Living on a boat (During UK Lockdown)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Let us bring you up to speed with our life, living on a sailing boat, during the winter, in the UK, in the middle of our third national lockdown due to the Corona Virus pandemic.
The up shot is that we're all good and slowly getting used to the differences between a more conventional life, in a house, and this new life, afloat, on a sail boat.
Hope you guys are all keeping well, too, and below are the links that pertain to the video.
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Our sailing boat enclosure being made by: shorehamcanvas...
Carly's Shop: www.cadoha.com...
The insulation we've installed:
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Carly's Instagram: / sailingcadoha
Hank's Instagram: / vizsla.hank
Ship Shape Mattress: shipshapebeddi...
Lovely film chaps, well done. One word though... Dehumidifier!
Living aboard in northern climes sans dehumidifier is...ill advised.
Sailing Fair Isle, you have a lot to learn... still. Enjoy your 14-day Australian Quarantaine, next to Keith.
Prop the mattress up in the morning, shut the cabin door with the dehumidifier on high for a couple of hours, a complete life changer!
"I'm just going to do a bit of sanding and some varnishing" ... that's what I said 4 years ago too ;) Just kidding :) Great job as always guys! It's funny I was painting the lockers over the v-berth and messing around in my electrical area today. Came back to Obelix to see the two of you doing the same thing. I hope we get to spend some time together when Ava and I make it to the UK :)
Ha ha, I’m pretty confident I’m not going to go Mads and Athena levels of crazy with doing up Cadoha, as much as I love your work, that kind of refit is more of a spectator sport for me 😂😂😂
We’ll look forward to cracking open a beer with you guys 🍻
buy a dehumidifier and leave it running overnight and when you are on the boat as one of the main causes of damp is your own breath
You can get 240v or 12v versions leave in sink when you are not there running all the time
Bit of an expert on your damp and heating problem, spent 3 seasons sorting the problems of winter on a boat. Only now am I happy, sorry is the wife happy with the results. First you need at least 10mm closed cell foam insulation, preferable aluminium backed. The bubble wrap stuff is useless, or close to useless. I did the tests myself using 5mm thick which was ok down to 5C outside, but below zero you will need 10-15mm, or even 20mm if it will fit. Once you have insulated all the spaces you can get to you will find the problem continues out of site behind panels or deckhead you cant remove. I had loads of such spaces, here I used the fireproof insulation foam, it's a hell of a messy job, but it was well worth it.
One problem you will now have is getting the materials as so much stuff is now "out of stock".
For the hatches I lined the external covers with closed cell insulation, fixed the condensation on the frames problem. I also found out that some Lewmar hatches have a small void around the edges if you remove the cover, which allows for some insulation material, not sure if this is by design, but worked for me.
I also use a dehumidifier as your breathing and cooking will not help, mine is a traditional one so not much use when the heating is not running, so planning on fitting the one in the link below. This design can avoid the trip hazard of the usual units.
To reduce the diesel consumption I use a re-cycle line on the outside air inlet, this adjusts allowing some fresh air to mix with the warm internal air. I note you have to leave hatches open to get fresh air, I would strongly recommend the heater inlet takes the air from well away from the heater. I used the same CO detectors as you have, but found out the hard way they are not sensitive enough, I how have ones that alarm at 10ppm. Despite having the suction air primarily from the outside on one very still frost morning the exhaust gasses hung around the outside of the boat and eventually started getting into the suction, when I tried to get up I nearly collapsed from the fumes. The detectors were reading around 15ppm, but the alarm did not activate. I think they go off at 150ppm.
Try using cleaning vinegar, gets rid of mould internal and external.
This was the best I could find amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MFGFJH0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also good, but not reflective layer www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CKGFJKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.machinemart.co.uk/p/ecor-pro-dryfan-8-dh800-8-litre-deciccant-dehu/
Some really interesting information there , my friend . Thank you . I would agree with your notes on thickness , as the thicker measurements pretty much matches my motorhome . I also agree with your assessment of the bubble wrap , i used some in a small van , and only had limited success . I think , the problem with availability is brexit based , most of europe is refusing to deliver to the UK at present , due to carrier issues . I don't know the full problem , as there's a lot of confusion .
Get the woman a bed , what r u thinking, that beautiful woman is the most important creature in ur world.!!!!! Bad boy
Last year had the same re-wiring project for the same reason, having said that mine did not start off quite as bad as your boats. I used DIN rails for almost everything, breakers, terminals, AIS, Victron units, even the Nav PC, this is the standard on the really big boats. (I used to work on one).
I made the DIN rail suggestion to Sail Life channel and he went with this idea looks good. Have a look before you start reconnecting. Like the idea of insulation, overlooked this section of the boat as it was too complex to fit, starting to regret it now.
Inherited wiring that has grown organically, is always a mess and looks insurmountable to sort out. Circuit identification and labelling cables is one of those tasks that just takes a long time that requires application and patience. I agree with you Din rail and some sort of perforated trunking is the best solution to bring order, pleasing appearance and sets up well for future fault finding and system modification.
Boys toys= Radar
Lady of the boat=comfort
Condensation is hard to eradicate, cold bridging from exterior to internal surfaces, moisture vapour from breath, cooking, shower etc is the cause, the only way is the insulation and ventilation, the latter with a dehumidifier fan is difficult in a boat but not impossible, airflow is needed in and out. Whilst the diesel heater is helping it’s only circulating the condensation to cold surfaces unless it’s drawing air from exterior. If no airflow it’s like trying to suck air from a bottle. I don’t believe a mattress will stop your sheets from damp, it’s only a mattress with air holes and what that isn’t soaking up is going somewhere else. Spent 20+ years working with these problems albeit on properties but same principles, it’s good practice to wipe surfaces down before insulation with anti mould solution to stop spore growth behind household bleach does exact same thing.(corks/cover on bolts, metal surfaces with direct contact to exterior etc is also not a daft idea at all) If your stuck pls shout me I can give you info via email. All the best
P.S. went to a boat on the hard with water sitting in the bilge for a longtime as I hung the vhf microphone up water poured from it due to condensation from a summer with water in the boat.
i echo others a dehumidifier is needed, - Dave, Vancouver BC
Cheers, Dave. We do actually have a large dehumidifier which someone kindly gave us and it does do wonders, but even with that we still have some problematic spots on the boat to tackle 😬
Bed is definitely high priority it’s where you recharge.
I’m sure that’s whats Mads said four years ago.. ‘I’m just going to do a bit of varnishing’ .....
"I just need to sort out these blisters on the hull; everything else looks good!"
Ha ha, I’m not worried about ever going full Mads on the boat, I’m not sure I have the mental fortitude for that. The man is a machine! 😂😂
Hi guys quick question have either of you guys done the RYA DAY SKIPPER ONLINE THEORY COURSE and was it difficult? Or did you just jump in at the deep end and learn as you go when you bought cadoha ?
Carly has indeed done her day skipper theory and practical, I on the other hand have just tried to pick her brains after the fact.
CILLIT BANG , TOP OF THE LIST TO BUY, EVEN OUR LOCKERS ON THE RIB , SUFFER IN THE WINTER . Great work your doing ,ready for sunny days . Well done all round .
We are certainly getting closer to being ready for the sun now. We have a really cool adventure planned out for this season and can’t wait to get out there! ⛵️⛵️
Oh that bed sure needs a solid foundation and waterproofing and the 40 year old wiring rats nest looks daunting but a great project. Lock down jobs are being done!! Loved the video and can't wait for your summer to make its appearance. Pats to Hanky🐾🐾🌬⚓😎🇦🇺
Now I’ve made peace with the wiring task, I’m oddly finding sitting there for a few hours each night, changing a few wires each time, quite therapeutic and calming.
Ask me again when I flick the switch over to the new board though. Fingers and toes are firmly crossed 🤞🏼
Theres always someone that will say "you should have done this way". I bet when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon there was someone say "I wouldn't have done it that way" I'm stripping back my wood on my westerly riviera, take a look at one on line you wouldn't have to worry about not being able to look out.
I started with a heat gun but soon went over to screwfix no nonsense paint and varnish sripper. Will done love the videos keep it up.
We went for a combination of varnish remover, scrapping, and sanding, and I think combined we’re slowly getting there 👏😬
Check out what Tom Cunliffe has to say about stoves. It will take a bit of reengineering and fuel has to be stowed, but they suck 1000's of litres of moist air straight up the chimney.
I did actually watch that video and he had a stove specially make. We really wanted a wood burning stove but the layout of our boat made it so difficult to go anywhere that could also have a chimney.
Carly was most disappointed 😞
Some good suggestions in the comments. Definately dehumidifiers and good ventilation will help.
We do actually have a dehumidifier which someone very kindly gave us and it is amazing how much moisture it removes every day, but even with this, cracked hatches and a heater, there are still problematic spots on the boat, mostly forward in the cupboards etc.
I have anti condensation layer & it is a waste of time. I do have it turned up at the sides as well. Perhaps wooden strips with air gaps between would be better. The sprung strips one gets from IKEA have been suggested to me.
We bought the IKEA wood strip bed base and it works really well - both for an air gap to avoid condensation and to give the (solid foam plus memory foam topper) mattress a little more spring. We lived aboard for nearly six years and slept well
All of the work you have going on are essential things to improve your quality of life! Nothing wasted here. That wiring was scary, but not only will the boat be safer you will have a better understanding of how it all works if there is trouble in the future. Time well spent!
Mere mention of an Indiana Jones-esque solution to the Nav station elicited thoughts of scenario's involving his pistol and a spot of gratuitous arson!
Get you bottoms over to the Mediterranean as fast as you can
This will, firstly warm up a secondly massively help me with my plans to do the same.
Go get that fish x
I can’t wait to head down there eventually, will be interesting to see how things play out post covid, especially now brexit has happened.
if you can, put a heating vent in the cockpit, "Ran Sailing" who are based Sweden did it , also Mads of Sailing Life was planning to do the same. To go with the cockpit cover
Could you explain that a bit more or refer to the Ran episode where they talk about it? What is a heating vent?
@@pekkapower Sail life, Mads has the same model boat as Cadoha, and they follow each other. Mads just did an install of a diesel heater and he mentioned that Ran Sailing put a vent in their cockpit, as they had a tarp and plastic enclosed cockpit, which Mads is planning to make and so is Cadoha. Sail Life is in Denmark, Ran is in Sweden, Cadoha in England. Does this make sense. Sail life just did the install of their heater 2 or 3 episodes ago
Hey check out BEP Marine electrical switch panels, fantastic.
Will be sure to check them out, thanks for the pointer.
Wife says get some lenor tumble drier tissues to put in cupboard with your clothes it takes the damp smell out of boat and cloth we know this as hardcore liveaboards
Will be sure to give this a try later today! Tell your wife we said thanks 😊
I can just about see my boat in the back round when you are talking in the dinghy haha. I'm living on a boat in Merlin Quay. I have a desiccant dehumidifier that does a really good job of keeping the damp and condensation out.
Have you thought about spray foam. I have it on my narrowboat although admittedly the Hull is metal. Try clingfilm style double glazing for the windows. It's super cheap from screwfix or toolstation. About 5 /6 quid for the kit which includes double sided tape. The only tools you need are scissors and a hairdryer.
Never thought about that. I’m almost certainly going to show my ignorance here but doesn’t double glazing work because there’s an air gap between the panels?
@@CadohaAdventures The film is stuck on the inside of the reveal. It looks as if your inner lining should leave enough gap between the glass and the film. I have 8mm and it works like a dream no condensation and no cold spots. I love your boat and both of you. I have only just found your vlogs.
Thanks for the inspiration guys. Just realised it IS a priority to start insulating cupboards and buying comfy new bed stuff! On it too!
The key words regarding condensation is “Thermal Break” to prevent the warm moist air contacting the cold outer surfaces. Aluminium window frames have a strip of plastic to create a thermal break to prevent the cold conducting to the inside surfaces.
Nice video 👍👍
Enjoyed the 'tiny' title - try a 34 footer! A dehumidifier keeps our boat dry and assists heating in the cold. But in humid and equally mouldy tropical areas you're unlikely to have mains power since you'll be on anchor much of the time. Insulating won't help there. We keep all our clothes in plastic boxes which protects them where-ever we cruise.
I feel as if living in tropical conditions is a problem I’m really looking forward to facing 😬😬😬⛵️
@@CadohaAdventures On mattresses etc, we used Shipshape and they did a great job. Search 'shipshape' on our blog for the details..
That bubble wrap is garbage. Actually make the problem worse. I had it all in my workshop and it was soaked every day in the winter with endless condensation.
I also use extra long dehumidifiers from home bargains. You get extra refill packs with them and they are pretty cheap to buy.
We’ve been stocking up on this dehumidifier pouches and hanging them in the cupboards. Between the two they seem dryer than they were before by quite some way, but it’s still not bone dry 😒
@@CadohaAdventures they do work, but they are not quick. Try cutting out a cardboard box and use that as an insulator. Cardboard absorbs loads of moisture.i still keep all my electronic components in a cardboard box in my drawers
Hi guys, been watching a while, some great tips etc.. We're currently in the process of buying a boat in Southampton area and were wondering where this was that you were moored, was it expensive and were they happy having live aboard? We're looking for somewhere where we can stay and live before we leave for the med next year..
Rob and Siobhan
Hello there. Yes they were cool with liveaboards, there's a few spots along the Itchen river which seem to be. We were in Itchen Marine Towage marina, but only because I was also working there too, they seemed t have quite the wait list otherwise, but always worth giving them a call and as I said, most marinas along the Itchen river seemed pretty relaxed about. people living on their boats 😁⛵️
@@CadohaAdventures
Thank you, that's helpful, we'll be starting our journey next year but need somewhere to live on and fix up our boat until then. Your vlogs have been very helpful and we thank you 😁... Rob n Siobhan.
We have equal anti condensation system underneath our madrasses, works as miracle. Dry air in, let the heater take air from the outside. The air will drop to below RF 40 %. And let the air vent out at the far end from warm air in. Insulation is a must.
Funny that you mentioned Mads. Man, that guy is like a legend in the DYI boat refitting community. Watching him makes me feel as if I can refit a boat as well.
All I see is some yammering ginger, NEED MORE HANK!!
😂😂😂
You know Hanks ginger too, right 😬
Excuse me, “Carly can be a bit of a grumpy bum?” You mean the loveliest, smiliest person I’ve ever seen? You mean THAT Carly? AND she sleeps on the side furthest from the exit for the heads? Sorry, major non-compute this end 😮
As someone who lived in a van, through several winters, a dehumidifier is a must as insulation will not remove the moisture, it will just be absorbed by anything hydroscopic (mattress, clothing).
You spend a lot of time in bed, so worth every penny...
A cockpit enclosure doubles the living space (like a free standing awning)
The joy of a 'small job'... kicking over 'rocks' reveals the hidden craziness 🙏
Good luck 🤞🍀
i've owned three boats of various size and electrical systems and I have never seen such a bird's nest of wiring as YOu are up against to clean up And that is lucky for me, because my way of dealing with them would be over the phone. Yep. PAY THE PIPER because it would be suicidal for me to attempt it. GOOD LUCK.
Help. I cannot find your link for the purchase of dog sweaters and rain coats. We have two Vizslas (Maizy & Murphy) and would like to make a purchase. Thanks guys.
Varnish removal is a nightmare. Did our saloon and galley last year. I spent a few weeks looking like an oompahlumpah I was so covered in sander dust. Still have fine detail to finish before we revarnish...yeah I know wanted to get sailing for season with my husband asap. Currently broken collar bone has slowed projects list & he's working in US until summer
I'm not sure of they will help much, but one thing we use when we are on Bill are small "bag" like dehumidifiers (search up "bag dehumidifier" on amazon and you will see what i mean). They are basically just big 1kg bags of silica gel... Another great video anyway, and hope the cable maze isn't too bad 😂
Another tip is do all you can to keep a woman happy living on a boat trust me
Ha ha, fair. 😁🍸
I know all about mould.. we have a grade II listed cottage and the council want it kept original so that entails mould around the windows and all wall paper ruined.. water running off the windowsills onto the floor in the night and the property thus is rotting from the inside out! 🙄😂 how does this help ? 🤦🏼♀️😂 Good luck keeping the inside dry .. we tried a dehumidifier but it froze every 3 days as house too cold! 😂 what we put up with to live where we love x
The insulation will keep you warmer and reduce your energy consumption slightly and is still the best solution for cupboards but the moisture is still in the air. Ventilation or preferably a desiccant dehumidifier is the only sure solution. I have just upgraded our bed with two sets of bed slats from IKEA £15each. I had to cut them down and mesh them together even with 2’ 6” slats. This gives a combination of spring and cushion similar to a real bed. Jealous of your outside room.
Hey guys! New to the channel but really enjoying it! We’ve got a cool products that might just be perfect for on your boat! Let me know if you’re interested
What`s happening with these boats in the background at the end of your video(at around 20:30 min)? Some of them seem to be in a pretty bad condition. Salvage or "forgotten" boats? And yes, I agree, your mattress project needs a higher priority 😉
always enjoy Cadoha ..
Big question for me was ....
Did you have oars in the dinghy ??
also very quiet almost windless winter days are great for a trip out into the fairway and practising close quarters manouvering under sail ...
The insulation by the way, is a brilliant idea, but getting in every space? 😵 But not having damp, mouldy clothing etc. 👍
If you have any varnish left to tackle, try cabinet scrapers. Flat blade for large areas, detail tool for... the details and corners (you can get a selection of profiled blades). Leaves a much cleaner surface. I use Bahco. Good luck. Great content!
I'm not sure when this was filmed, but the regulations (currently) say you cant keep any bass in December, Jan or Feb. A lot of south coast estuaries are also bass nurseries and may have bylaws that say you cant fish for bass from a boat, even if you are putting them back. The rules are really confusing and change nearly every year. I wouldn't want you getting a fine or the bass nazis reporting you if you happened to film yourself taking a bass.
Carly, you should not wrap the lines around your hand when hoist/pulling on them. If the force against you is stronger it will break a bone or two in your hand or even worse. Just trying to keep you safe until the new mattress arrives. Thanks for taking me along on your life's journey.
We found bathroom carpet very useful, it looks better than the insulation on visible walls/backs of cupboards and for some reason condensation doesn't form on it, not just because of the insulation the pile seems to help. We had fibreglass both sides of the fore cabin berth and the mattress would be soaking in the morning where it touched the walls, the bathroom carpet completely solved it (when we went to buy the carpet the chap in the shop said his biggest customers were canal boats, to stop the condensation).
Also get a Desiccant dehumidifier, much lighter than the compressor type and completely changes the boat, put it on high with the cabin door shut and a couple of hours later you have a dry room and bed.
Hi, I love your videos and I live on a boat too. I've encountered all the problems you have and ill share what I've learned. First tip I was told was buy a meaco dd8l, absolutely transformed my life onboard. You must seal all your vents, I cut out spare mattress foam to use as bungs, and seal your hatch. I used the silver insulation you have along with self adhesive magnetic tape, the one which sticks to itself which is about 20-25mm wide. Being a dessicant dehumidifier it produces heat too. Air flow around the boat is vital, I use computer case fans which are 12v DC anyway, Artic F8 works really well and run some speaker wire to connect, held up again with the magnetic tape, all available on ebay. I made window covers too with the silver foil stuff with self adhesive velcro. They work when you have them on the outside along with rare earth magnets as extra holding power as they work through the glass, never lost one in any blow, completely eliminated all window condensation. My small portholes I use foam bungs on the outside and they work a treat. Sure it's not beautiful but it makes your boat a home and very comfortable.
Loving the knowledge bombs here and the computer fans sound like an idea there. How noisy are they and do you do anything to mitigate any noise?
They are really quiet, when the blades get dusty I brush them off. I have one 3ft away from my head in bed and I hardly hear it. Having the air moving is really key. I even used one in the vent over my cooker and it works as an extractor fan. It's a round vent, 80mm, used a Dremel to cut the fan frame to size, wedged it in and it works like a dream. Anything made for a computer is good quality, powerful and quiet.
Absolutely agree (meaco dd8l). Desiccant type are the only way to go in the winter, and use little electricity.
You two know how to have fun.😂
I do not think that insulation is thick enough to be effective - see Mads vid.😉
Rewiring the boat is a great COVID lockdown project.😉👍⛵️
It is quite the covid project indeed. They insulation has certainly helped, but alas, you’re right, it’s still not bone dry 😒
@@CadohaAdventures without wishing to teach you how to suck eggs - when insulating - forming a vapour seal is really important. To achieve that you may have to ‘box in’ that wee area along the deck head where the bolts come through. The trick is it to make it relatively easy to remove. Essentially - you have to prevent moisture laden air from the habitable spaces migrating through the insulation (even at the microscopic level) and condensing on the cold hull surface. Vapour barrier on top of the insulation facing the cabin that is.
Here's a tip on how to wire your electrical panel:
facebook.com/watch/?v=1349049725152540
Really great video, and some great technical and detailed info on what it's like to live on a boat in the UK over winter - thank you!
No worries Paul, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you’re keeping well and dodging the Covid!!
Appreciate all your support, Paul. 🍻
dehumidifier is what you want, from a three English winter live aboards, on in bed room during the day, salon during the night.
Spend a few extra pounds on a proper crimping tool for your connectors, a bad crimp can cause the overheated wire/connector your were showing, love your videos
Whats happening with you guys Hank wants another video
Another excellent video 😀 Good bedding, definitely an essential. In our camper we have the Froli system on which our mattress sits. It adds to the cushioning effect of the mattress as well as providing very good air flow. Our boat will have a different system, Calypso bed springs as it has a lifting bed. Also, try cleaning with pure Clove oil, only a couple of drops in a cleaning solution. This will help stop any regrowth of mould. It smells nice too but not as nice as Hank after a wet walk 🤣
Appreciate that, I like the sound of clove oil smells vs the smell of bleach which is the product we’re currently using.
@@CadohaAdventures Try Borax in hot water, a natural (and cheap) product that cleans & prevents new mould from growing.
In my opinion you cant beat a solid fuel stove for heat and health its a very dry heat if you burn smokeless it stays in for ages and you dont need much in a small stoves that they fit on boats .
Very good idea to run those mouse lines. Good thinking👍.
Buy yourself a label machine and start to label all the wires!
Hey! Really random comment but I don't know if anyone has told you already but you look, sound and have the same mannerisms as the dad ( I forgot his name 😂) from 'The michalaks' on RUclips. Just thought I'd let you know 😂 have a good day!
Ha ha, I’ve not hear that before, no, Carly is curiously searching now 😂
@@CadohaAdventures hahahaha yeah, I couldn't help but notice 😂 different hair colour but very similar 😂
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👍 good work by all. Windows will always have moisture. You can try (saved) clear bubble wrap. p.s. metalic window frames will still need to be wiped, too.
BTW, don't look to hard down that tunnel at the light... It's just someone else looking at your light (torch) down his tunnel. 😎
Oh GLORIOUS varnishing. Kinda will make MADS smile.
Thanks guys great upgrades for long time crusing 👏👍🏻🏴⛵
Hopefully this will all make the boat just that much more homely, and in the case of the Nav station, safe! 🤞🏼🤞🏼⛵️
Women need more sleep than men for a start. We have had the same issues ;)
Where are you guys, getting a bit worried?
Omg! I didn’t know about the doggy accessories! Excellent idea 💡
I always look forward to your videos they are very professional and fun to watch. Condensation can be a real pain in the arse. Fortunately for me my yacht has a timber hull which is glassed over and as such suffers from no condensation on the inner hull. I did however have condensation on Windows and hatch frames and also any bolts coming through the deck. Apart from fitting double glazing you are stuck with crying windows. To fix the other two issues I had insulated hatch covers made that are secured to the cabin top with press domes and for the bolts I covered each one with a thick glob of silicon. End result, apart from the window glass, a nearly condensation free boat. Maybe you should sell Cadoha and buy a wooden yacht.😆 nah just kidding.
Ha ha, I like the idea of insulated hatch covers! I feel like we’re making some progress with the condensation, but we’re certainly a far cry from winning the war 😬
Condensation is awful especial on bolts coming through the hull. I have always found 4 way stretch carpet, spray on glue, make sure you get the right temp setting. Spray on stick on. It looks good, is warm and stops condensation, well it has in my boats. Good look with whatever you do. Love the videos.
Curious if the new diesel heater makes the condensation better or worse?
Mads says glorious sanding .
He does indeed, I can’t actually what (if any) catchphrase he had for scraping?
@@CadohaAdventures I don’t know I’m afraid.
Welcome to the joys of renovating a secondhand yacht, (mine is 1979 cat based on the dart) A tip from me - get one project finished (or as near as damn it) before you start another otherwise you will end up with it looking far worse while you get them all sorted. I am planning on putting 50mm Celotex under, and a sheet of memory foam on top of the matress. I sleep on one at home and cannot recommend it enough.
Great tip there, and I think we nearly stick to it, we’re like 95% complete and then start another one right now, which still creates a hectic scene 😂
Electrics are easy for someone logical like you, just remember that 99% of DC problems is loss of ground. You three are busy with never a dull moment. What more could you ask for during this pandemic. Stay healthy and keep making you outstanding videos, Adi 😎💕🙏
Appreciate the heads up. I’m slowly, slowly getting comfortable messing with the wires now, hopefully it’ll be better than when we found them 😬😬👏👏
Love the videos, but may I just add you are exempt from covid travel and lockdown restrictions as you are considered homeless. even though you have a roof over your head you are still homeless, straight from the judge when I was arrested I appeared in front of a judge as I live in a van I too am considered homeless and exempt from covid regulations, the case was thrown out.
Wow, really? I had no idea. Never considered myself as homeless and didn’t realise anyone else would either?
@@CadohaAdventures Yep i was classed as homeless , i think the official term is , "no fixed aboad" , when i lived on my boat , back in the 90's . It affected applying for credit cards , loans , and even some jobs . Though , i was in full time employment , so it had very little effect on me . I'm a trucker , and had a good reputation with my bank .
My boat was much smaller , shade under 25 foot , and despite having a powerful electric heater , i struggled with condensation . That said , i also had some success , when i lined a locker with cork tiles , had the bed issue too . I used carpet there , it worked for a while , but eventually returned . Also had issues with the windows condensating , though i will admit , none of them opened . I moved ashore for other reasons , before i could fully sort it out . But i will also add the bubble wrap stuff had limited effect . I had since lined a small van with it , and basically it did nothing .
It's being mentioned , you have to think thermal break , and that is exactly right . You must keep the cold air from the warm . If ever they do meet , condensation will soon form . That's even how are weather works , and the reason clouds form . In the future i plan to return to life afloat , but that boat will undergo a Madd's style refit first . It will be larger than my first one , but still smaller than yours . I plan to insulate when i can access everywhere . Actually had it not being for current events this process would already have started .
I haven't seen any mention of such things so thought I would provide some and it is with regard to the existence of useful apps like 'cable size calculator' and 'circuit wizard' which are available for use with mobile phones.
Furthermore it wasn't easy to see much bare wire in your 'snake's nest' but what I could see did not appear to be marine grade which is to say with a fully tinned core.
I speak from experience when I state that is a very, important consideration because I have had standard 'landlubber' wire literally crumble to dust when touched while working on a boat I had bought, even the battery leads disintegrated like rotten rope!
The two of you are doing good. Tackle your projects one by one and take your time going it right. In your spare time HAVE FUN too.
Thanks, Curtis. Hope you’re keeping well. ⛵️
Amazing how much humidity a breathing human being generates!
Suggest a decent ratchet crimp tool for those spade connectors; time, care and a touch of over-engineering is never waisted sailboat effort.
Thanks for sharing :-)
Sitting in a dingy fishing is my favourite thing!
That bed is my idea of hell!!!!
The damp and mold does get you down but looks like your doing the right things
Best of luck!👍
Thanks, Howard, we’re certainly looking forward to the new bed and now I’m armed with a load of ideas from the comments section to perhaps help reduce the damp even more 🤞🏼
Try dilute dettol in a hand held pump sprayer and spray all your curtains and fabric it will stop the growth of mould works on my boat 👍
Appreciate that, Andy, will be sure to give it a go!
Let Carly deal with the spagetti, it's gluten free LOL!!
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Sadly I drew that short straw, although I’m slowly making peace with it.
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Good move re wiring! 👍🏻
I hope I’ll at the very least leave them better than I found them 😬😬😂
Aye m8’s, I’d really like to be there and to give you a hand in taking care of that snake pit. 🛠 Hope you’re doing OK and keep up your good work. 👍🏽
Ha ha, I’ll do my best, but I won’t lie, I’d happily have you here to help!! 😁😁
Hope you’re keeping well. 🍻
Oooh lockdown zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I posted a video about these heater installations and condensation on my channel, but my video making skills suck, so I must warn you it's bad. Anyways. You need to have some air circulation under your mattresses. That mold preventer alone under them does not help much. Take a circular saw and make holes (alot of them) in that plywood under the mattresses. Then install airvents on the sides of the beds, so you get aircirculation under the bed. It also helps if your diesel heater hot air tubing goes under the beds uninsulated, because then they will dry the beds working as radiators.
Hope this helps.
edit: You also might want to take at least part of the intake air for the heater from outside of the boat, to prevent circulating only the already humid air inside.
Very inspiring guys. I’m finding this lockdown really hard and difficult to get motivated at all,despite having many jobs to do. Can’t get to my boat either which doesn’t help. Your videos do help my mood. Hope you sort the damp issue as that can be frustrating. Stay safe. Andy UK
looking forward to a before and after on that spiders web of wiring! Great job tackling that! Wiring scares me!
Me too, even if an after shot feels like a very distant journey right now 😂
You need a good bed and good shoes. If not in one you are in the other.
Guys, on the condensation/humidity PLEASE check episode 139 of Channel Foxes Afloat. They explay how you can control it in a Narrowboat, the same should apply to Cadoha! I am afraid of your insulation application, as if you dont control the condensation, you may have water behind the insulation, causing more problems!
Good update, I've read through the comments and will add this: 1. Mattress, yep double up, we got a 4inch memory foam topper, and quilted mattress protectors 2. Be careful with mousing wires, it's not uncommon to pull them through and cause damage to other wires by cutting through the conductor insulation, ideally pull through wires in bunches together. 3. Is your shore power included in marina fees? Because I'd be running two dehumidifiers fore/aft. That's alot of condensation, inevitable on a live aboard in sea temperatures of around 9C right now, might be colder where you are? Think about it 9C outside, 5-8mm grp separating inside temperatures of 18-21C? Perfect recipe for condensation. There's just no getting away from it but heat and ventilation=money. Up the dehumidifier use and continue insulation, but be aware that your trying to do a summer job in cold damp conditions, if insulation is not done properly you can get something called interstitial condensation, so that can cause insulation peel off, rot wood, etc.
4. Varnishing? Don't apply any type of coating in less than 10C or humid, they're jobs for late spring summer, dry, warm, ventilated. You might get away with it but all paint coatings etc like over 10C and dry. Varnishes can bloom, and paints can take an age to dry, or fail later.
5.keep chipping away and smiling 😃
For your electrical cabinet, I would epoxy the wood attachment surfaces to the inside of the hull first and then insulate. I can't imagine a way to do it with the insulation going up first. I would coil and stow those extra wires for a while until I was sure I wasn't going to add anything later. You can always add LED lighting inside the cabinet and they usually work with smaller capacity wires. There are 24" square, snap together rubber foam panels used as exercise mats or soft flooring for work benches that could work well as interior insulation for cabinets and hull. One of the easiest ways to reduce the condensation inside the boat is to STOP exhaling while aboard! ;) 12VDC fans in every space helps move the heated air around to help keep that humidity in gas form in the air until you can get it properly dehumidfied. With a complete canvas enclosure, you can vent your cabin air into the cockpit and the humidity can condense on the plastic windows.
You and Carlie make everyday boat life interesting Thanks for demonstrating the importance of insulation in cold climates. the New style marine fuse boards help with organizing and cleaning up wiring. Well Done.
It only counts as exercise if you row the boat to the fishing spot🙂 Well we are allowed to drive to the shops for essential shopping so I guess it's fine but you have to make sure you catch the fish then. I guess you could use the excuse like I drove to the shops to get loo paper but there wasn't any so I'm going home now. Ha ha .
I’ll be sure to have my kill cord and oars at the ready at the first sign of the rozzers 😬😬😬🙌
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You might just check those deck bolts to verify they remain tight and are not leaking from rainwater prior to getting them all nicely corked. After 40 years, some do work loose (DAMHIKT). It seems burned wiring sort of shifts our priorities for us, doesn't it?
There's always another job that needs doing on board isn't there! Never a quiet moment.
We agree with Carly - a comfy bed is a big priority! You spend 8 hours a day in it so it's gotta be good! Your current bed set up is reminding us of the princess and the pea so we can't wait for you to see how much difference your new mattress will make, I'm sure after sleeping on the new one it will convince Dom that it was money well spent!
Great job! I myself can not even get onboard my own boat in Totnes at the moment, (£200 fine if I did apparently). Recommend running some plastic electric conduit down the length of the boat in an exposed, easy to get to location. There are things on the boat that need to be easily and quickly accessible in my opinion, electrics is one of them.
Did you try Nitromors paint remover on the varnish, (Halfords or Amazon apparently).
Could you run a dehumidifier to help reduce the condensation? I for one would be very interested in your insulation schedule as I am going to need to tackle this on my own boat. I have the idea of covering all interior surfaces in 18mm closed cell foam insulation. At the end of the day though, the best cure is going to be to sail South, the sooner the better to my mind.
All the best from locked up in Chester UK
No shipping to canada?? That’s a sad puppy. the vids are great though, glad to see you are all still upbeat even with the lockdowns.. . got be that British stiff upper lip! Keep on keeping on !
You definitely need an active vent at the very least. The insulation will definitely help slow the condensation, but you need to get the water vapor out of the boat. The fact that you have three water-vapor-exhaling beings on board 24/7 makes that even more challenging. Great channel!
Great to see your new video and all your handiwork - both of you! early happy Birthday to Carly as well! That spaghetti looks daunting, it sounds like a great idea putting mousing lines through as you remove unused cables. I guess you could tie two mousing lines to one to give you a replacement option if you ever do use one of the mousing lines? & it is great to see parts of Southampton and the Itchen again - we had a nice walk down from Winchester to Woolston a couple of years ago - you could take Hank on the train to Winchester and walk back, its all downhill from there ;) Keep safe and thanks for the updates.
Planning on a new mattress ourselves. So keen to see how you get on. I have a couple of roughly quarter sheets (very roughly 1m by 1m) of Marine plywood 3mm and 9mm on-board in Ocean Village if you want them of the nav station (FOC).
.... sure like the cork idea on the ends of the bolts .... in your backdrop there seem to be a few dreams that are slowly fading into disrepair .... congrat on your store having empty shelves Carly .... could have been fun to see a bit of your slo-mo with you making some wize cracks in the voice over .... glad you are both well .... Yikes! that wiring, not a fan of wiring work and hats off for you taking on getting that sorted. Did not even notice the bus-bar in there till you mentioned it, do you think you will need to increase the size of some of those wires that may have been repurposed to something new that may have a larger draw. Am not an electrician, just a thought that ran through my mind when you showed the backend wire which I imagine was on the cold side of the switch hence the splitter. As aforementioned I'm not an electrician .... thx for sharing a peek into your lives ...... never stop dreaming, judt dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....