Hi, Peter: I doubt that there is a conventional Dorade setup that can separate water mist from incoming air in conditions where the air is 50% water! Re: "style," I was referring to the Vetus vents, in particular, and others which are stylish, but lack functionality when you need them most, not to Idlewild's design. Regards, John "Seahorse" John wrote: > The Dorades on my Westsail 43 allow > mist-free ventilation in all > conditions short of a storm. Style > has overcome practicality, and it > seems that the trawler world still > has has much to learn from that > of sail. Peter wrote: Given Idlewild's schedule and arduous route, my guess is they need ventilation in storm conditions too. These guys seem pretty hardy and awfully resourceful, chances are they are well ahead of the development curve - sail or otherwise. I'd be hard pressed to call Idlewild's design a nod to "style over practicality."