Just a Reminder of why I Hate Winter

[RTB]

Well, the long, hot summer has ended and no hurricanes in the Atlantic. I am thankful, but just reminded why I do not like cold weather on the boat.

Two days ago, it was 87* here in Georgia where we live on our sailboat. That night, the temps dropped to 48*. A nice light blanket and we were set for a cozy night's sleep.

Some time later, after falling into a deep sleep, I was awakened buy a cold drop of water smacking me in the forehead. The wind was howling and the boat was rocking. I thought maybe it was raining too, and that the hatch above us was leaking. Then I realized that it was condensation. We had the boat closed up. Plus two people breathing inside. I had forgotten how everything gets wet inside...to the point where it drips from some things.

The next day was blue sky and sunshine, making me forget about the long night. Like I mentioned, hurricane season is likely done, and that is a big relief.

So, just a little reminder why I hate winter, living on a boat. I'm sure others will chime in about their dislikes during this season.

Ralph

[scallywag]

Is the boat ready for southern adventures?

Dot and John

[tex]

Yeah, I think the temp dropped down to 72 that night.
Come on down here.

I guess that kind of drop would make all but the most insulated boat sweat. That drip on the face at night, not looking forward to that.

[scallywag]

Sully had a dehumidifier about one of his boats. We purchased one to take the moisture out of the house during the summer. The down side was, it put off heat.

Dot and John

[RTB]

Hey scallywag... I think a de-humidifier is a good idea. We are a small boat, so no extra room aboard really. Generally, you would drain into the galley or head sink. That could work at night I suppose, but would need to be stowed most of the time. Just inconvenient, but one remedy to consider.

No, the boat is not ready to head south right now. That would solve the condensation problem. Plus the crew has other health issues as well. Cataract surgery for me, and a new hip for Beverly. If I can get all three of us cripples fixed up, we will sail away again. Until then, JASDIP. Just Another Sucky Day In Paradise! All is well, and loving life!

[scallywag]

I have a dehumidifier you can borrow. Yes on a sailboat room is a problem. I stored it in the wet locker by the hatch when not in use. Could not use underway or at anchor. Let me know if you would like to give it a try. We can run it up, if it does not snow.

Dot and John

[Robin]

We have seen a couple of nights of frost on the dock but now back in 50s overnight. We run a dehumidifier 24/7 and have zero condensation have to empty it's tank once a day. We don't run our diesel air heater overnights ever and only for an hour or two in daytime if it is really cold then swap to an electric fan heater to maintain 70'ish.

[tex]

Robin: Once per day? Just wondering what the capacity of your dehumidifier tank is. Some of those tanks are huge. Ours is two gallon.

[Robin]

Source of the post Robin: Once per day? Just wondering what the capacity of your dehumidifier tank is. Some of those tanks are huge. Ours is two gallon.

ours holds 5 litres, so 2 gallons 'ish.

[scallywag]

I attached a tube to drain the water so I did not have to empty the container. I place the dehumidifier on counter beside the sink or in the shower so the water drains.

Dot and John