vents for seating - only for wooded seat bases?

[Pontoon_Hokie]

I noticed that my new replacement seats with plastic bases do not have vents. I found 3 1/2" round louvered vents for sale, and they are described as "giving air circulation for wooden seat bases to keep them strong". I understand that the moister can damage the wooden seats, but wouldn't you want to vent the area for the contents as well, if you have plastic seat bases?

I find that the things I leave in the plastic seat bases are a little damp and it is humid inside, so I was thinking vents would be a good idea. Waste of money or not?

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: vents for seating - only for wooded seat bases?

Wow. Good question. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than I will jump in here but I think ventilation under seats can't hurt. After typing the last sentence, I went to look at the seats on my 2009 Bentley and they don't have ventilation and I haven't noticed a problem. But I may keep my seats open while not in the water from now on.

 

[OldePharte]

Re: vents for seating - only for wooded seat bases?

My rotocast (plastic) furniture bases do not have vents. But they do have drain holes. Since everything is raised just a skoush above the carpet, it does allow air to circulate and any accumulated water to drain out.

 

[fastback4]

Re: vents for seating - only for wooded seat bases?

My L shape seats in my pontoon have plastic bases with a 1" drain hole in each seat x 3.
My accesories and life jackets that are stored in these compartments used to get damp untill i installed round white 4" vents in each seat base. No more dampness. Point vents downward..DUH!