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condensation in boat in storage

KJ
Kratz, John M.
Fri, Dec 19, 2014 3:49 PM

A similar but associated question regarding condensation in boats.  It has been suggested that when I store my boat for the winter I should keep the inside of the boat and the engine warm to prevent the daily morning condensation we get all winter in South Carolina.  I currently have space heaters set to 45 degrees.  Any opinions if this is necessary and if so what temp.
Thanks
John Kratz
MJM 34 Grumpy
Charleston, SC

A similar but associated question regarding condensation in boats. It has been suggested that when I store my boat for the winter I should keep the inside of the boat and the engine warm to prevent the daily morning condensation we get all winter in South Carolina. I currently have space heaters set to 45 degrees. Any opinions if this is necessary and if so what temp. Thanks John Kratz MJM 34 Grumpy Charleston, SC
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Terry Etapa
Fri, Dec 19, 2014 4:55 PM

I use these to keep the condensation under control on my boat in Seattle:
http://www.caframo.com/marine/marine_products_moldandmildewsolutions.php

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I use these to keep the condensation under control on my boat in Seattle: http://www.caframo.com/marine/marine_products_moldandmildewsolutions.php -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
PB
Peter Bennett
Fri, Dec 19, 2014 11:05 PM

I have a small dehumidifier on my boat.  I've jammed the switch that
turns it off if the bucket is full, and I leave it in the sink, so any
overflow goes overboard.  I also have a heater on low power.

On 2014-12-19 7:49 AM, Kratz, John M. via Trawlers-and-Trawlering wrote:

A similar but associated question regarding condensation in boats.
It has been suggested that when I store my boat for the winter I
should keep the inside of the boat and the engine warm to prevent the
daily morning condensation we get all winter in South Carolina.  I
currently have space heaters set to 45 degrees.  Any opinions if this
is necessary and if so what temp. Thanks John Kratz MJM 34 Grumpy
Charleston, SC

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Peter Bennett, VE7CEI    Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Vancouver Power Squadron: http://vpsboat.com

I have a small dehumidifier on my boat. I've jammed the switch that turns it off if the bucket is full, and I leave it in the sink, so any overflow goes overboard. I also have a heater on low power. On 2014-12-19 7:49 AM, Kratz, John M. via Trawlers-and-Trawlering wrote: > > A similar but associated question regarding condensation in boats. > It has been suggested that when I store my boat for the winter I > should keep the inside of the boat and the engine warm to prevent the > daily morning condensation we get all winter in South Carolina. I > currently have space heaters set to 45 degrees. Any opinions if this > is necessary and if so what temp. Thanks John Kratz MJM 34 Grumpy > Charleston, SC -- Peter Bennett, VE7CEI Vancouver, B.C., Canada Vancouver Power Squadron: http://vpsboat.com