I have all Beckson ports on Alianna, 4 of them opening ports. Those 2 plus 2 more forward, one in the heads and one above the wet locker Starboard side. They fit the original openings very well and look ok too. I took the curtains out to get maximum light in the cabin. I have replaced the fixed lenses in these ports with success.
On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 12:42 PM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I like the sound of an opening port above the stove. What kind do you > have? The only opening port I have on our 35-2 is in the head, and I never > open it as it collects water on the outside, and the dogs are a pain to > tighten properly to prevent leaks. > > -- > Shawn Wright > shawngwri...@gmail.com > S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 > https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto > > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 7:38 AM dwight veinot via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I have opening ports above the stove port side and above the nav table >> starboard on my 35MKII. Boat is on the hard Oct through to May so i cover >> from aft of the main cabin skylight/solar vent to the stern with a 16 x 12 >> foot tarp tied to the toe rail and supported chuck wagon style over the >> cockpit with reusable and >> Easily assembled pcv pipes. I can leave those ports open with no ingress >> of water or snow all winter long. Also have stored mast up for the last 10 >> consecutive seasons at least. I use only lemon oil on teak wood once before >> launch each spring some years and clean down the interior with bathroom/ >> countertop cleaner that has some free chlorine disinfectant in it. Also >> like i mentioned previous all upholstery stored onboard on edge in the >> v-berth. Seems to work well on the east coast of NS. >> >> On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 4:01 PM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Just one note about the CLR product - although it does not contain >>> bleach, as with most chemicals, you should use gloves. It contains >>> Potassium Hydroxide which is a skin irritant, and is also harmful to >>> stainless steel, so use with care. If in doubt wear gloves and eye >>> protection, or check the MSDS for the product - a quick google search with >>> MSDS "product name" will give you the details. (and sometimes expose >>> different products that are actually the same formulation of active >>> ingredients). >>> >>> I was curious about it, so I looked at the reviews for our local store >>> (Canadian Tire), and it is poorly rated for effectiveness. This is possibly >>> because we are in one of the worst climates for mildew, with long, dark, >>> wet and warm (in BC anyway) winters. It may be more effective in other >>> climates. >>> >>> For stubborn mildew problems (like the flocked headliner of my Westfalia >>> camper van fiberglass poptop), I have used a weak solution of bleach with >>> TSP, but I would only recommend this for really tough mold problems, and >>> only with full eye, skin and lung protection. >>> >>> I am trying to use less harmful products wherever I can, and keep a >>> bottle of vinegar on the boat (extra strength pickling type is good), and >>> have found that regular use of vinegar helps to keep mold and mildew away. >>> >>> As for keeping the boat dry, this is our first winter, and so far I have >>> used a combination of the following: >>> >>> 1 West Marine 1500W heater set to "3" which is 900W high fan mode (in >>> main salon) for coldest times >>> 1 Caframo round low power fan heater in vberth >>> 1 70W Peltier effect dehumidifier in main salon near heater (it is more >>> effective above 10C) >>> >>> During a cold snap last week (down to -7C), I opened the engine access >>> and pointed a small 1500W heater set to low (600W) into it, mainly to keep >>> the watermaker membrane warmer, as I was unable to flush it with PG >>> antifreeze. Probably not necessary, but I wanted to be safe. >>> >>> I keep a thermostat/hygrometer with memory in the salon, so I can see >>> the min/max values. So far, my min. temperature was 2C, and max. humidity >>> was 70%, but this is usually after sleeping aboard and boiling a kettle. >>> Typical values are 8-14C and 50-57% humidity when I arrive at the boat. I >>> also leave the sliding doors to the storage areas above the settees open >>> for airflow. I suppose if I were leaving the boat for longer periods >>> unattended, a lower temperate setting would be sufficient, but I am there >>> twice a week or so, and prefer to have it somewhat warm when I arrive... :) >>> -- >>> Shawn Wright >>> shawngwri...@gmail.com >>> S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 >>> https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 2:33 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I find condensation only happens when the hull/deck is colder than the >>>> air inside the cabin. If the cabin is allowed to cool the same as the >>>> ambient, and the hull too, there will not be any condensation. However, >>>> heating the cabin air when the outdoor ambient is cold, will allow the >>>> cabin air to absorb moisture which condense on windows, under a cold deck >>>> or on the inside of a cold hull. >>>> >>>> I don't like keeping 120v power connected to my boat while away and >>>> simply use solar fans to ventilate the cabin. I wind up with a few spots >>>> that need a wipe down, but it's acceptable. My boatyard has power >>>> available but I can't prevent a tripped breaker, ground fault, or another >>>> boatowner pulling my cord out to put theirs in. >>>> >>>> Other tips that may seem obvious: >>>> 1) remove all liguids from the boat except fuel, as they will remain >>>> cold after ambient air rises and condensation will form on their >>>> containers. I bag up all the toiletries and take em home, ready to bring >>>> back with the sails. >>>> 2) If you must leave fuel cans or bottled water at the boat, set them >>>> in a container outside the cabin. >>>> 3) Keep the bilge dry, sponge or wet vac and dry those before leaving >>>> the boat. >>>> 4) Wipe up any moisture you find during winter visits. >>>> 5) If you find mold, wipe down using CLR Mold & Mildew Foaming Action >>>> Stain Remover. It is fantastic and has no bleach and you don't need a >>>> mask, or gloves. >>>> >>>> Chuck Resolute, 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On January 21, 2020 at 4:52 PM John Conklin via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Exactly what I run! All year! >>>> plus a small stand up oil filled heater for the real extreme >>>> Otherwise no issues so far >>>> >>>> John Conklin >>>> S/V Halcyon >>>> S/V Heartbeat >>>> www.flirtingwithfire.com >>>> >>>> >>>> On Jan 21, 2020, at 3:59 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I keep two of these on my boat. Of course, you need 120 VAC for them. >>>> >>>> >>>> https://www.amazon.com/Caframo-Limited-9406CAABX-Dehumidifier-Circulator/dp/B0009L675W >>>> >>>> >>>> These heater fans are very light just a couple pounds, if that. >>>> >>>> During the cooler months I put one on the cabin sole in the galley area >>>> and one on the cabin sole forward of the head. Touche' has a day/night >>>> solar vent in the head. So one heater fan is forward of the vent; one >>>> aft. I never see condensation on the boat. >>>> >>>> During the summer months, I place a single heater fan on the cabin sole >>>> in the center of the saloon. Again, I never see condensation. >>>> >>>> Dennis C. >>>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>>> Mandeville, LA >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 1:18 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I wonder if anyone has any profound opinions on condensation, two >>>> aspects in particular I am concerned with. >>>> >>>> One is in the engine, I have seen boats who have plugged the exhaust >>>> pipe(s), and maybe even the intake inside the boat – >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> And also in the cabin. I usually leave a hatch and something else on >>>> the other end of the boat open, so some air can circulate throughout the >>>> winter. >>>> >>>> Then I began to doubt the usefulness of this a couple weekends ago, >>>> when It hit 71 here, and was still 45 down in the cabin. >>>> >>>> I noticed lots of condensation below, which really bothers me. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Does anyone know what the best solution is ? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Bill Coleman >>>> >>>> Erie PA >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>>> and every one is greatly appreciated. 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