Boat Cabin Ventilation - Hatch Wind Scoop

Passive hatch ventilation

Turn changing breeze into four-way cabin airflow

Breeze Bandit's four-panel, four-chamber shape is built to catch wind as it shifts around the boat, without a powered fan.

The fit check is quick: measure the hatch opening, pick secure snap locations, and confirm a halyard or supporting line is available above it.

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Breeze Bandit four-way wind scoop installed over a sailboat hatch
Breeze Bandit 4-way wind scoop

Purpose-built hatch scoop

Breeze Bandit four-way wind scoop

One product, one clear fit check: it is about 6 feet tall with a 17 x 17 inch bottom and is listed for hatches up to 21 x 21 inches or 24 x 18 inches.

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Measure and rig it before the first hot night

Measure the hatchManufacturer fit guidance covers openings up to 21 x 21 inches or 24 x 18 inches; confirm the actual clear opening and surrounding hardware.
Plan the upper supportTwo loops attach to a halyard or line above the hatch. A bungee or short rope is used to control sway.
Place the four snapsThe lower corners fasten around the hatch with the supplied snaps and screws. Check the substrate and avoid hidden wiring before drilling.
Stow it dryThe scoop is PU-coated 210D polyester and includes a storage pouch. Dry and inspect it before packing away.
Overall height About 6 ft
Bottom footprint About 17 x 17 in
Listed hatch fit Up to 21 x 21 in or 24 x 18 in
Included Wind scoop, four snaps and screws, storage pouch

The Breeze Bandit kit

Review the Breeze Bandit listing, then measure the hatch and support points before installation.

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