- Jun 2, 2023
- 23
- Boat Info
- 400 Sea Ray Sedan Bridge 2000
- Engines
- Cat 3116
What circuits and power should I leave on if I’m gonna be away from the boat for one month.
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This is exactly why I disconnect the dock water hose and store it on the boat every time I leave the boatSame boat… Whether I walk away for a few days or a few weeks, I do the same thing.
I turn off the head system, and the water pumps on the 12 volt side and the water heater on the 120v side. I also have a shut off on my dockside water hose inside the transom locker that I close in case my neighbors turn on my water at the pedestal to use my hose and then not turn it off when they are done. They’re good at doing that. I set both air conditioners to humidity control.
Tell your live aboard neighbor friends you’re leaving and to keep an eye on it.
This. And I turn off everything electrical except the circuits for the refrigerators and battery charger. My AC strainer has a tendency to clog, sometimes after only a few days, so I keep the AC off unless I'm on board. I can tell by the sound it makes when it's starting to get clogged.This is exactly why I disconnect the dock water hose and store it on the boat every time I leave the boat
The long line is forming...First thing I would do is find someone to kick me in the ass…..
I would like more info on this dehumidify function, how do I know if I have it? I have not seen any buttons that say it or is it one of those, “to enter press and hold all keys for not less than 15 seconds but not more than 16 seconds”On the AC, I believe most AC units have a dehumidify function which has a programed cycle so the unit is not continually running. When I'm away from the boat I just turn on this function and walk away.
Things I leave on:
Refrigerator.
Power Inverter.
HVAC in dehumidify mode.
I was thinking the same, I was planning to check for this next time I'm on the boat. Along the same lines, does anyone put a small dehumidifier in their cabin when they're away for extended periods? I recently put one in my garage, which is not connected to the house, nor does it have HVAC and I can tell the difference.I would like more info on this dehumidify function, how do I know if I have it? I have not seen any buttons that say it or is it one of those, “to enter press and hold all keys for not less than 15 seconds but not more than 16 seconds”
I use two DampRid containers that take the tabs. I keep them out on the boat 24/7 and set them in the sink when underway just so they won’t spill. Works for me.I was thinking the same, I was planning to check for this next time I'm on the boat. Along the same lines, does anyone put a small dehumidifier in their cabin when they're away for extended periods?
How often do you have to empty it? The DampRid tabs last about 2 weeks with the A/C on and about 1 week with it off.This is the one I bought for the garage, so far so good, super quiet and small
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In the garage, depending on humidity, every 4-5 days. My garage is small, about 10 X 20, no insulation, no drywall.How often do you have to empty it? The DampRid tabs last about 2 weeks with the A/C on and about 1 week with it off.
Jon