Big E,

It can be done! But I think you would need dogs about every four inches to keep the leaks unknown. Being one that doesn't see offshore work in his future, I opted for some 3" dorade vents. The 4-inchers would let in much more air but look HUGE on our little boats. Between the hatches, dorades and fans to blow the stink and heat away I'm hoping to be cool. Actually, I'm just hoping to be on the water away from the phones!

I agree with Ebb's hiden statement about the cabin sides being flimsy. Again, I'll just be a laker and not a salty, offshore sailor, but I've thought many times that the cabin sides could easily, and should be reinforced.

You could go to Wally Bryant's site for another option of venting the deadlites. He's got alot of good ideas for upgrades that he has done to his C&C landfall.

There's many differing opinions and ideas as to what is acceptable. What suits your needs best is the correct one for you. I, for one, will be watching to see what you do. I learn alot from the work of others.

Tony G