Heaters & air vents?

[watson1959]

So....with the heaters/thermostats in place I now wonder:-

1. Is it best to leave the ceiling-mounted airvent open to allow warm/moist air out?

2. Should I close it in order to keep additional moisture out?

Hmmm...cant get my head around which is better for the winter.....

Answers on a postcard please....

 

[apollo]

Leave it open otherwise cabin will sweat and loads of mildew will ensue.

 

[boatone]

Brief visit to the boat on Friday and checked the heater usage. Stat is set to switch on single tube heater in engine bay if temperature down there falls below 2-3 degrees .

Hasn't switched on yet and max/min thermometer shows lowest temp in engine bay has been 4 degrees.!

 

[watson1959]

Leave it open otherwise cabin will sweat and loads of mildew will ensue.

Cheers Apollo

 

[Sulley]

I also run a dehumidifier to keep everything nice and dry as I leave bedding on my boat. Slept on there Saturday night lovely

 

[Brayman]

I also run a dehumidifier to keep everything nice and dry as I leave bedding on my boat. Slept on there Saturday night lovely

So, are you dehumidifying the whole marina by sucking in the outside air through your vents?

 

[Sulley]

So, are you dehumidifying the whole marina by sucking in the outside air through your vents?

No, all hatches, port holes etc are closed. Dry boat, no mould/mildew and we don't seem to have sucked up all the marina!

 

[watson1959]

No, all hatches, port holes etc are closed. Dry boat, no mould/mildew and we don't seem to have sucked up all the marina!

.....excellent news for all concerned