Good fans are a necessity when you're cruising in a hot climate. But which one will give you the most air movement for the fewest amps?
Summary
If you're cruising in the tropics, you'll want to know the best fans for living on a boat in hot weather. My choice is the Caframo, 12-volt, cage-free fan. It moves the most air using the fewest amps.
This fan offers three mounting options, giving you maximum flexibility. We found that it lasted about five years with nearly continuous use in a very hot climate. Replacement parts are affordable and easy to find. It's worth keeping a few extra blades onboard, just in case.
We had over a half dozen fans aboard each of our previous boats, some hard-wired and others portable. They were vastly superior to Caframo's other model with blade guards, a lower life expectancy, and a higher cost.
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Caframo Two Speed Compact 12v fans, replacement blades and clip (Downwind Marine) - https://store.sandiegomarine.com/products/caframo--ultimate--2-speed-fans-15005.html
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