I like the sound of an opening port above the stove. What kind do you have? The only opening port I have on our 35-2 is in the head, and I never open it as it collects water on the outside, and the dogs are a pain to tighten properly to prevent leaks. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto
On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:38 AM dwight veinot via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have opening ports above the stove port side and above the nav table > starboard on my 35MKII. Boat is on the hard Oct through to May so i cover > from aft of the main cabin skylight/solar vent to the stern with a 16 x 12 > foot tarp tied to the toe rail and supported chuck wagon style over the > cockpit with reusable and > Easily assembled pcv pipes. I can leave those ports open with no ingress > of water or snow all winter long. Also have stored mast up for the last 10 > consecutive seasons at least. I use only lemon oil on teak wood once before > launch each spring some years and clean down the interior with bathroom/ > countertop cleaner that has some free chlorine disinfectant in it. Also > like i mentioned previous all upholstery stored onboard on edge in the > v-berth. Seems to work well on the east coast of NS. > > On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 4:01 PM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Just one note about the CLR product - although it does not contain >> bleach, as with most chemicals, you should use gloves. It contains >> Potassium Hydroxide which is a skin irritant, and is also harmful to >> stainless steel, so use with care. If in doubt wear gloves and eye >> protection, or check the MSDS for the product - a quick google search with >> MSDS "product name" will give you the details. (and sometimes expose >> different products that are actually the same formulation of active >> ingredients). >> >> I was curious about it, so I looked at the reviews for our local store >> (Canadian Tire), and it is poorly rated for effectiveness. This is possibly >> because we are in one of the worst climates for mildew, with long, dark, >> wet and warm (in BC anyway) winters. It may be more effective in other >> climates. >> >> For stubborn mildew problems (like the flocked headliner of my Westfalia >> camper van fiberglass poptop), I have used a weak solution of bleach with >> TSP, but I would only recommend this for really tough mold problems, and >> only with full eye, skin and lung protection. >> >> I am trying to use less harmful products wherever I can, and keep a >> bottle of vinegar on the boat (extra strength pickling type is good), and >> have found that regular use of vinegar helps to keep mold and mildew away. >> >> As for keeping the boat dry, this is our first winter, and so far I have >> used a combination of the following: >> >> 1 West Marine 1500W heater set to "3" which is 900W high fan mode (in >> main salon) for coldest times >> 1 Caframo round low power fan heater in vberth >> 1 70W Peltier effect dehumidifier in main salon near heater (it is more >> effective above 10C) >> >> During a cold snap last week (down to -7C), I opened the engine access >> and pointed a small 1500W heater set to low (600W) into it, mainly to keep >> the watermaker membrane warmer, as I was unable to flush it with PG >> antifreeze. Probably not necessary, but I wanted to be safe. >> >> I keep a thermostat/hygrometer with memory in the salon, so I can see the >> min/max values. So far, my min. temperature was 2C, and max. humidity was >> 70%, but this is usually after sleeping aboard and boiling a kettle. >> Typical values are 8-14C and 50-57% humidity when I arrive at the boat. I >> also leave the sliding doors to the storage areas above the settees open >> for airflow. I suppose if I were leaving the boat for longer periods >> unattended, a lower temperate setting would be sufficient, but I am there >> twice a week or so, and prefer to have it somewhat warm when I arrive... :) >> -- >> Shawn Wright >> shawngwri...@gmail.com >> S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 >> https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 2:33 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> I find condensation only happens when the hull/deck is colder than the >>> air inside the cabin. If the cabin is allowed to cool the same as the >>> ambient, and the hull too, there will not be any condensation. However, >>> heating the cabin air when the outdoor ambient is cold, will allow the >>> cabin air to absorb moisture which condense on windows, under a cold deck >>> or on the inside of a cold hull. >>> >>> I don't like keeping 120v power connected to my boat while away and >>> simply use solar fans to ventilate the cabin. I wind up with a few spots >>> that need a wipe down, but it's acceptable. My boatyard has power >>> available but I can't prevent a tripped breaker, ground fault, or another >>> boatowner pulling my cord out to put theirs in. >>> >>> Other tips that may seem obvious: >>> 1) remove all liguids from the boat except fuel, as they will remain >>> cold after ambient air rises and condensation will form on their >>> containers. I bag up all the toiletries and take em home, ready to bring >>> back with the sails. >>> 2) If you must leave fuel cans or bottled water at the boat, set them in >>> a container outside the cabin. >>> 3) Keep the bilge dry, sponge or wet vac and dry those before leaving >>> the boat. >>> 4) Wipe up any moisture you find during winter visits. >>> 5) If you find mold, wipe down using CLR Mold & Mildew Foaming Action >>> Stain Remover. It is fantastic and has no bleach and you don't need a >>> mask, or gloves. >>> >>> Chuck Resolute, 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On January 21, 2020 at 4:52 PM John Conklin via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> Exactly what I run! All year! >>> plus a small stand up oil filled heater for the real extreme >>> Otherwise no issues so far >>> >>> John Conklin >>> S/V Halcyon >>> S/V Heartbeat >>> www.flirtingwithfire.com >>> >>> >>> On Jan 21, 2020, at 3:59 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> I keep two of these on my boat. Of course, you need 120 VAC for them. >>> >>> >>> https://www.amazon.com/Caframo-Limited-9406CAABX-Dehumidifier-Circulator/dp/B0009L675W >>> >>> >>> These heater fans are very light just a couple pounds, if that. >>> >>> During the cooler months I put one on the cabin sole in the galley area >>> and one on the cabin sole forward of the head. Touche' has a day/night >>> solar vent in the head. So one heater fan is forward of the vent; one >>> aft. I never see condensation on the boat. >>> >>> During the summer months, I place a single heater fan on the cabin sole >>> in the center of the saloon. Again, I never see condensation. >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>> Mandeville, LA >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 1:18 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> I wonder if anyone has any profound opinions on condensation, two >>> aspects in particular I am concerned with. >>> >>> One is in the engine, I have seen boats who have plugged the exhaust >>> pipe(s), and maybe even the intake inside the boat – >>> >>> >>> >>> And also in the cabin. I usually leave a hatch and something else on the >>> other end of the boat open, so some air can circulate throughout the winter. >>> >>> Then I began to doubt the usefulness of this a couple weekends ago, when >>> It hit 71 here, and was still 45 down in the cabin. >>> >>> I noticed lots of condensation below, which really bothers me. >>> >>> >>> >>> Does anyone know what the best solution is ? >>> >>> >>> >>> Bill Coleman >>> >>> Erie PA >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>> and every one is greatly appreciated. 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