However, I feel the brand shouldn’t have bothered to claim its product has a low power draw.Īstoundingly lightweight and quiet, this fan saves plenty of power as well while exhibiting plenty of it, performance-wise.
That’s still acceptable considering other alternatives, and it pairs well with my 100Ah Li-ion battery, guaranteeing around 6 hours of continuous use. I was a little concerned about the power draw since I tested that it can draw as much as 3 amps on its highest setting. There’s a palpable difference in each mode, and this is one of my main gauges for a quality fan. I usually only alternate between medium and high, mostly high when the days get more humid. I love the control I get with the three-speed settings. This moves air like there’s no tomorrow, that much is certain, and I appreciate the fact that I can easily move it around. It allowed me to endure days that rarely dipped below 90-degrees Fahrenheit once during a trip to Indonesia. I often go for a great two-fan setup of the Boundless Breeze in my sailboat’s cabin, and I’ll just say that it beats plenty of other ventilation systems I’ve tried. This fan might be a little on the noisy side, but it’s unequaled by a lot of the other products featured here because of sheer performance and design alone. I’m saying this with the palpable cooling performance it guarantees in my cabin in mind. I have since confirmed that it only runs for as low as 5 watts, which is very cost-efficient in my book. Next to the engine, it’s virtually soundless.įor its size and amperage, it both saves space and power. Noise-wise, it meets my standards, as it’s the type of white noise fans produce that you warm up to before long. Its single-speed mode proves to be enough for cooling my mid-sized, to the point that it can rival most low-end ACs out there.Įven so, I would have preferred it to be adjustable, as it can be too strong at times. The other didn’t take long to mount on one side of my cabin, and I’m going to say it outright that I love the volume of air that this fan can move. I have two of these products and have one copy I keep as a free-stand fan that I can take anywhere in the boat with the help of extensions. If air movement is what you’re prioritizing in a marine fan, this product packs a lot of punch in that regard, while keeping its prices down. Moreover, I didn’t have a hard time finding the right spot for it in my boat because of the small size and the overall design, making it amenable to most sizes of boat cabins and berths. Still, it’s quieter than the louder components of my sailboat, especially if I put it next to the engine. It became more perceptible after a year of use. The fan itself is relatively quiet, but I can’t say the same for the motor. I wouldn’t bet on taking it with me to hotter zones out there, but four of these in my medium-sized cabin have saved me a handful of times in my trips to the Caribbean. It’s a decent performer, which is a real wonder for the money I paid for it. This item exceeded my expectations because it actually ticks a major factor I look for in marine fans: good air movement. It’s also worth noting that marine fans that come this cheap seldom deliver consistent cooling performance. With rust-proof fan guards and very minimal power draw, oscillating boat cabin fans are truly seaworthy products. That being said, I use this fan on more than one vessel since I seldom direct wire it, and it’s been a massive help over the years. The suction cups do a good job in keeping it in place, which is especially beneficial when the seas get rougher.
I like that I didn’t have to go through all the hassle of finding a mounting spot for it.
It’s not hard to find a spot for it because of the relatively compact size and portability. Take note that I tested it with only one fan connected to the said battery, even though I have two installed in my cabin and guest berth. I use deep cycle batteries for it, and it manages to last more than a day before recharging. It draws far less power than my other fans, especially the Hella ones I’ve been using for a long while. I can’t have enough of this aspect in my watercraft’s cabin and berth, where I and my guests usually take naps or hang out most of the time when cruising. I can safely say that almost any kind of Caframo fan immediately sets itself apart with its almost noiseless performance and minimal rattling. I’ve had fans made by equally recognized brands in the marine cabin fan market.
This 12-volt fan for boat enthusiasts remains a top choice for compact design, low power draw, and silent operation.
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