[C38] Cubic feet of air space

[eyriepg at comcast.net]

The 100 watt light bulb produces about the same effect as this product
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/245832/377%20710/0/dry%20z%20air/Secondary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/10/0?N=377%20710&Ne=0&Ntt=dry%20z%20air&Ntk=Secondary%20Search&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Nao=10&Ns=0&keyword=dry%20z%20air&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=12&classNum=380
Actually I have seen a light bulb mounted in a metal cylinder placed on the floor do about the same thing.

The product I referred to was 
http://www.nationalmarineproducts.com/DRI_Z_AIR_Unit_p/16133.htm 
but I am told that the chemical used is commonly available as fertilizer at a home center.  West Marine sells the chemical as
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/270766/377%20710/0/damp%20rid/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=377%20710&Ne=0&Ntt=damp%20rid&Ntk=Primary%20Search&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Nao=0&Ns=0&keyword=damp%20rid&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=5002&subdeptNum=12&classNum=380
I haven't used it myself though.  I think 2 units are needed for our size boat.

Phil Gay
C38 049 Que Linda
Everett, WA
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From: "Kenneth M. Sutto" <kmspacific at hotmail.com> 
             Phill, I don't see how 2 -110 watt light bulbs will keep the moisture out of a boat that size. With the foreward area, the head, main cabin and aft quarter berth I would think you would need a string of lights.  Where do I find info about chemical air dryer?
Ken Sutto  #253





From: eyriepg at comcast.net
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:28:13 +0000
Subject: Re: [C38] Cubic feet of air space


Ken,

We keep Que Linda in Everett, WA and I tried the dehumidifier route winter before last.  The dehumidifier works until the cabin temperature drops to about 40-45 degrees then it freezes up.  I know a guy who has a severe allergy to mold and he runs 2 electric heaters to keep his dehumidifier from freezing.  

My solution is to run 2 100 watt light bulbs continuously and set my electric heater on a freeze watch.  I also leave the boat ventilated as much as possible.  I do check the boat's wiring to shore power connection  every year for corrosion, which has caused fires in some friends boats.  

I haven't tried the chemical air dryer but I have heard that it works well.

Phil Gay
C38 049 Que Linda
Everett, WA
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From: "Kenneth M. Sutto" <kmspacific at hotmail.com> 
     I have a 1983 Catalina 38 #253 up here in the Pacific Northwest. These last few nights have been very cold and in the morning the inside of the boat is sometimes frosty and always damp. I feel unsafe leaving a heater going all night, along with the power cost.
     How do I figure the cubic feet of air space below decks so I can get the right size air dryer dehumidifier? I was told they use very little power and are much safer than heaters.
     
     Ken Sutto    #253



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