Dorade box replacement

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crieders

Time to replace the dorade boxes
Some people have used the Nicro solar replacement, which does not look like much.
And others have suggested Vetus, Plastimo etc
Naturally I would like not to have to drill new holes and to use my old cowl vents that i carefully repainted with white enamel inside and gold leaf paint on the outside (never tarnishes that way)
Is the opening to the cabin 3 1/2 ?
Some of the options are no longer made. Wonder if anyone has done this recently?
Cliff Rieders, c34 tall rig, 1990, hull #1022

Stu Jackson

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Stu Jackson, C34 IA Secretary, #224 1986, "Aquavite"  Cowichan Bay, BC  Maple Bay Marina  SR/FK, M25, Rocna 10 (22#) (NZ model)

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waughoo

My replacement is shown in the 2nd link provided.  I went with Vetus boxes and chinook vents.  I considered the larger deck penetration but I elected not to.  After living with the install for a bit, I cant see the hole enlarging to have been worth the effort.
Alex - Seattle, WA
91 mk1.5 #1120
Std rig w/wing keel
Universal M35
Belafonte