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Author:  deafwish [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:32 am ]
Post subject:  Combatting Condensation
Hey all,

Winter is fast approaching in the southern hemisphere & I'm struggling with condensation in my Horizon RS.
I frequently remove the covers to find the interior and engine soaking wet.
I always allow the boat to dry before covering it (bar a couple of litres of water in the bildge).
I've tried leaving the engine hatch open to reduce the condensation - to no avail.
It lives in my yard, with both the fitted canvas covers and a waterproof cover that goes around the entire top section.
Other than leaving a radiator/ oil heater in the boat, are there any other options?

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Author:  NiagaraChillin [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
Unfortunately, fall/winter (just like spring) brings the morning dew. No known cure that I know of. If you park your boat where the sun will hit it in the morning, it will "burn" the condensation off fairly quick.
Author:  Capt. Hoss [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
I have heard baking soda works well. I know in my Gun safe I use those gell packs however this is on a smaller scale.
Author:  pickledboater [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
I have heard that a bag of kitty litter split open and placed so it won't spill all over will absorb a lot of excess moisture. May need to swap it out from time to time.
Author:  TX H210SS [ Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
If you have it covered you need to have it vented...some have ued circulating fans to keep air moving. I've Sen some small solar powered fans.
Author:  rpengr [ Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
deafwish wrote:
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How much did your Hi-Tek SST exhaust manifolds cost?
How do you like them?
Author:  deafwish [ Sat Apr 06, 2013 6:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
I've bought a small device called a Damp Rid, which uses a baking soda type of crystal.
Rigging up a fan to work under the covers (to extract humidity?) would be difficult to do.
The HiTek manifolds were under AU$2k. They work and fit well. 8)
Author:  TX H210SS [ Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Products-B ... B000221LGS

http://www.boatvent.com/

http://m.overtons.com/aHR0cDovL3NlYXJja ... PTI3MzU%3D

Not too complicated...its a 19 dollar investment and comes with instructions.
Author:  Winter Sux [ Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
I use a bucket of charcoal. It sucks up moisture like a sponge. After you splash, put it in the sun for a couple of days to dry it out, then break out the steaks!

John :mrgreen:
Author:  yrless11 [ Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
I use calcium chloride in small containers (~1 liter maybe 1/4 full) for my boat and camper. It's just like damp-rid. I pick up a large bag at the local home improvement store, keep it sealed in a 5gal bucket to keep moisture out for the extra. It works quite well.
Author:  LouC [ Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Combatting Condensation
The moisture absorbing buckets do work well, I leave 2 of them in the cockpit of my boat (covered with a canvas cover that does breath) and they are full of water by the end of the winter season. There was a guy on the Bayliner Owners Club forum who designed a fan that ventilated boats with a cover and support pole, it looked like a good design because it encouraged air circulation which helps. The reason you get condensation is that the metal components cool below the dew point so moisture in the air condenses on them. The moisture absorbing buckets lower the moisture content to an extent which helps.
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