wully1
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Dear Mr Dangerous,
thank you you for posting the link to that film, it is a great wee film and an inspiration for winter sailing.
I'd forgotten how beautiful the mud and especially the birds were in it.
Staying comfortable on board
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Dear Mr Dangerous,
thank you you for posting the link to that film, it is a great wee film and an inspiration for winter sailing.
I'd forgotten how beautiful the mud and especially the birds were in it.
Birdseye
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Hi everyone!
I'm a student at the Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands) and I'm currently working on my Master thesis.
I am currently researching the topic of "comfort" on board of boats.
So far I found there are multiple options to regulate temperatures while on the water, from Webasto systems to heat the cabin to putting on an extra layer of clothing while being out-and-about.
I was wondering the following things:
- In which ways do you stay comfortable and manage temperature on board?
- Which issues are related to managing temperature (e.g. condensation)?
- How do you solve them so far?
Any answers to one or both questions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!
To be comfortable on board a boat, you need IMO, a decent water capacity, a good shower and toilet, a boat heating system and a good diesel generator. The latter provides the hot water for the shower, the leccy for the toast and if necessary the power for electric blankets.
Comfort is more than just temperature
PhillM
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shore power to a frost heater when in marinas.
Origio meths heater when no electricity available.
Plenty of jumpers, sleeping bags etc.
My wooden boat doesn't seem to suffer from condensation. Could be because we have lots of vents. Or because she is wooden.
Origio meths heater when no electricity available.
Plenty of jumpers, sleeping bags etc.
My wooden boat doesn't seem to suffer from condensation. Could be because we have lots of vents. Or because she is wooden.
LadyInBed
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Or a hot water bottle.
Either in bed or under clothing on chest when sat on watch.
If you have to do 'work' it's best to remove excessive clothing to stop overheating and sweating.
alahol2
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agurney
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Hi everyone!
I'm a student at the Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands) and I'm currently working on my Master thesis.
I am currently researching the topic of "comfort" on board of boats.
So far I found there are multiple options to regulate temperatures while on the water, from Webasto systems to heat the cabin to putting on an extra layer of clothing while being out-and-about.
I was wondering the following things:
- In which ways do you stay comfortable and manage temperature on board?
- Which issues are related to managing temperature (e.g. condensation)?
- How do you solve them so far?
Any answers to one or both questions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!
1. wooly hat
2. ventilation
3. see 1
(and an Eberspacher heater if it's really cold, but wooly bunnet is #1)
westhinder
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1 heating is done with a diesel-fired hot air system (Mikuni)
2 as most have inidcated, condensation is the main problem
3 in our case, as the boat has a thick layer of foam between the inner liner and the outer hull, condensation is almost nonexistent, except for uninsulated hatch and window frames.
We often use the cockpit tent, which keeps out most of the moisture and adds lots of warmth.
We find that cooking on board is a major cause of humidity. After a prolonged stay on board, we put in a dehumidifier to dry the boat out thoroughly, which makes for a very pleasant atmosphere in the boat.
Succes met de studie!
2 as most have inidcated, condensation is the main problem
3 in our case, as the boat has a thick layer of foam between the inner liner and the outer hull, condensation is almost nonexistent, except for uninsulated hatch and window frames.
We often use the cockpit tent, which keeps out most of the moisture and adds lots of warmth.
We find that cooking on board is a major cause of humidity. After a prolonged stay on board, we put in a dehumidifier to dry the boat out thoroughly, which makes for a very pleasant atmosphere in the boat.
Succes met de studie!
colind3782
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Turn the boat temperature South by about 15-20°!
Momac
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For heating we have a diesel Eberspacher heater - which we do not usually have running all night except in extremely cold weather
Electric fan heater for use when attached to shore power and the full Eberspacher is not necessary - perhaps if the temperature just needs a slight lift over a short time period.
Opening windows is Essential to remove moisture even if there is no obvious condensation - some other controllable forced air system like the arrangements in a car would be a benefit.
We use moisture traps in the colder months which do help. A dehumidifier is used by some people but I do not have one.
Windscreen demisters were an option on my boat - unfortunately not fitted . Again a car type system would be a benefit .
Electric fan heater for use when attached to shore power and the full Eberspacher is not necessary - perhaps if the temperature just needs a slight lift over a short time period.
Opening windows is Essential to remove moisture even if there is no obvious condensation - some other controllable forced air system like the arrangements in a car would be a benefit.
We use moisture traps in the colder months which do help. A dehumidifier is used by some people but I do not have one.
Windscreen demisters were an option on my boat - unfortunately not fitted . Again a car type system would be a benefit .