Attwood 1494A5 Flush Louvered Vent, Black ABS Plastic, 2 x 15-3/8 Inch Cutout

The attwood 1494A5 is a flush-mount louvered vent designed to provide ventilation for below-deck compartments while keeping rain and spray out. The canted louver design deflects water away from the opening and helps conceal the collector box mounted behind it, while drain slots built into the vent body prevent water from pooling and accumulating in the housing. It installs flush to the hull or deck surface for a clean, low-profile look rather than sitting proud of the surface like a surface-mount vent.

This vent is molded in black ABS plastic, which is paintable if you want to color-match it to your hull or deck. It requires a 1341 collector box for 3 inch ventilation systems, or a 1342 collector box for 4 inch systems, and is installed using #8 fasteners. The cutout needed for installation measures 2 inches by 15-3/8 inches, with an overall vent size of 2-3/4 inches by 17-9/16 inches once mounted.

Specifications

• Brand: attwood
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1494A5
• Color: Black
• Material: ABS Plastic
• Cutout Size: 2 inches x 15-3/8 inches
• Overall Vent Size: 2-3/4 inches x 17-9/16 inches
• Thickness: 1/4 inch
• Mounting Type: Flush Mount
• Fastener Type: #8 fasteners
• Compatible Collector Box (3 inch system): 1341
• Compatible Collector Box (4 inch system): 1342
• Paintable: Yes
• Weight: 0.5825 pounds
• UPC: 022697149497

Fitment

Universal flush-mount installation for boat hulls and decks requiring a 2 inch x 15-3/8 inch cutout; pairs with the 1341 collector box for 3 inch ventilation systems or the 1342 collector box for 4 inch systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cutout size needed to install the attwood 1494A5 vent? The attwood 1494A5 requires a 2 inch x 15-3/8 inch cutout, with an overall vent size of 2-3/4 inches x 17-9/16 inches once installed.

Is the 1494A5 vent a flush-mount or surface-mount design? It is a flush-mount vent, meaning it installs flush to the hull or deck surface rather than sitting on top of it.

What material is the attwood 1494A5 vent made of? It is constructed of black ABS plastic, which can be painted to match your boat's hull or deck color.

What collector box does the 1494A5 vent need? The 1494A5 requires a 1341 collector box for 3 inch ventilation systems, or a 1342 collector box for 4 inch systems.

What fasteners are used to install the 1494A5 vent? Installation of the attwood 1494A5 uses #8 fasteners.

Does the 1494A5 vent keep rain and spray out? Yes, the canted louver design of the 1494A5 deflects rain and spray away from the opening while still allowing ventilation.

Does the 1494A5 vent have any drainage feature? Yes, the 1494A5 has drain slots built into the vent body to prevent water from accumulating inside the housing.

How much does the attwood 1494A5 vent weigh? The attwood 1494A5 weighs 0.5825 pounds.

Can the black 1494A5 vent be painted a different color? Yes, the black ABS plastic 1494A5 is paintable if you want to color-match it to your boat.

What is the difference between the 1494A5 and the white version of this vent? The 1494A5 is the black ABS plastic version of this louvered vent; a white version (made of ASA plastic, part number 1494F1) is available as a separate part for buyers who need a white finish instead.

What does the 1494A5 vent conceal once installed? The louvered design of the 1494A5 helps conceal the collector box mounted behind it while still providing ventilation.

Is the attwood 1494A5 vent designed to hide a collector box? Yes, the canted louvers on the 1494A5 are shaped to help conceal the collector box behind the vent while still allowing airflow through.