I'm about to move on a fibreglass boat this winter in the UK and this video has been very helpful and encouraging. I had doubts whether a small electric heater would keep my 27ft boat warm, but seeing as Norway winters are likely colder than the UK ones I'll take your word for it! Thanks again
Well that answered a lot of questions for me thank you. I've been thinking about sailing south for the winter but I'd have to leave within a week before we get seriously cold in jersey. The bubble idea is genius!
Thanks for sharing this info, i live on a boat for about 10 months now in Germany, it's my first winter and i had lots of problem with condensation, as you mentioned, water dripping from everywhere. I use Diesel heater in salon and kitchen, and small electric heater for bedroom. Since i spend most time in bedroom, i didn't use diesel heater much and condensation appeared. I will see if i can find nice heater for the kitchen aswell since i have electricty in my Marina. Other than that, i am enjoying it fully with nice neighbours who also live on a boat next to me.
One way of venting moisture, without losing a lot of heat, is to use a heat recovery ventilation system. Of course they are made for houses, though you can get 12v ones for bathrooms
👍Thanks for sharing this info. 💞 I’m in Georgia USA so I don’t really have to worry about snow and I’m at a marina with a covered dock / boar slip. I’m not “living” on it but I do plan to spend several days & nights in a row at the boat. I want to go out on the lake on the good days in the winter and really enjoy it while everyone else has packed up for the winter months. 👍😃
Breach the Box - Hi There, I have a motorboat...a cabin cruiser with hear and air conditioning etc (not a sail boat, although I was almost tempted to get a sail boat & learn how to sail....there’s a sailing academy here on Lake Lanier in Georgia & plenty of sail boats so it was definitely doable). I have a covered boat slip meaning the whole dock has a roof....the marina where I’m at is in a resort and it feeling like a vacation every time I arrive. I love the peacefulness of being on the boat. I can socialize or stay quietly by myself. I love it! It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself!
Very tempting tbh. I've been living in a van for almost 2 years now this is my second season in winter! I recently installed a diesel heater. Last winter was pretty dang cold! I was in a national forest near the mountains and that was nearly bearable. From my finances and how much it costs and such to drive/maintain a van compared to a sailboat I'd say sailboat. Sure more maintenance and constantly being worried and doing upkeep but imo way cheaper. Not to mention alot of marinas have more assesities then where I was living. And cheap too. (Van life is fun) don't get me wrong but insurance,Gas,Phone bill,Food,Water, staying warm can fucking SUCK sometimes. Really I'm just looking forward to cutting my gas bill and insurance tbh. Definitely gonna upgrade to a sailboat. Loved the video btw.
I was thinking about campervan living but noticed how pricey that can be with insurance, etc so was looking at other off-grid lifestyles & sailboat seems like the cheapest way of doing this. Plus insuring a boat is so much cheaper too.
I have been living in my Opel vivaro 2015 fulltime for 2 years. Installed a diesel heater in the back, in April, so it is warm both days and nights. Seams easier to live in my campervan... My father and his wife lived in an old cargo boat for several years, so I tried to ask him about living in winther, but... the only he had to say were that Cold creeps in everywhere - he is right..! You have to stop the cold to creep, and it is relatively easy done in a small space
I did this for 2 years but now that I lost my work from home job. I have to leave because I can't manage mental illness, a fulltime job and living on a boat. I'll miss the freedom and cheap living :(
You had to cope with a lot. Living on a tiny boat would be a huge challenge on itself, with a harsh winter considered only a few would have decided to brave it. All the best to you.
Hi Maybe try the reflective blankets to wrap the inside of the boat . Not sure but you may still have an issue with the condensation but it may keep the heat inside a lot better for you . Sounds like a lot of fun but I think Id like a boat life in the warmer climes
I figured out a good solution that stopped the condensation, basically by always having a heater on (on low), that way it creates a drying current of air which combined with ventilation gets rid of the moisture. You can check my later videos for a more in depth explaination.
No, it was not included but I ended up paying very little for electricity because I used very little. Using electric cooking helps, but most of the moisture comes from the water heating up and turning to steam
That would work, but I didn't have one. I figured out another good solution that stopped the condensation, basically by always having a heater on (on low), that way it creates a drying current of air which combined with ventilation gets rid of the moisture. You can check my later videos for a more in depth explaination.
@@BreachtheBox yes this basically uses heat energy to vaporize your ambient moisture and transport it away, a clever and intuitive method used everywhere, though not very precise 👍
I thought the same. I think if it was me, I’d spend the couple of hundred Euro and buy a dehumidifier, but you’d need a desiccant type I think. Even so it’s available to dry out the interior if something unexpected happens. Glad the heater solution worked though.
Jeg henter en seilbåt i sør Norge nå i april måned. Skal bo fast hele året i den. Båten er full isolert da forrige eier kjøpte en halv fabrikant. Bygget det meste i båten selv. Med tanke bo fast i båten hele året. Derfor er båten over isolert. Har kjørt rundt med en bobil å bodde i den i 6 måneder. Har prøvet leve trangt. Båten blir et stort hopp i riktig retning pga størrelsen på båten er så mye større enn bobilen. Er en meget stor båt med flere lugarer å det er høy standar i den. Store bad som har dusjer osv. Blir ikke ide noe nød. To store dieseltanker tilsammen nesten 1000liter diesel. Ovn er dieselfyrt. Henter diesel fra tankene. Jeg kjenner til fuktproblet fra bobilen i kulde. Der må man bestandig ha varme på. Aller helst over 18 grader. Ventiler i taket må være åpen. Sånn at fuktig luft går ut den veien. Faren med det. Er at det blir kondens rundt ventiler pga varm og kald luft møtes der da. Blir nødt tørke bort vannet som blir rundt ventiler. Sånn ellers er det ikke fuktig om varme er på. Må bruke sånne tørrballer i tillegg . Da får man et godt innemiljø. Var ikke godt legge seg om sengklærne var våte av kondens. Det skjedde meg i bobilen. :) Gleder meg mye til jeg henter båten. Har tenkt meg på en langtur i 2022. Over Atlanteren. Om alt går etter planen. :) Tre master på båten jeg kjøper ;) Trenger et nytt seil. :)
I did check for mold and there was some here and there, which i removed. No new mold came as long as i always keep a little heat on and ventilation going. Some mold is hard to avoid in such a moist environment. Probably not healthy,but it helps to keep an eye on it and remove it asap. The hull was made of a sandwich construction which at least gave some insulating properties so thar helped.
Jeg skal ha min seilbåt i boblehavn nå, og er nervøs for hullene fra toalettet og vasken. Lurer på om jeg skal legge en frostvakt inn i de to stedene. Kan en lyspære være varm nok? Hullene er jo inne i et lite rom som kan tildekkes. Maxi 68.
There can be up to half a meter of ice there during the winter, so it definitely freezes. That's why they have the bubbles underwater to keep the ice away (see my other videos about living on a boat)
It can potentially damage and sink the boat, but it depends on the material of the boat and how much ice there is. We had bubbles in the water (warm air blown through hoses 1 m under the surface) keeping the ice away
Jeg driver et lite sykkelreparasjonsfirma. Det hadde egentlig nesten vært lettere med 9-5, fordi man har stabil tilgang på ressurser (vann, nett osv) der. Men siden man sparer utrolig mye penger på å bo slik trengs det ikke å jobbe fulltid dersom man ikke har lyst på det.
I spend about 90 dollars for the whole winter (not per month). But realistically it would be closer to three times that at least, because I kept the temperature way too low for most people to be comfortable (around 6 degrees Celsius) and had the heater under my table with a blanket over the table so it would heat me directly instead of the whole boat which isn't insulated.
Hey, the marina had a compressor running to make the bubbles, but it's also possible to do it on a smaller scale for just one boat. Good luck with your project! I hope you'll enjoy living that way :)
Well i think my chances of survival were 99.99% on my boat. I guess the main danger was an electrical issue causing a fire. So I'm not sure if I would just call it surviving 😉
@@oliviamartini9700 Yes, but living on my boat was one of the beste periods of my life, so personally i didn't look at it as "surviving" at all. Of course i like living in complicated but fun and adventurous ways so for a someone with a different personality it would not be a pleasant way to live.
@@BreachtheBox on no, no! I was just clarifying what MrOromato meant. Personally, I would love it. As you pointed out, even with the problems it is much easier than van life, and you are not just surviving but thriving. Thank you for a fascinating perspective and I look forward to your future adventures!
@@oliviamartini9700 yes that's was my interpretation too. Thanks! I have not been so focused on youtube lately but have many exciting ideas for future projects.
