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joc1212
Joined: 26 Aug 2018 Posts: 32 City/Region: OAK HARBOR
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Last Time ll
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:01 pm Post subject: Winter freeze protection |
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I'm curious what others are running in their 25 CDMA cruisers during the winter to prevent freezing and moisture accumulating.
Boat will be in a covered un-heated she'd and used occasionally during the winter.
What are others running off the shore power plug ? _________________ Be safe wear a PFD have fun
25 ' CDMA Cruiser 200 Yamaha 15 Honda
All New Garmin Electronics package |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2333 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
Photos: Aurelia
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:43 am Post subject: |
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We have used this combo for years on various boats with great success. It pulls anywhere from a 2 cups to 2 quarts from the boat every few days. It shuts off when full of water but you can easily add a drain hose to have it operate continuously. We are on our third unit in 10 years of constant running, and the only time its doesn't run, is when we have the boat out. 24-7 the rest of the time.
Small Peltier type dehumidifier. Low power use and noise.
https://www.eva-dry.com/product/edv-2200-mid-size-dehumidifier/
Plus a very small heater pointed at the unit above to keep it warm enough to operate below the 40s and keep the boat just a bit warmed. The heater is plugged into a timer to switch it on and off depending on conditions. Leave cabinet doors/hatches open.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-MyHeat-200-Watt-Electric-Portable-Personal-Heater-Black-100/202363459?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-206446383-_-202363459-_-N
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012 Posts: 757 City/Region: Fort White
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: TBD
Photos: Lorelei
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 11:17 am Post subject: |
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If you have a Dollar General in your area, I found the generic canisters comparable to Damp-Rid for a dollar a piece. At that price a person can put quite a few of those canisters inside the cabin keeping the humidity down.
I've never had a problem with freeze damage but low 20s in about as cold as I've ever experienced during c-dory ownership. _________________ 2007 22 cruiser sold 10/2021
2009 Parker 23 sold 10/2017
2003 22 cruiser sold 3/2016 |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4673 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
Photos: 'AU KAI
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ken35216
Joined: 12 Mar 2013 Posts: 577 City/Region: Destin, Florida
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lady Onyx
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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What is this "Winter freeze protection" you people speak of? _________________ 2007 25 Cruiser 150 Suzuki (2013-2016)
2017 25 Cruiser 200 Yamaha (2017-present) |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4420 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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I moved to Florida, _________________ Brent Barrett |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4673 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
Photos: 'AU KAI
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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ken35216 wrote: | What is this "Winter freeze protection" you people speak of? |
The PNW is gorgeous...
...in the summer.
Just a few more yrs and we are out of here... |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3446 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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My boat doesn't have a water system and spends the winter outside in a field under a cover.
We take all the foodstuffs and dishes out and remove the bedding. We leave the stock cushions and the curtains we made in place. Where we keep it, there is no issue with mildew inside after the winter. There can be some mildew on the exterior of the boat under places where there is an smallish air space between the cover and the boat. Where the cover touches the boat and where the gap is large (e.g. over the cockpit) there is no mildew.
The boat is unpowered over the winter. The batteries are charged before it is stored and when it is recovered. Over the winter all electrical loads are disconnected or the fuses are pulled. My boat is stored this way for about 5 months. |
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Retika Guest
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:18 am Post subject: Hello |
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do this each fall season:
- Channel water radiator; I have a by-pass introduced on the hoses
- Blow all water out of the H2O framework w/compacted air
- Put pink radiator fluid through the water siphon just (the lines are a dry recall)
- Spot a compact oil radiator on low in the walkway
- Spot a fan/heater* alongside the radiator to flow air
- Open all the bureau entryways, allude, headway to the course wind stream
- Stand up any pads and so on for wind stream
- Pack all the bedding in a "Space Sack" and vacuum the let some circulation into
- Attachment in the shore power and battery charger
- Leave battery hatches open
- Spread vessel with Sunbrella spread
- Put a small measure of pink radiator fluid in the head bowl so the seals don't dry out (overlooked that part) Don't have the foggiest idea if this is great or awful. |
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Peter & Judy
Joined: 03 Dec 2014 Posts: 562 City/Region: Olds
State or Province: AB
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mistaya
Photos: Mistaya
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:38 am Post subject: |
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This week I wish I had a humidity problem when storing my boat in Alberta. -38C a couple of mornings this week with daytime highs around -30C and almost no humidity. No worries about mold or mildew here. If this is problem for you, maybe you should consider storing your boat here.
Only problem is that if you want to winter boat here, you need to do it online. _________________ Peter & Judy Haase
Buffalo Horn Ranch
HMCB Mistaya
"Mistaya" (Grizzly Bear in Cree)
HMCB (Her Majesties Cute Boat) |
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