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C-Belle
Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Posts: 27 City/Region: Victoria
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 29 Venture
Vessel Name: C-Belle
Photos: C-Belle
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Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:46 pm Post subject: Condensation |
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This is the time of year where C-Belle starts to get condensation along the deckhead where the interior lights and speakers are mounted. I took the starboard deckhead off and sprayed the fiberglass with a clear rubber spray to create a barrier. It's been a week now and that side has stayed dry so will do the same to the port side next. An easy fix to stop the dripping. _________________ Rolly |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3373 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 Nov 02, 2020 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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What spray are you using? |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20810 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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For those who don't understand the terminology the "deckhead" is the ceiling or underside of the deck.
How did you take the "Deckhead" off? I am also interested in what spray you used?
When we have had condensation it has been mostly in the forward cabin when we were sleeping --and also in the rest of the boat, including cabin wall sides, windows etc. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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bobjarrard
Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 458 City/Region: Boulder City
State or Province: NV
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:35 am Post subject: condensation stopper |
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Mascoat but there are others also. There is a thread or two here on the site. Marinauts used this material for a bit. They are nice folks but this is a large application material but they have sold smaller quantiles. It can be brushed or rolled but a strong airless is best. Two to three coats is likely optimal and some folks have added a latex overcoat to make it easier to clean but that cuts down on the soundproofing qualities. In my mind, much better than glued on foam, liners, or the like. Also, real vents and dry heat, fans, and did I mention ventilation? On my last boat I used a box fan over the forward hatch (110V) with a small thermostatically controlled heater from Walmart (also 110V), and the the boat cover well off the deck (I have been called something like the word "deckhead" but I forgave that person. Bob Jarrard
https://www.mascoat.com/marine-coatings-applications.html |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 4:49 am Post subject: |
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C-Belle is a 29 Venture, not like most of our boats. Here is a pix from the C-Belle album:
"Port deckhead photo"
Might be an indication of what happens when there is a liner involved.
Harvey
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C-Belle
Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Posts: 27 City/Region: Victoria
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 29 Venture
Vessel Name: C-Belle
Photos: C-Belle
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