cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

[canmaker]

hi everyone , I was going to put the big cover on the boat for the winter and I cant remember if I left the cabin door opened for the winter or closed . any help ? thanks .

 

[dingbat]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

Air flow is your friend....funny things happen behind closed doors

 

[limitout]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

don't think it seals well enough to matter for trapping moisture but just for airing out odors its a good idea to leave doors open IMO

 

[MarkSee]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

I don't winterize where I live in SoCal but I have become a believer, and use year-round, a Damprid type product in the main cabin area and have been amazed at how much natural moisture there is in the air that without air flow could lead to issues......

Mark

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

Yeah, damp rid is a good idea and leave the doors open. All your hatches and access panels should be as well. Like already said, air flow is your friend.

 

[dingbat]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

All your hatches and access panels should be as well.

I pull all my deck plates to let air circulate in the bilge if I'm not going to use the boat for a week or two. Makes a difference

 

[dingbat]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

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[crabby captain john]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

Leave them open! Any moving air is better than none.

 

[rbh]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

Depends where you live. (chatham/kent=Ontario?
Condensation is your enemy, what kind of appostry (sp) do you have?
Do you/can you remove all seat cushions, pillows ETC.
Headliners and carpet will mildew if damp in warm weather.

 

[agallant80]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

There is a hatch in my cockpit for the birth down below. Since it is in the cockpit it is protected by the boat cover. I leave that hatch open when the boat is not in use. It has a screen on it so critters can't easiley get in.

 

[captain zac]

Re: cabin doors , open or closed for the winter ?

I leave everything open including window hatches
I also use Damp rid
I put moth balls in bowls through out
I also put dryer sheets through out

No mold and no bugs

Harry