Breeze Bandit 4-Way Wind Scoop
Breeze Bandit 4-Way Wind Scoop
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Keep Your Boat Livable in Hot Climates with No Power Required
Turn even a faint breeze into real airflow down below and keep the cabin usable at anchor, on a mooring, or at the dock.
A simple, zero-power upgrade that makes hot-weather boat life dramatically more comfortable.
Why a 4-Way Wind Scoop is a Game-Changer
Traditional wind scoops only work when the boat stays in exactly the same position relative to the breeze. And that almost never happens. Current, wind shifts, gusts, and waves constantly move you out of position. Small changes mean that the wind scoop isn't 100% efficient and doesn't bring in as much air as it could. Big changes mean no airflow until you go on deck and reset it.
The four-chamber design solves that. As the boat swings or the breeze shifts, the correct panels open automatically, instantly, and keep air flowing below with 100% efficiency.
It’s the difference between ventilation that works in theory and ventilation that works all night in the real world.
Designed for Cruising Reality
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More airflow, less noise, nothing to break
- Lightweight nylon catches even the slightest breeze and funnels it straight down the hatch for steady airflow below, yet is sturdy enough for months in tropical sun
- Works at anchor, on a mooring, or at the dock — even when wind and current aren’t aligned
- Tall design creates far more breeze-catching area than short hatch vents or single-direction scoops
- Reinforced flat webbing keeps it stable and quiet without collapsing or flogging while still allowing most bug screens to stay in place
- No rigid poles or hoops to store or break
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Fastest wind scoop to remove when rain hits
- Release the four interior snaps and close the hatch in seconds — the scoop stays securely tethered to the halyard, blowing free without coming loose or needing to be hauled down in the rain
- When the squall passes, go on deck and reattach the four snaps — a fast, simple reset with no wrestling wet fabric, battens, or full redeployment
Specs and installation
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- Fits hatches up to 21″ × 21″ or 24″ × 18″; can be easily altered for hatches up to 24″ × 24″
- Secures with a halyard and four interior snaps (included) for a taut, stable shape
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Why We Chose the Breeze Bandit
Hi! I’m Carolyn Shearlock, owner of The Boat Galley. My husband Dave and I were full-time liveaboard cruisers for 17 years, all in near-tropical climates and all without air conditioning.
When we bought our first cruising boat, I started researching ways to keep the cabin cool. That’s when I first discovered 4-way wind scoops. We fell in love instantly and recommended them to so many of our friends.
In 2014 I found the Breeze Bandit from Cruising Solutions: the same design we’d been using for years, but for less than half the price of the ones we’d been buying. I didn’t think it was possible to love them more, but I do.
I’m thrilled to now offer them in our store.
A good 4-way wind scoop is one of the cheapest upgrades you can make to seriously improve daily life aboard in hot climates. Ours was so important to our comfort that we always carried a spare! We never wanted to go even one night without it.
And let’s be realistic: tropical sun and constant breeze take their toll on any fabric. In the Sea of Cortez, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas, we typically replaced ours every 9 to 12 months. In the trade-wind belt, expect more like 6 to 9 months.
After 17 years in the tropics, it’s still one of the first things I’d buy for a hot-weather boat.
