J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Engine Compartment vents at stern

Uh oh....

My boat had two cowls in the back. One was connected to some kind of electric fan, the other disconnected. The blower never worked, so I removed it and all the hose materials. Now both cowls just vent into the space behind the engine panel.

Does the engine compartment need some kind of active ventilation? It's not like it's air tight, and the path of the hoses is still open.

Thanks,

Ryan Pierce
Tesara, #337