[C320-list] Wintering in the Water-Question

[Robert Seastream]

Out of the water.  If you're staying in, erring on the side of caution 
might be a good thing to do.  Certainly can't hurt.

Bob

On Oct 31, 2007, at 8:10 AM, jonvez at comcast.net wrote:

> Bob,
>
> That's been my experience while on the hard as well (we're only a 
> degree or two warmer down south in Boston :)
> I am thinking about the potential condensation given the hull will 
> remain in the water. The water temp and air temp being different is 
> where my concern is. Is your experience in or out of the water?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
>
>> We're in NH, haven't used a dehumidifier, left our cushions onboard,
>> and saw no evidence of mold/mildew this past spring.
>> Probably too cold and dry up here over the winter. I'm tempted to move
>> to the carolinas to extend the sailing season.
>>
>> Bob Seastream
>> 'Intuition' # 906
>>
>> On Oct 30, 2007, at 2:22 PM, Mike Shoffner wrote:
>>
>>> Jon,
>>>
>>> I've used a Mighty Dry dehumidifier in my boat for several years and
>>> it's done a good job. I keep it set on 60% humidity siting on a
>>> cutting board on the galley sink with the drain going into the sink.
>>> It stopped working once, and I returned it to the company who 
>>> repaired
>>> it and returned it promptly for what I thought at the time was a
>>> reasonable charge. My boat is in the water year round in FL, and I
>>> always thought it was just good insurance against mildew, mold, etc.
>>> The company claims they know of no one having a fire as a result of
>>> one of their units malfunctioning. See www..mightydry.com.
>>>
>>> M. Shoffner
>>> #171
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----
>>> From: "jonvez at comcast.net"
>>> To: 320 List
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:42:49 AM
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Wintering in the Water-Question
>>>
>>> I will be storing my boat in the water this year for the first time
>>> (Boston Harbor) and since I will have access to shore power I will
>>> have the opportunity to potentially use some dehumidifier type 
>>> device.
>>> Does anyone have any advice on what to use? I purchased a WM portable
>>> heater that has a 'defrost' mode which kicks on whenever the cabin
>>> temp goes below 38 degrees and I'm wondering if this is the same
>>> concept as the plug in dehumidifiers that you can buy....any thoughts
>>> would be appreciated...
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Jon Vez
>>>
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>>
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