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too hot
I've got a portable fan that runs very quietly on a 4-D cells. I run it overnight in the berth and I'm amazed that I have not replaced the battery yet after at least 6 nights. I also use a wind scoop and if I venture out in sweltering heat, a spritzer. In the cockpit, one of those pump-up poison sprayers filled with water makes a great little shower.
I've got a portable fan that runs very quietly on a 4-D cells. I run it overnight in the berth and I'm amazed that I have not replaced the battery yet after at least 6 nights. I also use a wind scoop and if I venture out in sweltering heat, a spritzer. In the cockpit, one of those pump-up poison sprayers filled with water makes a great little shower.
Who is Warren Milberg
This is what SBO "About Us" states about him: "Warren Milberg provides Quick Quiz and discussion material weekly. He hails from Deale, Maryland and sails a Hunter 28.5. Warren has been published by Sailnet and other sailing publications." IMHO, he is also one of real resources here as he seems to research his inputs fully and often provides url links for those who want additional info.
This is what SBO "About Us" states about him: "Warren Milberg provides Quick Quiz and discussion material weekly. He hails from Deale, Maryland and sails a Hunter 28.5. Warren has been published by Sailnet and other sailing publications." IMHO, he is also one of real resources here as he seems to research his inputs fully and often provides url links for those who want additional info.
Move South
I keep hearing about the 100+ TEMPS , we sail all year long down here back and forth to the keys and haven't had a day over 90. Move south and drink of cold beer
I keep hearing about the 100+ TEMPS , we sail all year long down here back and forth to the keys and haven't had a day over 90. Move south and drink of cold beer
Middle East Heat
I live in the Middle East, 90 mile north of Dubai. Last week I tried sailing up the Omani coast to the Musandan but the heat got to me on Day 2. I had a cover, gallons of cool water and plenty of beer. The only time I was cool at night was between 3am and 4am when I went for a dip. After a swim toweling dry seems to take forever as the sweat starts as soon as your 'dry'. The only time a felt cool during the day was while drinking tea under the shade. Happy days!
I live in the Middle East, 90 mile north of Dubai. Last week I tried sailing up the Omani coast to the Musandan but the heat got to me on Day 2. I had a cover, gallons of cool water and plenty of beer. The only time I was cool at night was between 3am and 4am when I went for a dip. After a swim toweling dry seems to take forever as the sweat starts as soon as your 'dry'. The only time a felt cool during the day was while drinking tea under the shade. Happy days!
A Poly tarp over the boom
I've found that the best way to stay cool and keep the sun out of the cabin and cockpit at the anchorage, is just a regular poly tarp over the boom. I stretch it over the boom and tie it to the mast, and the end of the boom. I use 3/16" braid lines in each grommet and tie a slipped half hitch on each one to my life lines. It goes up fast and breaks down fast. A nice cool shower in the cockpit, or a dip in the water always goes well in extremely hot weather. I don't have a bimini top, but I usually feel cool and comfortable with a swim suit on and a wide brim hat while sailing. I usually like to wear a towel over my shoulders to keep from getting a sun burn. I've often thought of installing a button and button hole on the towel, to keep it from sliding off. Another trick I use is a bucket with a rope tied to the handle to dip into the water. Then I take a sponge and dip it into the cool water and squeeze it over my head and shoulder areas. I also cool off my First Mate Penelope Pitbull, this way. The most important thing is to have plenty of ice water to drink and stay out of the hot sun as much as possible.
I've found that the best way to stay cool and keep the sun out of the cabin and cockpit at the anchorage, is just a regular poly tarp over the boom. I stretch it over the boom and tie it to the mast, and the end of the boom. I use 3/16" braid lines in each grommet and tie a slipped half hitch on each one to my life lines. It goes up fast and breaks down fast. A nice cool shower in the cockpit, or a dip in the water always goes well in extremely hot weather. I don't have a bimini top, but I usually feel cool and comfortable with a swim suit on and a wide brim hat while sailing. I usually like to wear a towel over my shoulders to keep from getting a sun burn. I've often thought of installing a button and button hole on the towel, to keep it from sliding off. Another trick I use is a bucket with a rope tied to the handle to dip into the water. Then I take a sponge and dip it into the cool water and squeeze it over my head and shoulder areas. I also cool off my First Mate Penelope Pitbull, this way. The most important thing is to have plenty of ice water to drink and stay out of the hot sun as much as possible.
I cant believe no one has thought of THIS!!!!
What I did on my 79' Catalina 25' is take an ice chest cut a peice of plywood,to fit into the opening. Then take a 12v fan and cut a hole to fit the fan in the plywood. Cut an air inlet hole in the plywood. Now mount some dryer duct over the fan to direct the air flow. Put some dry ice covered by a bag of regular ice. Turn on fan. The air coming out is colder than most A/C units. and keeps the cabin quite cool at night and lasts over the weekend. It is cheap and easy. Give it try. mattkaine@hotmail.com
What I did on my 79' Catalina 25' is take an ice chest cut a peice of plywood,to fit into the opening. Then take a 12v fan and cut a hole to fit the fan in the plywood. Cut an air inlet hole in the plywood. Now mount some dryer duct over the fan to direct the air flow. Put some dry ice covered by a bag of regular ice. Turn on fan. The air coming out is colder than most A/C units. and keeps the cabin quite cool at night and lasts over the weekend. It is cheap and easy. Give it try. mattkaine@hotmail.com
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