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
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