Yep it has arrived. Cold and wet and my 260 is starting to suffer. The condensation is high. This morning I got inside and you guessed it the head sail has started to go a bit mouldy while everything else inside is quite damp. Yet I have a full cover over the yacht with lots of ventalation. Am thinking about putting a small 240 volt blow heater inside on a timer so that it runs say for 30 minutes each day. Close all the hatches and windows and leave the slide open just a fraction to let the warm air and moisture escape. I hope! Any thoughts cos you guys up in the Northern Hem must experiance this every year.
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Mark a doodle dandy
I am not sure what the formal name is but I have seen cannisters put inside boats that draw the condensation out of the air which you should find any marine stores. Hey guys, can you help Mark with the name. Also, check for any leaks and advise me old friend. cRazy DaVeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I am not sure what the formal name is but I have seen cannisters put inside boats that draw the condensation out of the air which you should find any marine stores. Hey guys, can you help Mark with the name. Also, check for any leaks and advise me old friend. cRazy DaVeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
thanks Crazy
Yes I thought about those thingo's but I figure I would need a whol;e heap to get through winter. I suppose I could pack up and move to Broome for a few months?? Up there at the moment its about 30-35 degrees every day compared to our 12-15c
Yes I thought about those thingo's but I figure I would need a whol;e heap to get through winter. I suppose I could pack up and move to Broome for a few months?? Up there at the moment its about 30-35 degrees every day compared to our 12-15c
If You Let the Stuff Drain
Take one of the big cannisters of the dessicant put some drain holes in the bottom and set it in the sink. As it collects moisture it will drain out the cannister and out of the boat keeping it fresher longer.
Take one of the big cannisters of the dessicant put some drain holes in the bottom and set it in the sink. As it collects moisture it will drain out the cannister and out of the boat keeping it fresher longer.
NW winterizing
Here in the Northwest where it stays very wet all winter I use three tools to help keep the boat interior dry. 1. I cover the boat with a BIG blue tarp, (see photo) and leave the small side vents on the boat open. I have the mast supported horizontal with a 4x4 post at the mast shoe. This summer I hope to build a fiberglass roof off the side of the house. 2. I get something called "Air Dry" in bags, about 4 or 5 of them, from my local Homedepot hardware store. The big bags will last all winter. 3. I have a small electric heater set at minimum, on a timer to come on at night, that stays plugged in all the time so I don't have to remember it. It keeps the inside warm and dry. Oh, I also take all the cushions, sails, and other cloth materials and store them inside the house in our spare bedroom. That keeps them from mildewing. Also, makes for an interesting conversation piece when we have guests. Brigg
Here in the Northwest where it stays very wet all winter I use three tools to help keep the boat interior dry. 1. I cover the boat with a BIG blue tarp, (see photo) and leave the small side vents on the boat open. I have the mast supported horizontal with a 4x4 post at the mast shoe. This summer I hope to build a fiberglass roof off the side of the house. 2. I get something called "Air Dry" in bags, about 4 or 5 of them, from my local Homedepot hardware store. The big bags will last all winter. 3. I have a small electric heater set at minimum, on a timer to come on at night, that stays plugged in all the time so I don't have to remember it. It keeps the inside warm and dry. Oh, I also take all the cushions, sails, and other cloth materials and store them inside the house in our spare bedroom. That keeps them from mildewing. Also, makes for an interesting conversation piece when we have guests. Brigg
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Don't know what is available in your hemisphere
Mark: I do not know what is available down under but here in the states there are some Turbo fan dehumidifiers that are sold a West Marine. They put out some low heat with a fan. They really do work. You will probably need two of them. There are also dessicant driers ("No-Damp or Damp Rid") which uses calcium chloride as a dessicant. Some of these products are self contained which makes them ideal for closets, lockers etc. Others have containers that can be set in a sink with holes in the bottom and let them drain into your sinks. These things should work well with the dehumidifiers. Other options are the Solar Powered ventilators that you place in a hatch.
Mark: I do not know what is available down under but here in the states there are some Turbo fan dehumidifiers that are sold a West Marine. They put out some low heat with a fan. They really do work. You will probably need two of them. There are also dessicant driers ("No-Damp or Damp Rid") which uses calcium chloride as a dessicant. Some of these products are self contained which makes them ideal for closets, lockers etc. Others have containers that can be set in a sink with holes in the bottom and let them drain into your sinks. These things should work well with the dehumidifiers. Other options are the Solar Powered ventilators that you place in a hatch.
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