Description

VETUS Donald 2 Hose Vent
Ensure optimal airflow and protect your vessel from moisture, mold, and stale air with the VETUS Donald 2 Hose Vent, a premium solution in marine ventilation. Designed for discerning boat owners who demand both high performance and lasting quality, this cowl ventilator is an essential piece of equipment for maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment below deck. The iconic “Donald” design from VETUS is renowned for its efficiency and durability, making it a trusted choice for sailors and motorboat enthusiasts worldwide. It effectively channels fresh air into cabins, engine rooms, and other enclosed spaces while providing a robust barrier against water ingress.
The Superiority of Silicone Construction
The VETUS Donald 2 sets itself apart with its advanced material construction. Silicone rubber is an inorganic synthetic material. While silicone rubber looks and feels like organic rubber, it has a completely different structure to other elastomers. This unique structure gives silicone rubber a very flexible feel as well as providing a material that has very small changes in dynamic characteristics over a wide range of temperatures. This ensures reliable performance whether you are navigating tropical heat or arctic cold. Silicone has a typical service temperature range between –100 °C and +200 °C. Silicone rubber has many excellent mechanical qualities, but its greatest advantage is that it will not discolour in UV light. This means your VETUS vent will maintain its pristine appearance and structural integrity for years, resisting the degrading effects of constant sun exposure that cause lesser materials to crack, fade, and become brittle.
Intelligent and Practical Design
Every aspect of the Donald 2 Hose Vent has been engineered for user convenience and robust functionality. The cowl ventilators are designed for maximum convenience; they can revolve a full 360 degrees to catch the wind from any direction and are completely removable for easy cleaning or storage. Best of all, no tools are required for adjustment or removal. The intuitive ring nut system can be easily loosened and tightened by hand, making on-the-fly adjustments simple and quick. Both the ring nuts and the corresponding mating deck flanges are constructed from durable, hard plastic, ensuring a secure and long-lasting installation on your deck.
For even greater versatility and control over your boat´s ventilation, the VETUS Donald 2 can be enhanced with optional accessories. A Monel mosquito screen can be fitted to keep insects out while allowing air to flow freely. Additionally, a high-quality stainless steel (AISI 316) cover plate can be supplied as an option, allowing you to completely close off the cowl ventilator during rough seas or for long-term storage, providing a watertight seal.
Attributes:
Vents
Specifications:
* Material: Silicone
* Ring: Ø 75 mm