Portlights

[RobertMartin]

I am a L/A, and about to go cruising. I am replacing all my portlights at the moment. Is it worth having all of them being " opening portlights" or is that over kill??? There are 4 on each side of the boat (37 foot ).. As opening ones are more expense, i was just wondering if it was a waste of time....

Bobby aka Seawolf..
Freedom is the song of your soul..

[Gerry]

If you are going to warmer climes definitely yes but don't forget the mosquito nets.

[Mirelle]

I agree with that. (Same size boat, but have only 3 side). The mosquito nets cut down the air flow quite a lot, by the way. Use the sort of spring wire used for net curtains to make a hoop, and stuff it into the hole.

[ccscott49]

I have eight per side, all opening, great for ventilation, I agree about the mozzie nets. But, if the boat is to be coded for charter, you may have problems with openeing ports. But there are ways around it!

[Paulka]

If sailing to the med, or further south, definitely opening ones. All of them.
I still regret to have two of them fixed.

It's definitely worth the small extra price.

Have fun.

Paul