ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION

CALCULATION WORKSHEET
Manufacturer:
Boat Model:

Date:
Inspector:

Compartment Sections:
(general description of section)

Data Input Fields

(all units in inches)

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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Cu. In.
Cu. In.
Cu. In.
Cu. In.
Cu. In.
Cu. In.
Cu. In.
Cu. In.

Gross Compartment Volume:

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.

0.00

Cu. Ft.

Allowable Deductions From Gross Volume:

(only permanently installed standard equipment may be deducted)

Smallest Engine(s)
Battery(s) (one per engine)
Fuel Tank(s) - Gals
Water Tank - Gals
Waste Tank - Gals

0.00
0.0
0.0

Net Compartment Volume:

Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
Cu. Ft.
0.00

Ventilation System as Installed:

Open area of intake:
Intake Ducts:
number:
diameter:
Open area of exhaust:
Exhaust Ducts:
number:
diameter:
Blower(s):
number:
diameter:
(at least one per
cfm rating:
propulsion engine)

Cu. Ft.

Vent Openings Quick Reference

Sq. In.

Opening Size

Sq. In.

Sq. In.

1 - 3"
1 - 4"
2 - 3"
1 - 3" & 1 - 4"
2 - 4"

7.1
12.6
14.2
19.7
25.2

Reductions of Blower Rated Capacity:

Ducting
Ducting Bends
Louver or Clamshell
Screen - 1/4" mesh

Standard Deductions
4 Cylinder Engine
3.0 Cu.Ft.
6 Cylinder Engine
3.5 Cu.Ft.
8 Cylinder Engine 5L.
4.5 Cu.Ft.
8 Cylinder Engine > 5L.
5.5 Cu.Ft.
24/27 Series Battery
0.5 Cu.Ft.
Deep Cycle Battery
0.8 Cu.Ft.
Fuel/Water/Waste Tanks
.134 cu.ft./gal
6 Gal. Portable Fuel Tank
0.8 Cu.Ft.

2% per ft. of length

10% each bend
20%.
10%.

Net Volume not >

20 cu. ft.
65 cu. ft.
80 cu. ft.
300 cu. ft.
700 cu. ft.

Standard Duct Sizes

Diameter

2.5"
3"
3.5"
4"
5"

Cross Sectional Area

4.9 sq. in.

7.1 sq. in.
9.6 sq. in.
12.6 sq. in.
19.6 sq. in.