed into the deck flange and snaps into place.
Cap zu close the flange ob the cowl vent 1835-...Available with polished or chromed surface.
Strong, thick walled, very robust gooseneck. May be used as cable fairlead or as ventilation.Made from cast sturdy bronze,tumbled with matte finish.
The dorade boxes made of tough plastic drain off any water ingress via the cowl vents and can be sealed completely watertight using the integrated mushroom vent made of stainless steel (AISI 316). Suitable for corresponding VETUS cowl vent models made of silicone or stainless steel.Note: The boxes do not fit VETUS cowl vent models with a screw-on plastic ring which are named with the suffix "S" (SAMOEN-S/CHINOOK-S/LIBEC-S/TRAMON-S).The dorade boxes are supplied without cowl vents.
Exceptionally heavy and thick-walled vent, made in a small casting workshop in northern Italy.Traditional nautical piece in a round or oval design with matte-polished finish.The sand-casting process by hand creates a finish that, with the production structure, leaves no visible holes, dents, or cavities.Included is a round deck flange (diameter = D3) onto which the vent can be screwed and which can be mounted with three strong knurled thumb screws.A vent that can outlive many a ship!
Flat vent made from polished, cast brass.There are two M6 screw bolts and nuts supplied for mounting.Available surfaces are: highly polished brass and chrome.
Beautiful, heavy clam-shell vent. Traditionally sand-cast brass, with a high-gloss polish. Intended for horizontal or vertical mounting on deck or on superstructure. A straight cross piece in this design keeps all wetness from flowing under the hood.
Rotating stainless steel vent that can also be used as a gas vent for all opening types, protected against backdrafts and supports the correct draft of the chimney.The (folding) extraction fan runs on ball bearings and is propelled by the wind.The flange is made of a light DURAL-INOX alloy. Available is also a version 240 C with a square ground plate (330 x 330mm) for profiles of 200 x 200mm up to 250 x 250mm. The enclosed attachment bolts allow mounting on pipes of varying diameters.Output data based on 3 beaufort wind velocity (10 kn).
Mushroom vent with flat and round cover in classic yacht design made from robust cast bronze.Closes watertight, size 130 mm with rubber seal glued in.Surface: tumbled matt finish.The vent with the diameter of 105 mm is also available as hinged vent: in the open position the cover slides sideways, enabling the air to enter better.This also stops lines and sheets from getting caught too easily.
This maintenance-free suction fan, which is powered by the wind according to the Flettner principle, achieves a very high air flow rate. It is rainproof and smooth running. Proven for over 35 years!Construction of aluminum sheet (1 mm thick) with stainless steel axle and two dust-proof, smooth-running ball bearings.The ventilation capacity is specified for a wind speed of 4.5 m/sec.An stick-on flange for flat roofs must be ordered separately.On request, this ventilator is also available with pipe sockets 125 mm or 200 mm.
Stainless-steel continuous fan.Under the cover sits a mushroom vent that can be closed from inside to form a watertight seal. With mosquito screen and plastic counterflange for inside.Perfect drainage.
Functional, flat stainless steel vent with strong bell-shaped cover and glued-in rubber seal. The deck part is made of 0.8 mm thick stainless steel sheet. A stainless steel mosquito net is integrated into the bottom part.A plastic cover conceals the deck opening from the inside (installation height 25 mm) and is also available as a spare part.The fan can be closed watertight from the outside by turning the cover or from the inside by turning the hand wheel.This vent is well suited for installation in a Dorade box.
This vent, powered only by the wind, is based on an invention by the German airplane pioneer Anton Flettner from the early Twenties.Developed further and optimised by the manufacturer with the aide of computer based flow models, a vent with the highest ventilation capacity possible, came into being. Characteristics: aerodynamic ventilation wheel and body made from UV resistant PP plastic, axle and encapsulated bearing made from stainless steel. Long-lived, maintenance free at very smooth running and little weight. Very simple mounting, the necessary diameter of the roof opening is 100mm. Type TCX-GE: with pipe socket (length 130 mm) for an intake manifold with an inner diameter of 100 mm for the ventilation of remote rooms. Colour: black.These FLETTNER vents are not only suitable for ships or boats, but also for all types of vehicles and stationary ventilation tasks in houses, huts and containers. Suction capacity: approx. 60 m³ air/h at 32 km/h wind speed.
The wind-driven Flettner TCX-2 rotary ventilator draws the stagnant air out of the interior and thus ensures a permanent air exchange and fresh room air. It is suitable for the ventilation of ships and boats and for all types of vehicles, as well as for the permanent ventilation of houses, tiny houses, cabins and containers. The principle of the fan is based on an invention by the German aeronautical engineer Anton Flettner from the 1920s. The manufacturer has redeveloped and optimized the TCX-2 fan. With the help of computer-aided flow models, a high performance fan with many advantages for a wide range of applications has been created:Aerodynamic fan head and base made of white, highly UV-resistant PP plasticShaft and encapsulated bearing made of stainless steel, durable, maintenance-free, very quiet runningVenting capacity approx. 60 cubic meters of air/h at 32 km/h wind speedSimple installation (see also installation videos)Supplied complete with lockable ventilation rosette.For installation on the deck superstructure, wheelhouse roof or vehicle roof, designed for a maximum deck thickness of 10 mm. A circular cut-out with a diameter of 100 mm is required for installation, the inner part and the fan are screwed together with a screw. A pre-glued neoprene rubber seal ensures tightness.For decks and roofs with inner cladding, insulation or double walls, an individually shortenable extension adapter (25 mm to 150 mm) is available, which covers the opening in the inner cladding. A circular cut-out of 186 mm (centered with the deck cut-out) is required in the cladding. The adapter, shortened to the thickness of the inner lining, is inserted from the inside and simply clicked into the counter ring on the inside of the deck. Finally, the ventilation rosette is clicked into the adapter on the outside of the cladding.
Particularly flat mushroom ventilator, turned from solid brass. The fan is attractive due to its dainty dimensions, yet it is very robustly made so that it is tread-proof on deck when closed.
Lockable deck ventilator in flat design, made of solid cast bronze, hand-polished surface.Manufactured by the traditional British company DAVEY London.Locked with a strong toggle screw.The small version 1454-075 has a spherical cap, the other two sizes have a flatter shape.
Simple ontinuous ventilator for above deck mounting, with a cover made from stainless steel and inner section from transparent plastic.Translucent, water-proof, not lockable. 1819-002 without counter flange.
This heavy deck vent made of hand-polished cast bronze provides additional light below deck thanks to its glass insert. It can be closed completely watertight from below with a strong toggle screw or from above with a square spindle.
High construction made of cast bronze, hand polished. With rubber seal, water-tight.
Robust bronze ventilator with polished surface. Closure with strong threaded screw connection. The high rim prevents the ingress of splash water.Depth 10 mm.
This solar ventilator is unavailable for an indefinite period. We are currently working to source a qualitatively equivalent replacement product.Automatic vent for aeration and venting using solar power.This vent allows safe, permanent air circulation without tappinginto the onboard power system.Integrated solar cells with 1.2 V / 600 m Ah storage battery for day and night use.The vent can be closed manually.Stainless-steel cover, plastic body.Function switch on the inside.
Aluminium rotating vent, enamelled in dark grey or copper brown.Good throughput despite small dimensions makes it ideal for permanent ventilation onboard or at home.Smooth running, thanks to a vibration-free oil-bath housing,Not intended for combustion gases.Available in two colours: dark grey or copper brown.
Effective ventilator, made entirely of stainless steel, runs on double ball bearings.Rain-tight through its closed construction.
High sided mushroom vent made from strong cast bronze.The high edge stops white water on deck from entering.The convex cover is designed with little overhang in order not to catch loose sheets or lines, when closed.Surface: tumbled matt finish.
Extra small design for sailing dinghies and small cruisers made from cast bronze. The vent is mounted flush on deck.The cover closes tight when shut.Surface: tumbled matt finish.
Bronze, tumbled matt finish.Extra low level design with large diameter for ideal air transport.
Compact, powerful fan (diameter 150 mm) of the proven "Turbo" series from HELLA.Quiet running quality motor with long service life. The fan housing is made of impact-resistant plastic, the propeller of soft plastic. In front of the guard grille is a two-speed switch for 70 or 95 litres of air output per second.The unit can be mounted upright, suspended or sideways. Can be aligned and locked on all sides. With 1.4 m connection cable. Power consumption 6.5 W.For on-board voltage 12 volts, the black model is also available for 24 volts.
Attractive, very heavy ventilator grate (hit and miss ventilator) of sand-cast brass from DAVEY London.Available in handpolished brass or brass chrome-plated.Material thickness 4 mm, entire weight 630 g!
Rectangular vent, cleanly made from stainless steel plate.Comes with or without stainless steel screen.
Stable ventilator rosette with strong gills made from cast brass for flush mounting.The surface is polished.Weight: 492 g.
Oval hit and miss ventilator for letting air in. Made of plate brass (material depth 1 mm), pressed.Polished or chromed finish.
Round stainless steel gill plate. Available in various diameters.A matching rain-repellent, semi-circular cover cap is available as an accessory.
Rain repelling, semicircular cap of punched and polished plate stainless steel.Matches stainless steel louvre ventilator.
Rectangular vent plate, square design with square holes. Made from plate brass, polished surface.
Beautifully designed, round ventilation grill, made from malleable cast brass by the traditional British manufacturer DAVEY.Available in polished brass.
Ventilation slide made from A2 stainless steel with a black plastic ball handle.
Heavy-duty stainless steel slotted vent made of polished A4 stainless steel (AISI 316). Precision-cast strong body with welded-in fins. Well suited for covering ventilation ducts on board. The smaller version is suitable for opening with a diameter of 3 inches (76 mm), the larger version for 4 inch (102 mm) openings.Installation height 10 mm, countersunk holes with a diameter of 4.2 mm.
Round ventilation rosette. Made from brass plate. Polished or nickel plated finish.
Rectangular backing plate.Stainless steel, plate depth 1 mm.
Rectangular backing plate for air registers.Plate brass 1 mm. Polished finish.
A round slider with an elegant, timeless look, made in England by the traditional manufacturer DAVEY. Supplied in polished brass or stainless steel, this simple slider can be integrated into both traditional and modern ship interiors. Can be closed vertically.
Rectangular, closing.Stainless steel, plate depth 1 mm.Matching backing plates are available.
