Dewinterising

[Bigplumbs]

The dehumidifier is not so expensive to run. I have monitored the energy use recently and its about £3 per week. I don't think that's a lot of energy to keep the boat interior adequately dry . The frost protection heaters have not been required yet this winter .
The idea is not to keep the boat warm as such. Just warm enough to avoid frost damage.
I look at is protecting the boat from deterioration and damage therefore avoiding the need for repair and materials.

But really regarding the morally correct line you must be joking . A motorboat is hardly a thing that can be claimed as being good for the environment. If you really think that way then you should consider whether you should own a motorboat at all.

It was just that from our experience the things that people think happen re damp and mould don't seem to happen. I also think that Dehumidifiers are one of the most dangerous items to leave on when not there.

As for our Carbon footprint and that we have created it is way lower than most couples so I am comfortable with the fuel I burn

 

[paradave]

It was just that from our experience the things that people think happen re damp and mould don't seem to happen. I also think that Dehumidifiers are one of the most dangerous items to leave on when not there.

As for our Carbon footprint and that we have created it is way lower than most couples so I am comfortable with the fuel I burn

All boats are different and so are their environments. My last boat was bad for black spot mould inside over the winter and anything left on board would be at risk. Current boat is kept warm and dry as I don’t want a repeat of that.
despite your experience, the vast majority heat/dehumidify over winter.

 

[QBhoy]

If possible can you post some pics of that Fitting as I might think of something similar myself. Of all my Boats the KAD32 scares me the most. I love my older 2 Stroke Outboards

yeah...no problems. Just trying to make things easier.

 

[Bigplumbs]

All boats are different and so are their environments. My last boat was bad for black spot mould inside over the winter and anything left on board would be at risk. Current boat is kept warm and dry as I don’t want a repeat of that.
despite your experience, the vast majority heat/dehumidify over winter.

I know they do. I just don't think it is necessary on smaller (say up to 25 ft Boats) Many boats on the Norfolk Broads where I am don't heat or dehumidify except perhaps the little passive dehumidifiers.

I just hate to think of electrical items running on a boat if I am not there. Been the cause of a few fires

 

[QBhoy]

I know they do. I just don't think it is necessary on smaller (say up to 25 ft Boats) Many boats on the Norfolk Broads where I am don't heat or dehumidify except perhaps the little passive dehumidifiers.

I just hate to think of electrical items running on a boat if I am not there. Been the cause of a few fires

Totally agree with you there. Not to mention the risk of someone tripping the power with all the heaters people are relying on to keep frost at bay. Scary thought to me.

 

[paradave]

I know they do. I just don't think it is necessary on smaller (say up to 25 ft Boats) Many boats on the Norfolk Broads where I am don't heat or dehumidify except perhaps the little passive dehumidifiers.

Like I say, our last boat suffered mould overwinter and that was only 23ft. Lots of people don’t heat/dehumidify their boats - that doesn’t necessarily correlate that there are no issues.

 

[snowbird30ds]

Mine sits in the water all year with no shore power, I did drop the contents of the water tank for the beast from the east but other than that I just leave the taps open on the domestic water system so there's no pressure left in the system.
Engine wise a couple of litres of freezeban mixed 50/50 down the weed strainers and run till gone and go home, takes about 5 mins for both engines and quick to put back into action with a quick prime up of the weed strainers before opening seacocks.
Air inlets on the side of the boat get stuffed with pipe lagging to stop the howling gale through the engine bay, there's still plenty of airflow for river running.
Oh and maybe a little splash of freezeban down the bog.
Never had an issue yet.