Vent fan for galley in 396

[thatchh]

Hello all,
I recently installed a vent fan and duct system for the stove in my 2004 396.( this is the one with the dinette layout.) I used a cheap inline bilge blower and good quality flexible hose. I chose a closable heat system type intake so I can close it off when not in use. I installed a little rocker switch above the microwave so it wasn't right over the cooktop. I used the electric feed for the front cabin DVD, which no one uses anymore. Between removing the microwave, and the back panel in the forward cabin closet, I had very good access to install the wiring and ducting. There was ample room beside and behind the microwave. The inline fan takes up a lot less space than a squirrel cage blower. I mounted it high so that any water that might come in through the exhaust vent would run back out. It's a little noisy, but not too bad. Sorry, most of the pictures are showing sideways. Maybe somebody can tell me how to fix that.
A couple of tips for this kind of project: I measured where I thought the exhaust vent hole should go, then I pulled a screw out of the rub rail and ran a small drill through that screw hole to the inside to give me a reference point. After you cut a hole in the hull, seal it thoroughly. Particularly if there is Balsa Coring which should not get wet.

[RGrew176]

Nice job.

[Viper]

Looking good. Did you run the hose higher than the outside vent then down hill to it? It's preferable to do it so that way so any water getting in there will simply run out rather than collect inside.

[bud37]

Nice job, attention to detail is very evident......that vent fan is a great idea and upgrade...

[DanM]

Nice, well organized installation.

[650Guy]

Excellent idea!!! Nicely done as well!!