condensation in V berth

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Simplicity

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2006
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23 Venture
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Simplicity
When it's cool we notice condensation on the top of the V berth in the morning. Anyone know how to prevent this? It looks like the
new Venture 23 has an interior covering over the glass.Maybe this will prevent it but I hope moisture doesn't occur under this covering.Thanks for any input.
 
Simplicity,

When you notice the condensation, is that after you have spent the night in the v-berth or when you visit the boat in the morning after no one has been in the boat for a while? Is the boat moored or on it's trailer?

Answering those questions will help determine the cause and a possible solution.
 
The condensation is most likely from your breath. Most folks keep the hatches open (regardless of outside temperature) to help ventilate the cabin. If it is buggy out, you can cover the open hatch with weighted bug netting.

Yes, the carpeting (for lack of a better term) will help keep things from getting as wet, as will any form of insulation. Several owners have lined the berth and cabin areas with foam insulation, then covered that with a material.
 
We noticed the condensation while on the hook in Canada .It was quite cool and didn't have a hatch open because of the temp.
 
Wandering Sagebrush wrote:
Yes, the carpeting (for lack of a better term) will help keep things from getting as wet, as will any form of insulation.
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I've heard it called "monkey fur", I'm tempted to install it on our forward berth area ceiling, although down here in the SW it's generally not a problem to leave the hatch cracked open at night -- unless it rains during our 'winter rainy' season, say from Dec. 20 to Jan. 20. 8)
 
We put a worst marine humidifier in our V-berth when we're gone. Helps a lot. We use it overnight too while we sleep.

-Greg
 
If you crack the hatch about 1/4 inch it cuts out about 90 % of the condensation. Always good to have a little fresh air anyway.
 
Both the forward hatch and the Center window can be opened just a notch, so that the latch catches in the grove of the frame, preventing them from being opened more by just pressure, (as in from the outside), by just reaching under the edge of the widow or hatch cover. Generally, that is enough flow through ventilation to decrease much of the condensation buildup. If not, I will open the non-dockside window slightly. If there is still moisture inside, starting the Wallas, and running the widow fan takes care of it pronto. Hope this is some help.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Thanks for the info. I guess that NW weather leads to more condensation problems.I'll try the simple solution first-crack the hatch.
 
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