Broughton Cruising, Does it get any better?

We were also out about 6 weeks, probably with a few more miles on the boat, and for me it was not enough. Marie says it was OK, but too cold, too small galley (wants 3 burners and an oven--plus stall shower--I spent the middle of one night dreaming up a 30 foot 8 boot beam C Dory which had all of that!)

For some reason we did not have much condensation problem--I checked for moisture or mold under the foreward bunk cushions and we had none. We did leave the front window and the head window open each night--plus the back packing pads on the sides of the hull foreward.

Although we had the Honda EU 1000 generator, we never used it. We ran the outboard enough to keep the batteries charged (along with some days at the dock). We did not use the microwave, except when we were on shore power (the EU 1000 will not run the microwave, but we do have an inverter--the Eu 1000, will run the microwave on the Tom Cat--we may switch them out).

We also will be back next year--health willing!
 
Thank you all for your descriptions of your time in the Broughtons. We're looking forward to being there in about a month. Any favorite spots that you anchored?

We're from a high desert area, so even the beds in Seattle hotels seem damp to us. The moisture inside the V berth after a couple of weeks is the main downside to staying on our boat. If we could control the moisture, I think we could stay on the boat for longer periods. We have an ongoing debate on whether it is better to leave the hatch in the V berth open or closed to prevent moisture. Is the consensus that more air flowing through at night will help with the moisture?
Lyle
 
My personal feeling is that more air is better, perhaps with the exception of heavy rain events--then you may want to limit the amount of flow. In our Cal 46 we found that insulation of the hull really helped. Even the partial insulation seems to help in the CD.
 
Bess-C we too will be going up for our 14th year of Broughton Crusing. I think we are heading up on 8/8 and staying until ?? Give Raven Dancer a call on the VHF 16 or 68 and we will make an effort to get together.
We have always left the hatch open and the windows, and back door, unless it is pouring. We have the bottom & sides of our bunk lined out with that blue furnace filter stuff they have at home depot. It comes in 3x2 squares. We have a memory foam pad 4" thick over the boat cushions, we put the furnace filters under the memory foam and up the sides of the foam about 4" and we have never had a moisture problem until the air temp gets in the mid 30s. Anyway it works for us and is simple & cheap.
Later.
Big Dave.
Raven Dancer.
 
Thanks for the responses. We also have closed cell foam around the sides of the V berth and it does cut down on some of the condensation. We've tried windows open and closed and debated what worked best. I have thought about putting a solar vent on the hatch.

Big Dave, we won't be up there until Saturday 8/30 and will roam the whole area for 2 weeks. Steve and Dianna on Constant Craving will arrive there a few days later than us. I'm not sure, but there may be another boat or two coming up at that time too. I thought about trying to get to Belize Inlet, but that may take more time than we have.

We have had good luck with the weather in our prior two trips. This year looks a little more risky. One thing I do like about the Broughtons is that it can be blowing hard on the outside and it's still relatively calm when you're in the islands.

Because of our work schedules, we can't get away until Labor Day weekend. The first two weeks of September are much less busy, but the weather is still good. The last time we were there we saw dozens of larger boats heading back south as we were coming in. This is great if you like secluded anchorages, but we've never been able to be at the parties that Pierre throws for the summer guests. We loved the young family at Jennis Bay. It's great to hear that they're still making a go of it.
Lyle
 
Lyle and Shelley,

There is becoming more of a chance that we will not be able to go to the Broughtons this year. We just lost our cheap dog care, and are scrambling to find another. I don't want to pay $500 to keep the hounds looked after, and I don't want to have them on the boat up there... Not sure what the solution is going to be.

Steve
 
Big dave":1e53wjvf said:
We have the bottom & sides of our bunk lined out with that blue furnace filter stuff they have at home depot. It comes in 3x2 squares. We have a memory foam pad 4" thick over the boat cushions, we put the furnace filters under the memory foam and up the sides of the foam about 4" and we have never had a moisture problem until the air temp gets in the mid 30s. Anyway it works for us and is simple & cheap.
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How do you think this furnace filter material compares to HyperVent which I mentioned in this thread?

Also, I am a bit confused -- why don't you put the furnace filters under the boat cushions instead of between the cushions and the memory foam?

Thanks,
Warren
 
Home at last!

After a 6.5 hour tow, we almost made the 3:00 PM Coho sailing.
Victoria is not a bad place to be marooned for 3 hours. Arrived in Sequim about 10:00 PM. Bob & Betsy left Friday AM and arrived home safely in Bend that afternoon.

Here's a shot of our view from Telegraph Cove, our last night on the boats in parking lot #6!

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Pat, We'll probably do it a little later next year. The first 2 weeks were a little damp and dreary. Lots to do now before Bellingham.
 
Welcome home, Roger and Janet. We've really enjoyed the posts you made along the way, and that last silhouette shot is a beautiful way to cap it all off.

Thanks for sharing,
Jim B.
 
Hey Steve,

Don't let your dogs keep you home. If you don't get away occasionally, the early retirement is going to drive you crazy.
Lyle
 
Lyle,

We are working on getting a house sitter. My daughter has a house guest that may be available, and I may just quit being so damned penurious and spend the money to put the dog boys in the kennel. I want to get up north so bad I can taste the Canadian beer already.

Steve
 
Well we are on the way ! We are now in Campbell River and tomorrow we will launch in Telegraph and head for the Broughtons for a couple weeks of fun filled boating. We can't believe this is our 11th year of running around up their. Each year we seem to find something new. This year we are looking forward at seeing all the new changes.
As we were pulling into Campbell River we saw "True Story" pulling out of town. We got off a few waves and shouts and that was about it, it looks like they were traveling with some folks with a hard top Arima.
Wish more of you were here with us.
Dave & Ruthi.
Raven Dancer.
 
Dave,

You all have a great time up there, and when you head home and need a break, stop off in Sequim. Travel safe, enjoy and share some photos.

Thanks

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
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