2nd request for washer/dryer info
If you have (or don't have) a washer/dryer on board, would you give me your
opinion on the convenience or inconvenience? We plan to live aboard and not
frequent marinas but about once a month. Although retired, the thought of
vying for laundramat availability when we could be out playing sounds like no
fun. Washing and drying while underway sounds great. Where in the world
would you stash a bunch of dirty clothes out of sight and smell for even as
long as a week?
Thanks,
Laura B.
Derreen does not have a combo, but we know of several Monk 36 Trawlers that
do. Those that have 'em love 'em, those that don't say it's easy to manage
without. Personally I don't like paying a laundromat, but then I'd rather do
that than buying, installing and maintaining one and losing the space it
would occupy.
You say you're going to anchor out except for one port trip a month, which I
think is pretty optimistic. Where are you going to get the water to feed the
beast? As far as being retired and losing precious play time by making trips
to the laundromat, I'm weird enough to find these trips enjoyable in that
they break up the monotony of retired live-aboarding.
There are many places to be at anchor and have access to laundromat
facilities, Solomons, MD, comes to mind. Julie Bertch wrote an informative
article for MTOA about the best laundromats along the East coast ICW.
We store our dirty laundry in two mesh bags (white and non-white) in the
shower stall. Even after a week in hot humid climates, we have not noticed
any problems.
-- Jim
Jim & Rita Ague
M/V Derreen, Monk 36
Laura,
Had a Miele washer, that would spin at 1600 rpm. Cotton dried in a
couple of hours.
Admiral loved it. Did not need a dryer as were always were warm, but
Miele also makes a combi unit that I would consider if the Admiral
demanded it. Only would consider the unit that vented outside! Trust
me, inside "ventless" models are a PITA IMHO!
She NEVER considered doing laundry ashore....
Since I wanted to cruise, that was one of the prices of admission...
As for where dirty laundy goes, had a hamper that was vented to the
outside with a small muffin fan. Hardly ever needed it but was
available. And, a small airwick device....
Lee
BTW, never saw your first request....
On Jan 16, 2006, at 19:03, Bill Bender wrote:
If you have (or don't have) a washer/dryer on board, would you give me
your
opinion on the convenience or inconvenience? We plan to live aboard
and not
frequent marinas but about once a month. Although retired, the thought
of
vying for laundramat availability when we could be out playing sounds
like no
fun. Washing and drying while underway sounds great. Where in the
world
would you stash a bunch of dirty clothes out of sight and smell for
even as
long as a week?
Thanks,
Laura B.
MARY KATHRYN has one of the 24 in stacked combos, like this:
http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=COMBINATION+WASHER+DRYER&ca
t=123&prod=316
Would not be without it, but if it were not designed into the boat, I am not
sure where you would put it.
Bob
Robert Calhoun Smith Jr
M/V MARY KATHRYN
Hatteras 58 LRC
The Jib Room
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
BAHAMAS
I wouldn't be without an onboard washer/dryer. I currently have an
over/under apartment style arrangement that works great. I had one of the
non-vented Splendide's on a prior boat and liked it, but it won't completely
dry clothes. You have to dry them a long time, then still spread them out to
finish drying.
Keith
Do you ever wonder why you gave me your e-mail address in the first place?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Bender" billfb@charter.net
If you have (or don't have) a washer/dryer on board, would you give me
your
opinion on the convenience or inconvenience?
until friday, i had a stackable washer dryer... i said had because it
sprung a massive leak and i took it out... it is going to be replaced by an
all in one washer / dryer (haven't decided on model yet but definitely a
vented one). I used to have one years ago, ashore, worked great. you need
to to smaller loads, more frequently though
i have no idea how the old one was installed... it didn't look 35 years
old... but there was no way to get the washer part out of the forward SR.
without tearing out the door, frame, trim and also all the trim in stairs...
so i took it apart, the tub and motor went out and i simply folded/crushed
the case :-) so i need to find an all in one that's less than 23" wide!
right now I'm doing the laundry ashore at a friends but it's a pain to carry
the bags back n forth down the dock...
pascal
miami, fl
70 hatteras 53my
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Bender" billfb@charter.net
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 12:03 PM
Subject: T&T: 2nd request for washer/dryer info
If you have (or don't have) a washer/dryer on board, would you give me
your
opinion on the convenience or inconvenience? We plan to live aboard and
not
frequent marinas but about once a month. Although retired, the thought of
vying for laundramat availability when we could be out playing sounds like
no
fun. Washing and drying while underway sounds great. Where in the world
would you stash a bunch of dirty clothes out of sight and smell for even
as
long as a week?
Thanks,
Laura B.
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Boating without a washer dryer! Gadzuks! Decide how much space you
have for one and run to the store and buy it.
There..you got my wifes two cents!
Mike
At 12:03 PM 1/16/2006, Bill Bender wrote:
If you have (or don't have) a washer/dryer on board, would you give me your
opinion on the convenience or inconvenience? We plan to live aboard and not
frequent marinas but about once a month. Although retired, the thought of
vying for laundramat availability when we could be out playing sounds like no
fun. Washing and drying while underway sounds great. Where in the world
would you stash a bunch of dirty clothes out of sight and smell for even as
long as a week?
Thanks,
Laura B.
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MV Sue's Pool III
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When we bought Ancora the first thing we did was to dump the washer and
dryer as we needed the space.
We still have the 12 gallon water heater as it refuses to die.
Ralph Salerno
M/V ANCORA
Warm and sunny San Diego
If you have (or don't have) a washer/dryer on board, would you give me
your
opinion on the convenience or inconvenience? We plan to live aboard and
not
.
Of course there's always the bucket and washboard method. Or just drag them
behind you in a strong mesh net in clean salt water for a couple of hours.
Keith
Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still
can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph" ancora@cox.net
When we bought Ancora the first thing we did was to dump the washer and
dryer as we needed the space.
If you are new to cruising, you tend to use up clothes and towels like you
would dirt-side. I know people who use a towel once before they wash it,
and they equip their boat with giant beach towels.
Once you've been out a few years you discover 4 or 5 bathing suits and a
wide brim hat is all you need for the Bahamas and the best towels for
cruisers are what dirt-siders call hand towels. In some areas you won't see
another boat for days which means you need to remember to put clothes on
when going back to civilization.
We did laundry once a month in the Bahamas and every 2 weeks in the states.
I used the washer/dryer on my Morgan OI/51 to store cereal.
You may find, once you settle in to the cruising life, one or two BUs aren't
justified for laundry.
The other thing people forget is Laundromats weren't enjoyable when you got
out of college and had your first apartment, but while cruising they are a
social event. You'll meet the most interesting people at Vero Beach for
example, share stories and fixes, and make new friends before the conch
blows "cocktail time"!
Regards....
Phil Rosch
Old Harbor Consulting
M/V "Curmudgeon" MT44 TC
Currently lying Bond Creek, NC