Venting in a portable shanty question?

[BilgeRat]

I need some advice on whether or not to put in vents. I am just about done with building a portable shanty. Got plans from LineStretcher(many thanks to him). Shanty is 6 ft tall, 7 ft long, 44 inches wide. The 2 ends are 3/8 plywood. The covering is a heavy black/silver tarp from west marine.

These are the 2 items I will be using in the shanty for heat and light:

Heater : Mr Buddy portable heater
Lantern: coleman northstar propane

I am concerned about the gases from these units.

Should I put in VENTS?

If so, I am thinking of putting in a 3"x5" vent on each end about 14 inches above the door and to the left. Is this a big enough vent hole?

Please help me.

By the way, got super deal on the Mr. Buddy from Gander Mountain. They sell them for $79.99. Here is the deal:

They matched TSC price of 69.63, then they subtracted the difference from the 69.63. My cost w/tax was around $59 and change.

I did the same for the lantern.

They will do this for any competitor item but you have to ask them!

[William H Bonney]

Unless its an air-tight bubble your building,, don't even worry about it. I know some opinions will vary on this, but I've fished outta almost every type of shanty, with 2 Coleman lanterns going FULL BLAST for 18 hours straight and never even got as much as a headache. I consider it almost a "non-issue".

[Banditto]

I agree somewhat. The holes in the floor let in a lot of air. But unless you have a little vent near the ceiling you could get into trouble if you run a heater for a long time. If you can crack a zipper or door then you should be fine. better safe than sorry.

[MiketheElder]

You might about venting moisture out of your shanty or you might end up with frost-covered walls. If you walk and drag your shanty, then drill a hole by hand, you can work up a real sweat. Sit down inside, clean your holes, drop in a couple of lines and then notice that the whole inside has a thin layer of frost all over everything.

Been there, done that.

If it's a permanent shanty......................never mind.

Big Mike

[The Whale]

PUT THE VENTS IN !!!

Let's see,

On the plus side with:
1. Fresh air (some nasty odors could eminate from certain orifices we won't mention)
2. Virtually eliminates even the possibility of building up noxious fumes (CO2)

On the down side without:
1. Stinkin' inside like the camp fire scene from Blazzing Saddles.
2. Death from CO2 poisoning.

I know which way I'd go.:yikes: :lol:

[FishTales]

I recently purchased a new Clam Trap Guide and they have a vent on each end.
Put the vents in, better to be safe than sorry.

[chad 1]

If it worrys you then you better put the vents in! It's hard to concentrate on catching fish when your minds on co2 poisoning.

chad1