michaelg@presys.com writes: >I guess its that time of year again. What do we do about >condensation under mattresses? Besides moving south that is. I use a layer of wooden lattice (builders supply) under my mattress. Lets air circulate and keeps moisture from building up. Been using it for 5 winters. Credit to maggie7@yesic.com for the recommendation. George of Scaramouche, wintering on Lake Ontario, Canada.

jim_donohue@computer.org writes: >I think you will find that the recommended position was the double >catch >rain. Jim, I'm not normally that dense { although there are those who would disagree ;-) }, but I can't visualize that position. Could you, would you give us a visual perhaps as a JPEG attachment? I would much appreciate (and maybe others too). TIA - George of Scaramouche P.s: My subscription to Practical Sailor started only a few months ago and I don't have the article you refer to. Perhaps, you could give the issue number of P.S. and I can then look it up in the library. TKS, Gg

rmcleran@ix.netcom.com writes: >Just a reminder, attachments of any kind (i.e., a JPEG image) to list >emails are a no-no. You'd have to send it privately to each >individual >who wants one. Sorry and too bad - guess I lose out on this info then. Gg

ewfleck@earthlink.net writes: >Attached is the figure and some text from the Practical Sailor >article that you couldn't access. Earl, thank you very much. Yours is the third picture send by kind souls on this list!!! George of Scaramouche

nh2f@abs.net writes: > I'm looking for a supplier of SS rail mounts, similar to the one >Magma Grills use to mount their propane grills to a rail Rick, I bought a rail-mount barbeque from our local marine store. The mount came separately at quite a price. I think there were three different types to choose from - all too expensive but quite workable. George of Scaramouche, Canada

I live aboard a 27ft fiberglass boat on Lake Ontario, Canada (6 winters this year). I use these Delonghi oil filled electric heaters (described elsewhere). Just bought two new ones and retired the old ones for use in doughter's house and garage. The new ones have two wattage settings (700 and 800, together 1500) and a thermostat with a freeze-up prevention (about 40). I'm very pleased with these. Additionally I use several somewhat unconventional devices: I buy 240 Volt 500 watt baseboard heaters, hook them up with a grounded cord and plug for 110 Volt useage. Since I am halving the voltage, I get approximately one quarter wattage or just about the same warmth as from a 100 watt lightbulb. I've installed these heaters under the bunks and they're doing a fine job of keaping my mattresses dry and cozy for comfortable sleeping. Since the entire wattage is distributed over an area of about two feet, the heaters don't ever get hot, just comfortably warm and I have no hesitation to leave them plugged in under my beds all winter long. Baseboard heaters are cheap (about $20.- CAN) and - since they're used at only one quarter of their rated capacity - they're practically indestructable. Got mine from Home Depot or Builders' Supply. George, elctrically cozified in Canada

jim_donohue@computer.org writes: >You might want to actually measure the current. I suspect you are >at less that the 100 watts you think Does it matter? It works for me. Besides I'm quite aware of your concerns and used the following verbiage: "Since I am halving the voltage, I get approximately one quarter wattage or just about the same warmth as from a 100 watt lightbulb". Thought that was vague enough - and I and my Amprobe are on permanent retirement.

jim_donohue@computer.org writes: >Betcha its less than 65 watts. Maybe we should start a pool??? Who wnats to be the judge? :-) George I just found a source for 300 watt/240V baseboard heaters. Consider those even better suited as all I am looking for is a wee bit of constant warmth under the bunks.

Arild.Jensen@xantrex.com writes: >How about that ole standby - the electric blanket?? Been there, done that. However I was looking for warmth UNDER the mattress and to keep that whole area dry. Also: Electric Blanket $60.-, Baseboard Heater $20.- Cheap /no, THRIFTY George ;-) P.s: Must apologize for spelling/typo errors - sorry.... (Yes, I have a spell checker. But, unlike my old schoolmarm, it doesn't activate on its own ;-) Gg

This discussion belongs on the liveaboard list. I'm replying from there. George of Scaramouche