--- product_id: 2740520 title: "Marinco Solar Powered and Passive Vents" brand: "marinco" price: "€ 55.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2740520-marinco-solar-powered-and-passive-vents store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Lightweight at just 8 oz 3"H x 5.375"W x 6.75"L clam shell size Flexible PVC for marine durability Marinco Solar Powered and Passive Vents **Brand:** marinco **Price:** € 55.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Elevate your boat’s breathability—vent smart, sail smarter! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marinco Solar Powered and Passive Vents by marinco - **How much does it cost?** € 55.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2740520-marinco-solar-powered-and-passive-vents) ## Best For - marinco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted marinco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Space-Smart Dimensions:** Large clam shell vent (3"H x 5-3/8"W x 6-3/4"L) maximizes airflow without bulky height. - • **Versatile Installation:** Ideal for stern-mounted engine compartments or cabin ventilation with dorade boxes—adapt to your boat’s unique needs. - • **Featherlight Efficiency:** At only 8 ounces, it’s easy to install and won’t add unnecessary weight to your vessel. - • **Streamlined Ventilation:** Low-profile design avoids fouling lines or restricting crew movement—perfect for tight marine spaces. - • **Marine-Grade Flexibility:** Crafted from flexible PVC, built to withstand harsh marine environments without cracking or warping. ## Overview The Marinco Solar Powered and Passive Vent combines a compact, low-profile clam shell design with flexible PVC construction, delivering durable, lightweight ventilation solutions tailored for marine environments. Perfect for engine compartments or cabin airflow, it ensures optimal ventilation without compromising crew space or vessel aesthetics. ## Description ## Features - Ideal for ventilation needs where a taller vent would foul lines or restrict crew movement - Large clam shell dimensions: 3" H x 5-3/8" W x 6-3/4" L - Work well as stern mounted ventilators for engine compartment - Flexible PVC construction - Can be used for cabin ventilation with dorade boxes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Material | Flexible PVC | | Brand | Marinco | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 8.5 x 3 x 11.5 inches | | Color | White | | Style | Passive - Clam Shell Vent | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | UPC | 029086279049 029086275904 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00029086275904 | | Manufacturer | Marinco | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.96 x 9.84 x 3.11 inches | | Package Weight | 0.25 Kilograms | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.5 x 3 x 11.5 inches | | Brand Name | Marinco | | Country of Origin | Mexico | | Part Number | N10874 | | Size | Large | | Sport Type | Boating | ## Product Details - **Material:** Flexible PVC - **Brand:** Marinco - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8.5 x 3 x 11.5 inches - **Color:** White - **Style:** Passive - Clam Shell Vent - **Item Weight:** 8 ounces - **UPC:** 029086279049 029086275904 - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00029086275904 - **Manufacturer:** Marinco ## Images ![Marinco Solar Powered and Passive Vents - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nW+qntNrL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style Name** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Improved, redesigned upgrade, BUT, STILL CANNOT REPLACE MOTOR! *by P***G on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 28, 2019* Wow, total upgrade from the original Nicro Solar Day and Night Vent! When Marinco purchased the Nicro company and began selling Nicro’s vent under the Marinco name, Marinco engineers eventually realized they needed to completely redesign the vent. Note, Marinco has been purchased by Brunswick. Marinco’s new design makes it possible to change the battery pack (4 smaller batteries wrapped together) from within the cabin without having to take the whole thing apart from the top. However, re-soldering the wires to the battery pack is required. The new solar panel is about 1/3 larger. The deck opening is slightly larger in diameter. The new motor is more powerful, and the fan blades do not have to be switched out to change the direction of the air flow. Instead, there is a switch that simply reverses the motor spin. Also, there is a very small light underneath with on/off switch for looking at switch position. The light is very faint, though. I think it better serves as a partial indicator of whether the batteries or motor have gone bad. Time will tell whether the motor will last much longer than the ridiculously cheap and low quality ($2) motor that Nicro was using that caused so much angst over the years. The last motor on my Nicro Solar vent only worked for about six months, and there was not a readily available replacement, nor could a new motor be installed without having to cut the motor housing apart and make a screwy repair with hot glue. There was a repair kit for the original model, but the same removal/installation problem existed. Thus, owners usually had to buy a whole new solar vent. I was forced to buy whole new solar units about 5 times in as many years. Unfortunately, Marinco repeated Nicro’s policy of not making it feasible or even possible to replace the motor. Worse, there is not even a repair kit available for the new solar vent. That is a huge negative that will hurt Marinco’s/Brunswick’s reputation and again force customers to have to purchase a whole new unit - perhaps worse because the new unit costs so much more than the original design. Hopefully Marinco will address this continued problem by upgrading the unit further to make it possible to replace the motor - and actually provide the replacement. How about it, Marinco?When I installed the new model, I discovered that the large donut shaped gasket that goes between the boat deck and the main vent structure has too large of an inner dimension. Thus, when screwing on the unit to the deck flange, the gasket is forced to stick out into the open air. The only way to prevent the gasket from moving out is to glue it to the deck first. Also, the deck flange is too deep. It protrudes a couple of inches into the cabin. There is a second flange that attaches from below, but it cannot be used because the upper flange extends so far down. The vent itself extends about three inches below. Watch out for your head. Marinco needs to provide a thickly padded ring to go around it to protect your head. One more problem is that the installation instructions are bare minimal. Marinco did not even put diagrams in to show how the pieces and gaskets are placed. I highly recommend using a lot of sealant in the deck hole and under the large gasket. Do not seal the on top of the gasket because it would prevent you from removing the vent if needed. I called Marinco about all of the above. Marinco (which, again, is now owned by Brunswick) is very aware of consumer complaints regarding the motor. However, it is still the company’s policy to make people buy a whole new solar unit instead of designing the unit to be able to have a new motor put in. After all, the little motors would only cost customers a few dollars - whereas a whole new solar unit is closer to $200. Much more money to be made. There is a two year warranty from the manufacturer. Fortunately, Amazon makes it very easy to show proof and date of purchase. Wow, I spent four hours calling and writing about this solar vent. Sure hope my efforts help. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works like I expected it to *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 15, 2021* I'm not sure why folks complain so much about this fan. If you can't figure out how to install this thing from the included instructions, you probably ought to have someone else do it for you. Come on, it's not that hard and most of it is intuitive anyway. Also, this thing isn't an exhaust fan, not designed to suck up cats and other small animals; it's just to keep some air movement in the boat (well, that's where I'm using it). Granted, the light isn't much, but I didn't buy it for that. Actually, it adds a little bit of light in the darkest part of my cabin, right over the head. It's been going strong for several months. Will it last for a really long time? Probably not and I wish it was less expensive, but there aren't many alternatives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Needs FULL sun. *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 13, 2022* Needs FULL sun or it doesn't work. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2740520-marinco-solar-powered-and-passive-vents](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2740520-marinco-solar-powered-and-passive-vents) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*