vent covers

JohnSK · Post by **JohnSK** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:04 pm

Xanthus is having her topsides painted and will no doubt look splendid as a result.
What will let her down is refitting the old "parson's hat" vent covers. These are white plastic which is yell owing. Does anyone have a source of new ones? I have thoght of stainless but the random distribution against the white topsides will make the boat look as if it has smallpox

Folly Reach · Post by **Folly Reach** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:10 pm

Hi John.

The early 31's had them made of copper pressed out of a mould and painted to match the hull. I fitted stainless ones when I owned Venator, would there be any merit in getting your fittings spray painted and low bake oven 'cooked'. I am sure a motor trade bodyshop would be able to do this for you.

Regards

Ian

Scott Pett · Post by **Scott Pett** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:41 pm

Mine are GRP mouldings.

I rubbed them down and sprayed them with Halford's finest acrylic automotive paint.

I'll let you know how long it lasts in a year or so

Cheers,
S