Running with the cabin door open

[flyguyzz1]

As far as CO fumes what is protocol for being underway with the cabin door open? Our sales guy said it wasn't a problem but we had the detector go off once. We have the camper canvas on but usually have a few of the panels taken off to keep it cool.

 

[src]

The more canvas you have up, the worse it is. For example, when I ran with the full front canvas up, but the sides panels and rear panel (everything behind the arch) off, the portable CO detector I have in the cabin spiked VERY high, VERY fast with the door open. Even after we brought the CO detector up to the cockpit to "air out", the CO level was higher than I would like.

The canvas creates a low pressure pocket that sucks the exhaust in, and an open cabin door is even worse.

I haven't tried it with the canvas off yet, and I imagine it would be a lot better, but an open cabin door will always create a low-pressure zone, and will always tend to collect at least some exhaust.

 

[Dsybok]

I can't run with my cabin door open for any length of time before my CO2 monitor will go off. Then my wife will get annoyed with the beep, and make me go down and unplug it. I never run with any back canvas, and usually have the middle panel off my front window and small front vent hatch open. Its not a big deal though, because we would never have anyone below except to use the head when underway anyway. With no sightlines and being on an ocean, you would get sick really fast being below underway.

 

[Jimmy Buoy]

There are times when I'll run with the forward deck hatch open slightly to introduce a positive flow of fresh air into the cabin (running in smooth seas with zero rain) to avoid this issue. Also, the windshield vent helps to counter the "station wagon" effect.

 

[MonacoMike]

I keep one of these at the helm and in the cabin to monitor CO levels before the alarm sounds. This is a reasonably priced unit and has a digital readout. Works great as a helm monitor when underway with canvas up.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Kidde-Bat...B-LP/100311681

MM

 

[tbirdvet]

Cabin door should always be closed when underway. Someone might fall into the cabin. There was even a warning sticker on my boat so stating.

 

[GrandMaster]

Cabin door should always be closed when underway. Someone might fall into the cabin. There was even a warning sticker on my boat so stating.

I have the same sticker...also, you wouldn't want a "rogue" wave coming over you and flooding the cabin.

 

[AMFM3]

If not mistaken, the warning label is on all Sea Rays. I just don't tempt fate. There are too many examples of people being overcome by CO2 when downstairs. Plus the chance of me, the Admiral, kids, grandkids falling down the stairs if the boat moves the wrong way is enough foes us to close it when underway.

Mark

 

[Tonka Boater]

If not mistaken, the warning label is on all Sea Rays. I just don't tempt fate. There are too many examples of people being overcome by CO2 when downstairs. Plus the chance of me, the Admiral, kids, grandkids falling down the stairs if the boat moves the wrong way is enough foes us to close it when underway.

Mark

I have the same sticker...also, you wouldn't want a "rogue" wave coming over you and flooding the cabin.

Cabin door should always be closed when underway. Someone might fall into the cabin. There was even a warning sticker on my boat so stating.

+1 to all of these. CO, rogue waves and kids/in-laws falling into the cabin and breaking their necks will make for a bad weekend.

 

[rmandes]

I run with the door closed as a precaution