Saare Yachts GT2 Vent Deck

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1. Closing Mechanism
-Lock System Type: 3 Positions Shifter
-Open/Close Procedure: Twist knob to shift setting (fully open, half open and close)
2. Seal
-Weatherproof: There is a 0.84" high incline nylon surface plate designs for collecting water to run off and away from the open vent. This incline nylon surface plate also protects the surface of the yacht from being damage.
-No direct access: The seal cover prevents direct access of water into the cabin. Meaning water will have to flow under the seal cover and fill up the 0.84" high incline nylon surface plate in order for it to access the vent leading to the cabin.
-Air and waterproof: There is a top and bottom o-rings design groove specific for air compression.
-Splashes proof: In addition to the "No direct access,” the vent cover has eight drain tunnels that help prevent any collecting water from power wash.
3. Vent Cover
-Specification: The vent cover can withstand a max. force of 700lb with 0.088" deformation and an avg. force of 300lb with 0.055" deformation. (See analysis pictures).
4. Manufacturable
-Pro: Few Parts | Easy assemble | Parts are manufacturable | Mass production is cost effective
-Con: Some parts may have medium complication manufacturing | Single to few production is expensive
4. Installation
-Installation: Installation requires nothing more than one Phillip or flathead screwdrivers.
5. Air Flow
-Air flow: The maximum airflow is limited by the wind speed, outside temperature and pressure. What does this mean? This mean that this system is not a steady airflow system; there is nothing to control the air velocity coming in. Can control amount of air entering with the three setting.
6. Dimensions
-Dimensions: Reference from Vetus vent, screws and springs design are reference from McMaster Carr
7. Design
-Design: A similar classical look to the Vetus vent.
8. Soft Requirement
-Materials: Nylon seals, aluminum (or stainless steel) plates, spring and screws, rubber o-rings and knob handle
*Note that test analysis is done using aluminum 6061 T6. The Saare Yachts GT2 Vent Deck is very similar to the original design (Saare Yachts GT1 Vent Deck). The only differences are the Saare Yachts GT2 Vent Deck has a different lock mechanism and addition it has few parts required.