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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Sep 20, 2011 - 6:54pm
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Ted,
I've looked at that photo of the 146 next to the 131 a bunch of times over the years, but never really noticed the funnel-shaped cover over the 146's starboard-side charthouse port!
It sure looks like that device would be a wind/air vent to the charthouse, although I didn't think those ports were meant to open. They did have flip-up covers inside to block light (as I'm sure you already know).
I wouldn't think it'd be too difficult to remove the glass in the ports, though. The "funnel" cover would seem to be a great idea to get air into the charthouse, particularly while underway.
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ducati650
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 Posted on: Sep 21, 2011 - 5:22am
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I could be totally wrong but somewhere I remember reading that the radar scope electronics ran hot and was located in the area of that port. The reference was that the scoop was added to try to direct more air to help cool the electronics. Again, i could be totally mixed up and don't want to spread misinformation but this seems sort of reasonable to me.
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Sep 21, 2011 - 3:18pm
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The windows on the chart house sides opened Drew. They were hinged at the top like the blackout panels were. Two clamps at the bottom held them shut.
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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Sep 21, 2011 - 8:48pm
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Thanks, Jeff -- didn't know that before!
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