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Goiot 49.42

Escape Hatches Recalled

Four French catamaran builders are reaching out to owners whose boats may have faulty Goiot escape ports.

The original dorade vent was invented for the yacht Dorade, designed by Olin Stephens and still going strong today. The tall vent stands well above deck; because of its height, the vent’s box only has to absorb and remove rain and spray, which isn’t a problem because the box’s drain holes are large and more than adequate.

Deck Hatches: Proper Ventilation

When it comes to proper ventilation below, this venerable yachting scribe insists that double-­opening hatches and good old dorade vents are the only way to go.

Goiot 49.42

Escape Hatches Recalled

Four French catamaran builders are reaching out to owners whose boats may have faulty Goiot escape ports.

The original dorade vent was invented for the yacht Dorade, designed by Olin Stephens and still going strong today. The tall vent stands well above deck; because of its height, the vent’s box only has to absorb and remove rain and spray, which isn’t a problem because the box’s drain holes are large and more than adequate.

Deck Hatches: Proper Ventilation

When it comes to proper ventilation below, this venerable yachting scribe insists that double-­opening hatches and good old dorade vents are the only way to go.

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