Anyone have experience with this solar fan unit?

[1911tex]

Marinco Day/Night Solar Vent

Keep fresh air moving through you boat day and night with Marinco's Day / Night Solar Vent. Features: Built-in on / off fan switch, LED lights and intake/exhaust switch accessible from inside the cabin for ease of use Circulates fresh air in boat

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The reason I ask: The negative responses to competitive products are rampant.
Thanks !

 

[Slick470]

I haven't used that model, but I have used the solar only version and it has worked as advertised.

I have also heard that the day/night version can have battery longevity issues.

 

[David Grimm]

Yes, purchased one last year to replace the existing broken unit. Not much technology in it. The brushes wear out in the motor and there is no finding a replacement. It looks fancy and workes ok as a vent.

 

[1911tex]

I think during the hot summer months, when at the dock and hooked up to 110, I will have the outlet switch on and leave a fan on low power in the cabin. Just don't like leaving any power on in the boat when away, except for the automatic bilge pump.

 

[Slick470]

We didn't have any ventilation in our boat and it was always really stuffy and a bit funky when we came to the boat. After installing one of them in a 30 footer, it made a big difference. I'm sure if we added a second one it would be even better.

 

[Tin Kicker]

I have two of the competing fans which were removed to put computer fans in the boats' existing vents. As Slick470 wrote, they definitely make a difference. They'll need new mounting screws and a rubber base gasket (silicone sheet from Home Depot plumbing aisle should work) and can be yours for the cost of shipping. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I1D4S9C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

pm me if you want them.

This is one before removal when re-glazing the hatch:

 

[1911tex]

Thank you folks!

 

[racushman]

I've been using this model with good luck: https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Solar...458376&sprefix=marine+solar+ve,aps,215&sr=8-3

Used this model to replace a 4" Nicro that had failed. So far so good. Solid unit.